INSiGHTZ: with Paradigmz
Welcome to INSiGHTZ: An insight into YOUR dance journey. A new dance podcast series, that provides a platform to vocalise dance and a digital archive, advocating the dancer’s voice and vision.
Series 1 Jamaica: Dance, Culture and Identity
Ep 8 with Paradigmz
Produced by Tamar | Unique Tay
Please note: This interview was recorded in London, November, 2019
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In conversation with Paradigmz. British Jamaican former performing artist, Paradigmz, has worked with a diverse array of choreographers across contemporary and classical African Peoples Dance, as well Jazz, Hip Hop and Modern dance forms. He has successfully worked with Sakoba Dance Theatre, Jackie Guy, Benji Reid and more of Britain’s Black British artists. Today, Paradigmz is a freelance teacher, mentor and teaches regular Dancehall classes at Danceworks London studios every Monday evening. Paradigmz talks about the Black British experience vs Jamaica, Brixton and originality.
Listen to the episode here.
“Everything is connected [in Jamaica]. It doesn’t happen in a vacuum over here [the UK] and because we don’t live that life 24/7. Our life is quite segmented… [In Jamaica], the vibe you get in the church is the same vibe you get on the street.”
— Paradigmz
Me and Paradigmz - London 2019
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