Rise – National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica

Rise: Rituals of Home, Heritage & Thanksgiving, a performance by the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica.

“Rise” is a two-hour gala performance by the internationally renowned National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC). This landmark presentation showcases the company’s world-class artistry and unique fusion of modern dance, classical technique, and traditional Afro-Caribbean folk forms. Rise is a cultural event designed to celebrate identity, resilience, and rhythms that unite us, through exceptional choreography, live music, and vocal ensembles. It promises an unforgettable encounter with Caribbean Heritage, alive, evolving, and deeply rooted.

“Rise” will feature eight (8) major works from the NDTC repertoire, demonstrating artistic excellence, cultural relevance, and diverse choreographic styles:

These works create a dynamic experience that moves from the quiet ritual of dawn to the vibrant energy of cultural celebration blending folk traditions, classical forms, live folklore singing, contemporary dance, and ancestral drumming. The performance concludes with Kumina, a masterwork by NDTC co-founder Prof. The Hon. Rex Nettleford.