Jamaica Gleaner

Dancin’ Dynamites season 18 airs tonight on TVJ

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THE TELEVISION premiere of the first of four eliminatio­n shows of the Charles Chocolates Dancin’ Dynamites kicked off at Mandela Park on February 17th and is set to air tonight at 8:30 pm on TVJ.

The 18th season of the competitio­n officially launched on January 10th, fulfilling its aim to provide a platform for Jamaican youth, propelling them onto the internatio­nal stage and offering opportunit­ies to showcase their talents.

This season’s theme, ‘Raving Machine’, promises to feature a range of dance styles, choreograp­hy and talent across the country, with the select dance teams vying for the coveted title and over $400,000 in cash from title sponsor Charles Chocolates. The grand prizes include a chance to embark on a tour with recording artiste, Roger ‘Razor B’ Cassup in Canada, as well as to perform at the Florida Jerk Festival in the United States, marking a historic moment in the competitio­n’s legacy.

Charles Chocolates’ brand manager, Tiffany Simmonds, expressed the company’s enthusiasm for the show, stating, “We are pleased to be a part of this journey in connecting youths with the internatio­nal dance arena and foster a sense of community among dancers. This year is packed with opportunit­ies for the competitor­s and will be a season like no other.”

Speaking on the competitio­n’s impact on Jamaican culture, Jennifer ‘ Jenny Jenny’ Small, executive producer for Dancin’ Dynamites, said, “We are committed to the culture and the change we’ve made through Dancin’ Dynamites. Through this competitio­n, dancers have had the opportunit­y to travel and share the culture worldwide,” she said.

The remaining weekly televised eliminatio­ns for Falmouth Square, Mandeville, and Sam Sharpe Square will air every Saturday through to March 16, respective­ly. The competitio­n finale is scheduled to air live on June 1st.

 ?? CONTRIBUTE­D ?? Young contestant­s ‘go hard’ during the auditions for season 18 of the Charles Chocolates Dancin’ Dynamites Competitio­n.
CONTRIBUTE­D Young contestant­s ‘go hard’ during the auditions for season 18 of the Charles Chocolates Dancin’ Dynamites Competitio­n.

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