Episode 61 — Caribbean Flamingo: Reequal Smith on dance, resilience, and cultural reclamation

About this episode

Reequal Smith discusses her work Caribbean Flamingo and her journey as a choreographer from The Bahamas to PEI.

Bahamian-born choreographer Reequal Smith discusses her acclaimed work Caribbean Flamingo, her journey from The Bahamas to PEI, founding Oshun Dance Studios, and how she champions Caribbean movement on global stages.

People in this episode

Host: Meres J. Weche

Guest: Reequal Smith

Topics covered

• dance
• resilience
• cultural reclamation
• Caribbean culture
• choreography

Keywords

• Reequal Smith
• Caribbean Flamingo
• dance
• resilience
• Oshun Dance Studios
• Bahamian culture
• choreography

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oshun Dance Studios

Books & works: Caribbean Flamingo

Places: The Bahamas, PEI

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