The name Classique Dance Company is no secret to dance lovers as it has been in the forefront of dance productions for several years in Guyana and as such they are about to awarded for their outstanding contribution to the art form. Reports are that they will be receiving the Marcus Garvie Award for the performing arts tomorrow at City hall.
Known for their high energy performances choreographed by Bartician Clive Prowell, who is also the director, the dance company it has been in existence since March, 2000.
Probably the first name to be mentioned when a quality presentation is needed, they have touched almost every region in Guyana toured Trinidad and Barbados. That tour was intended to be international but had to be shortened to allow them to perform at CARIFESTA X last August.
Members of the company are the defending champions of Dance Mania 2005 in eleven of thirteen categories and the Choreographer Prowel says his group stands ready defend their title as usual.
Prowell a part time designer, says his desire is to influence a change in perception associated the art form in Guyana. As such aside from the dance company he has established the Clive Prowell School of Dance to upgrade dance in Guyana to international standards.
The school has been up and running since January this year. The Dance Company produces three major performances annually: Colour of La Dance, Dance like u do, and Classique and friends. Their last show for this year will be ‘Classique and friends,' billed for December 5. This show, Prowel says, will feature performances by both his school and company. The first half of the show will feature members of the school and the second half themed 'Battle of the Sexes' will be performed by the company’s members.
He says he also wishes to continue touring early next year. On March 10 'Colour of la dance' will be celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Most of the dance company’s members are professionals in various fields.

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