Thu | Mar 26, 2026

Something Extra | Thursday

Published:Thursday | March 26, 2026 | 12:06 AM
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University Dance Society alumnae (from left) Dr Suzanne Minott-Arscott, Sandra Cooper and Dr Judy Tapper turned out in fine style.
Nathaniel Stewart
University Dance Society alumnae (from left) Dr Suzanne Minott-Arscott, Sandra Cooper and Dr Judy Tapper turned out in fine style.
University Dance Society Choreo-grapher Shamike Gordon keeps it functional in a white shirt dress and Adidas low-tops. Gordon choreographed ‘Solara’.
Nathaniel Stewart
University Dance Society Choreo-grapher Shamike Gordon keeps it functional in a white shirt dress and Adidas low-tops. Gordon choreographed ‘Solara’.
Shantay Kellyman, University Dance Society technical director, paused for a quick snap.
Nathaniel Stewart
Shantay Kellyman, University Dance Society technical director, paused for a quick snap.
University Dance Society alumnae Dr Nadia Williams and Celia Jones Hinds, transport and logistics specialist, show their support.
Nathaniel Stewart
University Dance Society alumnae Dr Nadia Williams and Celia Jones Hinds, transport and logistics specialist, show their support.
From left: Doreen Prendergast, managing director of the Housing Agency of Jamaica; Dr Patrick Prendergast, director of the Caribbean School of Media and Communication; and communication consultant Fae Ellington.
Nathaniel Stewart
From left: Doreen Prendergast, managing director of the Housing Agency of Jamaica; Dr Patrick Prendergast, director of the Caribbean School of Media and Communication; and communication consultant Fae Ellington.
Kareen McLean (centre), artistic director of the University Dance Society, is flanked by alumnae, ‘¡Me Gusta, Me Gusta!’ choreographer Catherine Reid (left) and dancer Shae Osbourne.
Nathaniel Stewart
Kareen McLean (centre), artistic director of the University Dance Society, is flanked by alumnae, ‘¡Me Gusta, Me Gusta!’ choreographer Catherine Reid (left) and dancer Shae Osbourne.
Kareen McLean, artistic director of the University Dance Society, smiles after a successful show, posing for our lens with a bouquet in hand.
Nathaniel Stewart
Kareen McLean, artistic director of the University Dance Society, smiles after a successful show, posing for our lens with a bouquet in hand.
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Movement, memory and creativity converged as the University Dance Society (UDAS) at The University of the West Indies, Mona, staged Homage at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts last Sunday.

The nearly 90-minute production, delivered by a 53-member troupe, unfolded across two distinct acts — one reflective, the other celebratory — showcasing a rich mix of choreography, music and visual storytelling. With 10 varied pieces, the showcase highlighted the group’s versatility while honouring tradition, culture and artistic expression and paying tribute to late members.

Something Extra brings you the highlights.