In January 2012 IRIE! dance theatre will be launching a new initiative to support elders in the community. The company is therefore inviting older people aged 55+ to join its Elders’ Forum.
The Forum will give local elders a platform to:
- Discuss how they feel about their local community, and
- Engage in arts and or training activities to promote well-being and neighbourliness.
An individual who will play a key role in the development of this forum is Desmond Clarke – someone who has served voluntarily on the management committee of several community organizations, and statutory agencies for over 30 years.
He founded the Kon-Kon-Te Group which specialises in quadrille dancing. The group also researches Black History and presents plays based on their findings. Kon-Kon-Te performs regularly at festival events. Over the years, IRIE! dance theatre has done several projects with Kon-Kon-Te.
If you are interested in joining the forum please use the contact form below to email us.
Alternatively, if you know of anyone who might be interested in joining our Elders’ Forum please help us spread the word.
