Rex Nettleford
Rex Nettleford was a prominent Jamaican scholar, cultural historian, and dancer, renowned for his contributions to the arts and education in the Caribbean. As the vice chancellor of The University of the West Indies, Mona campus, he was an influential figure in promoting cultural identity and heritage. Nettleford co-founded the National Dance Theatre Company, which became a vital platform for showcasing Caribbean dance and culture. His legacy continues to inspire generations of artists and scholars.
Born on Feb 03, 1933 (92 years old)
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Jamaica:
Rex Nettleford’s 1998 dance Ritual of the Sunrise was performed at the NDTC Easter concert.
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Jamaica:
Rex Nettleford said, Africans were differentiated only by where the slave boat stopped.
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Jamaica:
Rex Nettleford is the late professor who choreographed 'Ritual of the Sunrise'.
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Jamaica:
Rex Nettleford was honored in an artistic tribute for his contributions as a former vice chancellor and co-founder of the National Dance Theatre Company.
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Jamaica:
Rex Nettleford was a thinker and doer, who represented the best of us as a people.
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