Tarrick Wilson has come a long way since his interest was stimulated while participating in some masquerade parades.
Described as ‘Lil Timid’, Tarrick was a Grade II student at the Vide Bouteille Primary school when he was drawn into the spectacle of masqueraders performing in the street parade.
Initially, he was influenced by the likes of Delano Payne and June Frederick to indulge in this artform. Spurred on with a passion and eagerness for masquerading, Wilson declared to himself: “I must do this in Dennery!”
He conceded that this artform changed his life and gave him a true appreciation of the Saint Lucian culture. And now, years later, it has finally happened.
“Coordinating this event for my kids and Community has been the most rewarding life experience yet,” said Wilson.
“I hope that this activity has inspired someone, like my first parade inspired me. I look forward to doing it every single year bigger and better till the lord says no more,” he added.
The Tout Timanmay Dennwi Dansé (All Dennery children Dance) Project – seeks to educate and preserve the masquerade traditions and all other forms of traditional dance to provide students with an avenue to explore their creativity, designing skills, and dancing abilities.
The organisers acknowledge the support from the Royal St Lucia Police Force [RSLPF], Crystal Clear, Saint Lucia Youth in Arts – YIA Theatre Company, “for believing and supporting the Tout Timanmay Dennwi Dansé initiative.”
Wilson also commends the input from @bukayrotsen “for listening to me rant time after time and assisting me in putting together the Tout Timanmay Dennwi Dansé proposal”. And
Mary Skelly and “my Intermediate sewing class for sticking by my side from the beginning till end.”
He is also grateful for the support from the Ministry of Creative Industries and the other individuals and groups that made this event possible.