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Carnival Photo Gallery
Images
are from 2000 and 2001!
Click thumbnails for larger image...
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First
- students receive a history of Carnival
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Ruth
Tompsett lectures to students in 2000
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Ruth
speaks again in 2001
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Ruth
is one of the leading experts on Carnival
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She
explains to students how Carnival evolved and what to expect at Nottinghill
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Second
- Students visit the Mahogany Mas Camp
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Mahogany
is the band which has welcomed our students for 2 years
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The
storefront which Mahogany leases
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The
motif for the 2001 parade
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Renderings
for the costumes for 2001
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Third
- Students learn more about Carnival from Clary Salandy, Mahogany's
Artistic Director and students work on the actual costumes!
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Clary
Salandy, Artistic Director for Mahogany, speaks to our students
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She
explains process and the nature of Carnival design
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She
also tours students around the workshop
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She
explains the nature of designing for a physical experience, walking
for hours wearing massive costumes
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She
allows our students to hold various pieces
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The
staff of Mahogany explain the various materials used to create Carnival
costumes
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Clary
showcases some of the company's past pieces
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All
around, volunteers work to create Carnival!
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Clary
at work
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The
students aid the band in finishing the costumes
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Lesley
Ferris helps put the finishing touches on a headpiece
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Some
of the students from 2000 try on some costumes - Jen, Deb, and Carie
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The
students from 2001 are also ready to experience Carnival - Jessica and
Megan
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Katy
and Amanda also try on the lightweight headgear
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Mahogany's
workshop holds several of their pieces
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Some
of Mahogany's past masks and costumes - what a fabulous resource!
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Fourth
- Students spend a day at Nottinghill Gate Carnival - helping the band
prepare then hitting the road with Mahogany
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Kathleen
and Brad help assemble the King costume on the day of Carnival
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Kathleen
and Katie prep the huts for action!
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Shelley
helps Kim and Phoebe prepare for the actual Carnival march
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The
huts rest before donning the backpacks and final costume pieces
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Phoebe,
Amanda, and Megan are excited to be playing mas
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The
2000 year found Deb helping several people prepare
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In
2000 we saw mask being readied for action on the streets
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The
Commonwealth Institute allows Mahogany to have a nearby place to prepare
on the day
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Tatijana
helps a child ready for a day of dancing and fun
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Faculty
member Jeanine Thompson makes friends with the local police on route
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The
huts in action!
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Kathleen
marches with the Shields section, ready to offer aid
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The
group marches throughout the day
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Our
students that did not play mas serve as technical assistants along the
way
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In
2000 some students also helped Mahogany prepare for the day
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The
Commonwealth Institute is filled with color!
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The
band took to the streets
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The
children play mas in a different way
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Two
of our students play mas in the golden snake in 2000
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Many
of our students stayed outside the band in 2000
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Look
at the masses of people!
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Another
band playing mas marches by
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Several
other bands take to the street
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Another
set of amazing costumes and celebration
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