National Dance Theatre Company
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NDTC blends the dance traditions of Jamaica with modern and classical ballet forms.
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NDTC IS HEADING BACK TO MIRAMAR!
On April 10, 2026, the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica returns to the Miramar Cultural Center.
Get yours early and be part of this unforgettable experience.
📍 Miramar Cultural Center
📅 April 10, 2026
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On April 10, 2026, the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica returns to the Miramar Cultural Center.
Get yours early and be part of this unforgettable experience.
📍 Miramar Cultural Center
📅 April 10, 2026
www.bandsintown.com/e/107709697-...
National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica @ Miramar Cultural Center
Apr 10, 2026 - Miramar, FL
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January 9, 2026 at 6:24 PM
NDTC IS HEADING BACK TO MIRAMAR!
On April 10, 2026, the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica returns to the Miramar Cultural Center.
Get yours early and be part of this unforgettable experience.
📍 Miramar Cultural Center
📅 April 10, 2026
www.bandsintown.com/e/107709697-...
On April 10, 2026, the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica returns to the Miramar Cultural Center.
Get yours early and be part of this unforgettable experience.
📍 Miramar Cultural Center
📅 April 10, 2026
www.bandsintown.com/e/107709697-...
The National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC) mourns the passing of Howard Cooper, a cherished tenor, colleague, and friend whose voice and spirit helped shape the musical life of the Company for more than two decades.
January 8, 2026 at 3:11 PM
The National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC) mourns the passing of Howard Cooper, a cherished tenor, colleague, and friend whose voice and spirit helped shape the musical life of the Company for more than two decades.
Today we honour the 84th anniversary of the birth of Barry Moncrieffe, Uncle Barry.
A formidable principal dancer and former Artistic Director of the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica, he was among the strongest artists the Company has ever known.
Gone but never forgotten!
A formidable principal dancer and former Artistic Director of the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica, he was among the strongest artists the Company has ever known.
Gone but never forgotten!
December 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Today we honour the 84th anniversary of the birth of Barry Moncrieffe, Uncle Barry.
A formidable principal dancer and former Artistic Director of the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica, he was among the strongest artists the Company has ever known.
Gone but never forgotten!
A formidable principal dancer and former Artistic Director of the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica, he was among the strongest artists the Company has ever known.
Gone but never forgotten!
Former NDTC Principal Dancer Melanie Graham, who later performed the role choreographed on Patsy Ricketts in Rex Nettleford’s 'Tribute to Cliff' (1974), returned to coach the next generation. In rehearsal, she worked with Kerry-Ann Henry and Shavaughn Byndloss, who will perform the duet excerpt.
December 17, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Former NDTC Principal Dancer Melanie Graham, who later performed the role choreographed on Patsy Ricketts in Rex Nettleford’s 'Tribute to Cliff' (1974), returned to coach the next generation. In rehearsal, she worked with Kerry-Ann Henry and Shavaughn Byndloss, who will perform the duet excerpt.
CELEBRATING A NEW NEW CHAPTER IN CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Congratulations to School of Dance BFA graduate, NDTC dancer, and now published writer, MarZ Renardo (Damario Gützmer) on the release of his first literary work, "Glimpse of Endless Whispers: Mind, World & Poetry."
Congratulations to School of Dance BFA graduate, NDTC dancer, and now published writer, MarZ Renardo (Damario Gützmer) on the release of his first literary work, "Glimpse of Endless Whispers: Mind, World & Poetry."
December 16, 2025 at 5:24 AM
CELEBRATING A NEW NEW CHAPTER IN CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Congratulations to School of Dance BFA graduate, NDTC dancer, and now published writer, MarZ Renardo (Damario Gützmer) on the release of his first literary work, "Glimpse of Endless Whispers: Mind, World & Poetry."
Congratulations to School of Dance BFA graduate, NDTC dancer, and now published writer, MarZ Renardo (Damario Gützmer) on the release of his first literary work, "Glimpse of Endless Whispers: Mind, World & Poetry."
Closing the curtain on 2025 — grateful for the stages we graced, the audiences we moved, and the legacy we continue to build.
December 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Closing the curtain on 2025 — grateful for the stages we graced, the audiences we moved, and the legacy we continue to build.
Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparations. —Robert H. Schuller
[In the arts, the real work often happens away from the spotlight — in the planning rooms, rehearsals, conversations, and quiet decisions that shape what the world eventually celebrates.]
[In the arts, the real work often happens away from the spotlight — in the planning rooms, rehearsals, conversations, and quiet decisions that shape what the world eventually celebrates.]
December 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparations. —Robert H. Schuller
[In the arts, the real work often happens away from the spotlight — in the planning rooms, rehearsals, conversations, and quiet decisions that shape what the world eventually celebrates.]
[In the arts, the real work often happens away from the spotlight — in the planning rooms, rehearsals, conversations, and quiet decisions that shape what the world eventually celebrates.]
