Island Soul 2008 |

Crisscross a series of Caribbean cultural borders – shaped by African, Indian and European influences – across artistic disciplines.

Event Days

Friday, August 1, 2008

7:00PM Tamla Matthews - Soca Dance Performance and Workshop:

Learn how to dance yourself fit, from the multitalented dancer, Tamla Matthews.

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8:00PM Crazy:

Go ‘Crazy’ with a wild, happy and crazy experience that ranges from social commentary calypso to wild party soca at Harbourfront!

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9:15PM Hot Dog Inc.:

Witness feats of fire manipulation from fingers of fire to juggling flames

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9:30PM Calypso Rose:

Fire In Me Wire! – and more. This Mother of Calypso fuses the rhythms and melodies of Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean into a sweet and oh-so-spicy bouquet.

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Saturday, August 2, 2008

2:00PM Caliente Dance Collective:

Caliente Dance Collective mix dance with hypnotic pulse and dramatic movements using strength, grace and acrobatics that awes audiences.

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2:00PM - 7:00PM Go Domino (By The Lake)! Domino Tournament and workshops:

Watch and learn the how-to of championship dominos, from the basics to the advanced as the Ontario Domino League hosts a 2-day Domino Tournament and workshop.

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2:00PM - 6:00PM Free Canoe Rides:

Bring your family and experience canoeing on the Natrel Pond

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4:00PM Baby Boyz – Dance Performance:

Urban dance performance to a Reggae Rhythm.

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5:30PM Jade “Hollywood” Anderson - Reggae dance performance and workshop:

Toronto dancer Jade “Hollywood” Anderson performs and then leads a workshop of Reggaerobics.

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6:30PM Africa Unite: