— The Marcia Weekes Show
Praise Academy of Dance
Our Academy
Praise Academy of Dance was founded in 1993 in Jamaica by C. Patricia Noble. Praise Academy of Dance Barbados was birthed and officially launched in 2003. As a premiere Arts school in Barbados, Praise Academy performs in the annual National Independence Festival for Creative Arts (NIFCA), Barbados Dancefest, Barbados GospelFest the islands largest gospel festival and at Governmental, Corporate and Church functions among many others. Praise Academy has become a staple in dance and drama in Barbados.
Over the years, the Academy has expanded beyond dance, where many have come to anticipate our annual productions. We embrace the full gamut of the arts from dance to drama to music, even gymnastics, with no hesitation or fear to wrap everything within a culturally relevant Barbadian expression.
At Praise Academy, no one is made to feel small, and every opportunity is provided for even the littlest ones to hit the stage and “do their thing”. Indeed “opportunity” is a living mantra at the Academy, affectionately called “Praise”. Young people are provided the chance to choreograph, direct and even produce events under the expert tutelage of Artistic Director Marcia Weekes. At Praise, there is a constant search for hidden, undiscovered and even forgotten talent, which could be used to build individuals and effectively communicate the messages so potent to Praise.
You can be confident that by sending your child or ward to Praise Academy, they will be given every opportunity to develop whatever gifting, positive inclination or constant spinning, flipping or mirror-cracking activity they possess and which sometimes drives you nuts. Gaining a Grade 1 or 2 CXC in Dance and Theatre Arts or a distinction in the International ISTD exams is an outcome you can expect from your child, once you join with Praise and encourage them to be committed, dedicated and passionate in whatever sphere of the arts they choose.
So, we look forward to welcoming you, your child or ward at the Academy for the upcoming semester. Make the choice, register today by filling out our Contact Us Form on our Website. Remember, Praise Academy is a family that builds you up.
