GSB.com sat down with Paul Charles, dancer at Classique for approximately seven years, as he gave us an insight into the Classique Dance Company.

The  Classique Dance Company was founded on the 7^th March, 2000 by Mr. Clive Prowell.

The name “Classique” came from French and it is a combination of the past present and the future.

Classique was initially intended to be an all male dance group but subsequently changed to include female dancers because of the stigma attached to men and dancing, and the fact that a lot of females wanted to join also.

According to Charles, “hopefully” in the future Classique will eventually be an all male dance group some day.

The group which was initially a modern basis dance group, made a change to contemporary dance and also acts as an all rounded dance group catering to a more diverse crowd and is recognised as one of the best dance groups currently.

With successful shows such as Zig Zag, Dance Like You Do and most recent Pitch Black.

The members of the Classique Dance Group have proved that they are not just dancers, but they are a bunch of vibrant multi-talented young people who strive for success in all that they do. Just to name a few of the talented youths of Classique; there is Paul who is the Co-Director of Classique and a soloist dancer who has represented Classique for six years. Travis who is also a very talented singer, Ronella is also  an excellent designer, Eon is the stylist, Leslyn is a gifted actress and Melissa who was Miss Guyana Universe 2007 and a professional model. She was recently on the cover of Women’s Magazine last month.

The Dance Company recently represented Guyana regionally by participating in a work shop held in Barbados and Trinidad, and was conducted by Mr. Eon Douglas. The dancers are all hoping to attend another workshop being held in Suriname later this year.

When asked if the dance company was ready for the international scene a loud YES was chanted but they are looking for sponsorship. If they do get to represent Guyana at that level the dancers will make their country proud and do their best as they always do.

It is fair to say that the Classique Company is divided into two sections: (1) The dance company which deals with all the performances and productions and (2) The dance school which teaches persons to become dancers at different levels.

To anyone contemplating joining the Classique Dance School you can visit their office at 42 Public Road Kitty or contact them on telephone 592-625-0699 or send your emails to cliveprowell@yahoo.com.

You can be sure to expect more from the Classique Dance Company  in the future that is a new and exciting show called. “The Battle of the Sexes” which is scheduled for the 5^th December 2009 at the National Cultural Centre.

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