Category Archives: Dance
589. Percussionist Roël Calister
Roël Calister was raised on a steady diet of percussion. Cardboard boxes, Nido powdered milk cans, buckets of plastic… no household object was spared. His father would saw sticks out of old brooms and he would spend hours pounding away
589. Percussionist Roël Calister
Roël Calister was raised on a steady diet of percussion. Cardboard boxes, Nido powdered milk cans, buckets of plastic… no household object was spared. His father would saw sticks out of old brooms and he would spend hours pounding away
597. Dutch Carnival Courage
Born and raised in the Netherlands, a 21 year old Maarten Schakel was drawn by sun, sand and sea and decided to take a job at Dutch radio station (Dolfijn FM). Fast-forward 9 years, ‘Maarten Schakel’ is a Curaçao household name.
597. Dutch Carnival Courage
Born and raised in the Netherlands, a 21 year old Maarten Schakel was drawn by sun, sand and sea and decided to take a job at Dutch radio station (Dolfijn FM). Fast-forward 9 years, ‘Maarten Schakel’ is a Curaçao household name.
603. Curaçao’s ‘Forbidden’ New Year’s Tradition
Prolific Dutch writer Jan Brokken once described this forbidden new year’s tradition in all its culturally sensitive glory: “though man and woman don’t touch each other during tambú dance, they move more provocatively than a Dutch couple making love.” This form of recreation and
603. Curaçao’s ‘Forbidden’ New Year’s Tradition
Prolific Dutch writer Jan Brokken once described this forbidden new year’s tradition in all its culturally sensitive glory: “though man and woman don’t touch each other during tambú dance, they move more provocatively than a Dutch couple making love.” This form of recreation and
612. Curaçao’s Global Dancer
Born and raised in Curaçao, Edelmar Pieternelle (32), better known as ‘Pasty’, is fluent in Tambú, Ritmo Kombina and Tumba, but also Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha and Salsa dance styles. Nowadays Pasty performs all over the world with his dance partner,
612. Curaçao’s Global Dancer
Born and raised in Curaçao, Edelmar Pieternelle (32), better known as ‘Pasty’, is fluent in Tambú, Ritmo Kombina and Tumba, but also Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha and Salsa dance styles. Nowadays Pasty performs all over the world with his dance partner,
806. New Year Tradition Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao (Part 6 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
806. New Year Tradition Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao (Part 6 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
896. Full Moon Parties
Kokomo Beach is located at public beach, Vaersenbaai. According to Norman Salas, “every full moon, Kokomo Beach lights off a big bonfire and has the most energizing, revitalizing and truly amazing beach parties.” Norman Salas: “the best Dutch DJs spin
896. Full Moon Parties
Kokomo Beach is located at public beach, Vaersenbaai. According to Norman Salas, “every full moon, Kokomo Beach lights off a big bonfire and has the most energizing, revitalizing and truly amazing beach parties.” Norman Salas: “the best Dutch DJs spin
902. Curaçao’s Party Pooper
DJ: “Lizanne Brandao, bo mama ta wardabo na porta!” “Lizanne Brandao, your mom is waiting for you at the door!”
902. Curaçao’s Party Pooper
DJ: “Lizanne Brandao, bo mama ta wardabo na porta!” “Lizanne Brandao, your mom is waiting for you at the door!”
938. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao (Part 3 of 6)
“Though man and woman don’t touch each other during Tambú dance, they move more provocatively than a Dutch couple making love” – Jan Brokken This video is part of a 6 part documentary series by Elizeth Labega. Part 1 Part
938. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao (Part 3 of 6)
“Though man and woman don’t touch each other during Tambú dance, they move more provocatively than a Dutch couple making love” – Jan Brokken This video is part of a 6 part documentary series by Elizeth Labega. Part 1 Part
995. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao (Part 1 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
995. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao (Part 1 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
982. Curaçao’s Donkey Dance
Gangnam Style’s predecessor and a huge hit in the 90s, we grew up dancing to this fun, crazy song. Lining up at carnival, jump ups, and dance parties, obediently following Happy Peanuts’ cheeky instructions, huge smile on, completely oblivious… Or
982. Curaçao’s Donkey Dance
Gangnam Style’s predecessor and a huge hit in the 90s, we grew up dancing to this fun, crazy song. Lining up at carnival, jump ups, and dance parties, obediently following Happy Peanuts’ cheeky instructions, huge smile on, completely oblivious… Or
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 