On July 13th – The Imbali Center for Creative Movement which is housed at the John Larmonie Center, along with Motiance Dance School and The Senior Citizen Group Home Away from Home, was broken into and robbed of all their teaching equipment . This thoughtless act has debilitated the Imbali dance school, severely hampering the operation of the school and its ability to teach and mold our children.
Lady Ruby Bute – considered by many to be the mother of St. Maarten artist community will be hosting a concert at her Silk Cotton Grove Art Gallery grounds in Friar's Bay to raise funds in an effort to replace equipment that was stolen from Imbali dance school. Some of the artist who have pledged their support and talents are: recently inducted into the Caribbean hall of fame - master steel pan man Mighty Dow, saxophonist Connis Vanterpool, educator and poet Roberto Arrindell, singer Lena Brown, award winning dance group H.O.T, raper and vocalist Lorenzo Gomez, poet Lysanne Charles, dancer choreographer Peggy Oulerich, drummer Julien Serguret, scene from in the company of men and women the vagina monologue, poets La Rich Audin, the band mosaic, musician Addy Pantophlet, singer Jawar Joe, singer Junior Lion and Dance company Anais- lead by Hillianthe Boasman. They have all graciously donated their gift of voice, song, and dance to help raise funds for Imbali.
Rent A Sound Director Arthur Hunt has donated his light and sound equipment, while Walton Holiday will donate chairs for the night of the event.
"I am very pleased and happy with the support given to this event, Imbali Center and its Director Clara Reyes and teachers are doing a great job with our children. These children are not on the block but are on a moving train. They've travelled to Guadeloupe and France where they won many prizes and will be travelling to Luxemburg in November to represent the island in international competition. They continue to strive despite the odds. We really want to encourage the wonderful people (residents and visitors) to come and support this event, Imbali needs this!!!!" Event coordinator for Lady Ruby Bute, Ms. Marian Jno-Finn says:
The event promises to to be an exciting evening with top class performers. The entire community is encouraged to support this worthy cause. Tickets for this event are only $10 at and are available at Van Dorp Edine, Pete's Photo, Cast Members, Imbali Dance school, and Top Carrot.