The National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) joins the world in mourning the passing of the legendary Jimmy Cliff, a visionary whose voice, spirit, and artistry helped shape the very soul of Jamaican culture.
November 26, 2025 at 6:17 AM
The National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) joins the world in mourning the passing of the legendary Jimmy Cliff, a visionary whose voice, spirit, and artistry helped shape the very soul of Jamaican culture.
In this season of rebuilding, we look toward the light with renewed faith and courage.
Bloom: On Earth As It Is in Heaven (2025), choreographed by Avree Walker with Radnell Marin Pedraza, reminds us that even after the storm, we rise… we follow hope… and we bloom again.
Bloom: On Earth As It Is in Heaven (2025), choreographed by Avree Walker with Radnell Marin Pedraza, reminds us that even after the storm, we rise… we follow hope… and we bloom again.
November 24, 2025 at 2:53 AM
In this season of rebuilding, we look toward the light with renewed faith and courage.
Bloom: On Earth As It Is in Heaven (2025), choreographed by Avree Walker with Radnell Marin Pedraza, reminds us that even after the storm, we rise… we follow hope… and we bloom again.
Bloom: On Earth As It Is in Heaven (2025), choreographed by Avree Walker with Radnell Marin Pedraza, reminds us that even after the storm, we rise… we follow hope… and we bloom again.
Making his NDTC debut, Shavaughn Byndloss presented Home—a moving reflection on belonging and identity—during the Company’s 63rd Season of Dance at the Little Theatre, featuring Naala Nesbeth.
(📸 Stuart Reeves)
(📸 Stuart Reeves)
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Making his NDTC debut, Shavaughn Byndloss presented Home—a moving reflection on belonging and identity—during the Company’s 63rd Season of Dance at the Little Theatre, featuring Naala Nesbeth.
(📸 Stuart Reeves)
(📸 Stuart Reeves)
The 8th Biennial Rex Nettleford Arts Conference takes place October 15–17, 2025 at the Edna Manley College. This year’s gathering continues the legacy of dialogue, innovation, and cultural exchange inspired by Professor Rex Nettleford.
October 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The 8th Biennial Rex Nettleford Arts Conference takes place October 15–17, 2025 at the Edna Manley College. This year’s gathering continues the legacy of dialogue, innovation, and cultural exchange inspired by Professor Rex Nettleford.
The National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica’s Artistic Director, Marlon D. Simms, will deliver the inaugural Black Dance Lecture on Saturday, 27 September.
September 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica’s Artistic Director, Marlon D. Simms, will deliver the inaugural Black Dance Lecture on Saturday, 27 September.
AFRICAN ROUTES 2025: EQUAL MEASURES!
MARLON D. SIMMS, Artistic Director of the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) of Jamaica, delivers the inaugural Black Dance Lecture:
MARLON D. SIMMS, Artistic Director of the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) of Jamaica, delivers the inaugural Black Dance Lecture:
September 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
AFRICAN ROUTES 2025: EQUAL MEASURES!
MARLON D. SIMMS, Artistic Director of the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) of Jamaica, delivers the inaugural Black Dance Lecture:
MARLON D. SIMMS, Artistic Director of the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) of Jamaica, delivers the inaugural Black Dance Lecture:
Throwback to the original costumes worn by Sheila Barnett and Barbara Requa, who in 1984 revisited their seminal roles in Rex Nettleford’s Dialogue for Three (1963). This rare performance was presented in support of the Jamaica School of Dance, where both artists served as Founding Member.
September 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Throwback to the original costumes worn by Sheila Barnett and Barbara Requa, who in 1984 revisited their seminal roles in Rex Nettleford’s Dialogue for Three (1963). This rare performance was presented in support of the Jamaica School of Dance, where both artists served as Founding Member.
What a week it has been! From a stand-alone soldout performance at the Frank Collymore Hall dedicated to our late Chairman Jeffrey “Jeff” Cobham, to honouring our co-founder Prof. Rex Nettleford with the ICON Award, the NDTC stood tall as one of Jamaica’s cultural ambassadors.
September 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
What a week it has been! From a stand-alone soldout performance at the Frank Collymore Hall dedicated to our late Chairman Jeffrey “Jeff” Cobham, to honouring our co-founder Prof. Rex Nettleford with the ICON Award, the NDTC stood tall as one of Jamaica’s cultural ambassadors.
Last evening, Dancing Through the Archipelago was nothing short of breathtaking. Following Avree Walker’s 'Bloom' (2025), the NDTC received yet another rousing standing ovation from a full house!
#NDTC63 • #Bloom2025 • #CaribbeanDance
#NDTC63 • #Bloom2025 • #CaribbeanDance
September 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Last evening, Dancing Through the Archipelago was nothing short of breathtaking. Following Avree Walker’s 'Bloom' (2025), the NDTC received yet another rousing standing ovation from a full house!
#NDTC63 • #Bloom2025 • #CaribbeanDance
#NDTC63 • #Bloom2025 • #CaribbeanDance
The iconic National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) of Jamaica takes the stage at CARIFESTA XV on Monday, August 25, at the Frank Collymore Hall.
