The Tribune

THE return of Iconique – a world class ballet performance – to Old Fort Bay Club has been hailed a success.

The event took place over two nights on March 7-8, but the impact of the performance stretched beyond the boundaries of those evenings.

There was also a dress rehearsal beforehand with admittance to young aspiring ballet dancers, and a Sunday matinee to encourage children to see the ballet too.

Iconique also included a world premiere of a Bahamian ballet commission – featuring Bahamian dancer Courtney Celeste Spears and set to music from Bahamian Giveton Gelin.

Old Fort Bay’s location was a magical piece of the show too – with the sound of the waves crashing mixing with the music as the dancers flowed around one another like water.

This is the second year Iconique has come to The Bahamas – and the performances played out to a captivated audience, who greeted the end of the show with a standing ovation.

The performance was organised by Covent Garden Dance Company, and for more information about future events, visit www.coventgardendance.com.