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Welcome to unique tay’s dance blog. A collection of articles, production reviews, and interviews with diverse artists. Celebrating cultural diversity and dance leadership, beyond the stage. A love for dance writing began in 2014.
Review... Dance Rhythms of the Caribbean: The National Dance Company of Jamaica
Review...Dance Rhythms of the Caribbean: The National Dance Company of Jamaica - A review by Tamar unique tay. At Curve Theatre Leicester. Part of Serendipity LDIF+ 2024. Take a read and learn more about the magic of Jamaican Folklore dance.
Review... 'Mehek' A Fusion of South Asian Artistic Brilliance
"Mehek," a South Asian Dance production, showcasing a fusion of artistic brilliance. - A review by Tamar unique tay. At Birmingham Hippodrome 2024
In conversation… The Black British Theatre Awards 2023 (interview)
unique tay spoke with the dance winner Isabela Coracy, from Ballet Black and nominee, Tinovimbanashe Sibanda - She/Her The Importance of Being Earnest. Of the Black British Theatre Awards 2023. - As they celebrated their 5th anniversary at the National Theatre, London on 29 October 2023. 🎊
Read on to learn more about their choreographic journey and success.
(1) SO... I'VE BEEN NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD (children’s award)
Congratulations to dance entrepreneur, Tamar (unique tay) on the nomination for the Outstanding Contribution to Children Award; via The Potential Unlocked Awards 2024.
Potential Unlocked, is committed to inspiring and empowering young people. By spotlighting inspiring individuals from black heritage backgrounds... and celebrates inspiration, education, and resilience. Cast your vote and learn more.
(2) SO... I'VE BEEN NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD (creative arts)
Congratulations to dance entrepreneur, Tamar (unique tay) on the nomination for the Creative Arts of the Year Award; via The Potential Unlocked Awards 2024.
Potential Unlocked, is committed to inspiring and empowering young people. By spotlighting inspiring individuals from black heritage backgrounds... and celebrates inspiration, education, and resilience. Cast your vote and learn more.
In conversation… Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | Ailey II
Dance writer Tamar - unique tay, interviews Maggy Van Den Heuvel, dancer of Ailey 2. Read on, to learn more about Maggy's experiences and artistry, as a member of Ailey 2.
Dance Consortium presents Ailey 2 The Next Generation of Dance. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Ailey 2, was established in 1974 as a junior company to provide emerging young dancers with an opportunity to hone their skills, gain professional experience, and prepare for potential future careers with the main Alvin Ailey company. African-American and African Diaspora expression.
Celebrating 20 strong years of homegrown Hip Hop talent. breakin’ convention, Nottingham.
Review: Celebrating 20 strong years of homegrown Hip Hop talent, right here in the UK. Thanks to the breakin’ convention, based at Sadler’s Wells London.
This Spring, breakin’ convention tours nationally with one of its hotspots landing in the East Midlands city of Nottingham. Ending its ground-breaking tour in Birmingham in June 2023.
Black British Theatre Awards | Black Excellence in dance
let’s talk about Black British excellence, artists and the awards!
Podcast | female entrepreneur: women in dance and building a community for artists - Interview with People Dancing UK
Podcast - female entrepreneurship and women in dance. Podcast with People Dancing UK