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ISSUE № 21, APRIL 2016
The versatile Delano.
As an artistic director and Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador for The
World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF), Jay Delano Manganoo’s
aspiration is that “Our twin Islands not only embrace a greater acceptance of competitive dancing” but specifically “become more
versatile on all aspects of dance, including foreign and folk”. Delano
himself has already achieved success at the national ballroom
championships and the Latin America and Caribbean championships. As a leader of the EVP Dance Academy and a previous national awardee for dance, Jay spends his time sharing his
knowledge and skills with other Caribbean dancers via workshops,
lectures and educational sessions targeted to both preschoolers
and university students. As he states “I want to continue to learn
and be inspired so I can also inspire others to appreciate dance
as it can change lives.” Incidentally it cannot be denied that the rhythmic movement of
dance, partnered with music, can itself easily appeal to the pleasures of ones senses. In
reminding why Dance cannot be discounted as a sport Delano mentions that “Champions
in the discipline are not made in a day and like athletes they must be consistent and diligent in training to ensure that conditioning is on par, both mentally and physically. “. For
Delano meanwhile, amidst any debate of classification, he will continue to do what
he does best by using his dance degree to teach others, travel the world, meet world
champions and as he eloquently expresses “show the emotion in the movement of
dance as it tells stories that reflect the deep and meaningful nature of performing.”
Dance Sport is a viable sporting option !
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