August 16, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The iconic National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) of Jamaica takes the stage at CARIFESTA XV on Monday, August 25, at the Frank Collymore Hall.
FINAL WEEKEND! Grab your tickets NOW before they're gone! 3 shows left one unforgettable experience.
Tickets are available online:
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Tickets are available online:
tickets.qrtick.com/e/ndtc63
August 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
FINAL WEEKEND! Grab your tickets NOW before they're gone! 3 shows left one unforgettable experience.
Tickets are available online:
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Tickets are available online:
tickets.qrtick.com/e/ndtc63
THE WAIT IS OVER
NDTC'S 63rd SEASON NOW ON!
Join us at the Little Theatre for a brilliant showcase of new works, beloved classics, and the unmatched spirit of the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC).
Tap the link below for tickets:
tickets.qrtick.com/e/ndtc63
NDTC'S 63rd SEASON NOW ON!
Join us at the Little Theatre for a brilliant showcase of new works, beloved classics, and the unmatched spirit of the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC).
Tap the link below for tickets:
tickets.qrtick.com/e/ndtc63
July 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
THE WAIT IS OVER
NDTC'S 63rd SEASON NOW ON!
Join us at the Little Theatre for a brilliant showcase of new works, beloved classics, and the unmatched spirit of the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC).
Tap the link below for tickets:
tickets.qrtick.com/e/ndtc63
NDTC'S 63rd SEASON NOW ON!
Join us at the Little Theatre for a brilliant showcase of new works, beloved classics, and the unmatched spirit of the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC).
Tap the link below for tickets:
tickets.qrtick.com/e/ndtc63
NDTC's 63rd Season of Dance opens TOMORROW at the Little Theatre!
Join us for a breathtaking season featuring timeless classics and bold new works that celebrate our rich cultural legacy and creative spirit.
📍 Little Theatre
🗓️ Opening Night – July 18
(📸 Edward Massias)
Join us for a breathtaking season featuring timeless classics and bold new works that celebrate our rich cultural legacy and creative spirit.
📍 Little Theatre
🗓️ Opening Night – July 18
(📸 Edward Massias)
July 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
NDTC's 63rd Season of Dance opens TOMORROW at the Little Theatre!
Join us for a breathtaking season featuring timeless classics and bold new works that celebrate our rich cultural legacy and creative spirit.
📍 Little Theatre
🗓️ Opening Night – July 18
(📸 Edward Massias)
Join us for a breathtaking season featuring timeless classics and bold new works that celebrate our rich cultural legacy and creative spirit.
📍 Little Theatre
🗓️ Opening Night – July 18
(📸 Edward Massias)
1 DAY TO GO!!! Get your tickets NOW! You can't afford to miss the 63rd Season of Dance.
📅 July 18 to August 10
📍 Little Theatre
Tickets are NOW available online:
tickets.qrtick.com/e/ndtc63
📅 July 18 to August 10
📍 Little Theatre
Tickets are NOW available online:
tickets.qrtick.com/e/ndtc63
July 17, 2025 at 5:29 AM
1 DAY TO GO!!! Get your tickets NOW! You can't afford to miss the 63rd Season of Dance.
📅 July 18 to August 10
📍 Little Theatre
Tickets are NOW available online:
tickets.qrtick.com/e/ndtc63
📅 July 18 to August 10
📍 Little Theatre
Tickets are NOW available online:
tickets.qrtick.com/e/ndtc63
This season, the NDTC promises a thrilling mix of beloved masterpieces and four exciting new creations from Crystal Frazier (Ascend), Avree Walker (Bloom), Shavaughn Byndloss (Home) and Mattu Perry (Clipped and Fallen).
www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/13/n...
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NDTC returns with bold new works, beloved classics - Jamaica Observer
NDTC returns with bold new works, beloved classics
www.jamaicaobserver.com
July 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This season, the NDTC promises a thrilling mix of beloved masterpieces and four exciting new creations from Crystal Frazier (Ascend), Avree Walker (Bloom), Shavaughn Byndloss (Home) and Mattu Perry (Clipped and Fallen).
www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/13/n...
www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/13/n...
4 DAYS TO GO!!! Get your tickets NOW! You can't afford to miss the 63rd Season of Dance.
📅 July 18 to August 10
📍 Little Theatre
Tickets are NOW available online:
tickets.qrtick.com/e/ndtc63
📅 July 18 to August 10
📍 Little Theatre
Tickets are NOW available online:
tickets.qrtick.com/e/ndtc63
July 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
4 DAYS TO GO!!! Get your tickets NOW! You can't afford to miss the 63rd Season of Dance.
📅 July 18 to August 10
📍 Little Theatre
Tickets are NOW available online:
tickets.qrtick.com/e/ndtc63
📅 July 18 to August 10
📍 Little Theatre
Tickets are NOW available online:
tickets.qrtick.com/e/ndtc63