The public is invited to attend this free
discussion and learn about this well known icon who touched the hearts
and lives of thousands of students here in The Bahamas and
abroad.
Dr. Keith Wisdom met and began his tutelage in theatre arts with Shirley Hall Bass at the age of thirteen. This marked the beginning of a relationship that lasted up until the passing of Mrs. Hall Bass. “Noting that I could act but was not much of a dancer Shirley decided to teach me about the art of acting as well as the art of creating the theatrical event…I was hooked for life,” noted Dr. Wisdom who went on to attain a doctorate in Theater-Anthropology.
Dr. Wisdom is a Smithsonian scholar (Contributing editor of Smithsonian Institute publication, “Festival of American Folk Life.” Contributing editor of Bahamas Ministry of Education/ Smithsonian Institute publication - “Our Bahamian Heritage”) and also served as chief researcher and team leader (History of Bahamian Junkanoo) of the Smithsonian’s “Festival of American Folk life” Research Project from 1992 to 1995.
Dr. Wisdom has also produced television and radio programmes for broadcast, and written and directed for the stage and television.
Dr. Wisdom is the director of public affairs for Cable Bahamas Ltd. and coordinates all public relations and educational initiatives for the company. He also serves as Secretary to the Board of the Cable Bahamas Cares Foundation (CBCF) and is also the Executive Producer of Cable 12 – Community Channel.
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The Exhibition
is the second in the series which has been renamed the “Jackson Burnside
III Annual Conversations on Culture” in memory of the Doongalik Studios’
Founder. Last year’s Exhibition, “Youngie & Exuma” which showcased
the artistic genius of Joseph Spence and Tony McKay, was an outstanding
success and this year’s Exhibition promises to provide a wide array
of entertainment and amazing educational information about these dance
giants of The Bahamas whose lives spanned decades of international fame
throughout Europe, the United States and the Caribbean.
The Exhibition
will not only have lots of photographs and articles on each of the dancers,
but will also present video presentations for viewing at selected times
later in the Exhibition. In addition, the highly acclaimed Lecture Series
will take place when persons familiar with the dance heroes will share
their stories with the audience and be available to answer questions.
Curator, Orchid
Burnside stated, “We are so excited and proud to once again have the
opportunity to expose the Bahamian public to the importance of these
dancers who not only worked and danced all over the world with the greatest
of artists in their fields, but also inspired and touched the lives
of thousands of young Bahamian dancers, several of whom also took up
careers as professional dancers.” Committee Member, Charles Carter,
also thanked the many family, students and friends of the trio who provided
so much fascinating information for the Exhibition. “Although my cousin
Jackson is no longer with us, we are continuing his legacy by reminding
our people that in his words last year:
if we fail to celebrate our
own, others will own them”.
Doongalik Studios
is intent on presenting the educational component inherent in these
exhibitions, particularly for the youth who have no idea about the wealth
of artistic and cultural talent that has been, and still is, available
in the country and invites the public to join them for another inspiring
series of events. One trip will not be enough to take in all the information
available and they look forward to hosting school field trips to view
the exhibit.
The Exhibition
will be on display until 2012. For further information contact the Gallery
at 394-1886 or email
doongalikart@batelnet.bs
.
