On Friday, January 30, our school gymnasium came alive with the vibrant energy of Afro-Caribbean culture as we launched African Canadian Heritage Month. For the fourth consecutive year, we were delighted to host an Afro-Caribbean Dance Workshop, a dynamic session bringing together our Grade 9 French and ESL classes.
The workshop was facilitated by educator and dance choreographer Tamla Matthews. Students were not only introduced to the history and significance of various cultural dances, but they also learned energetic routines that celebrated the richness of African and Caribbean heritage.
The session was highly interactive, moving beyond instruction to creativity. Later in the workshop, students broke into groups to collaborate and choreograph their own original dance performances, showcasing their teamwork and newfound appreciation for the art form.
It was an inspiring start to African Canadian Heritage Month, setting a tone of celebration, learning, and community for the weeks ahead.
