August 26, 2008 at 10:21pm

By: Lyndsay Brown

Dancing on the Street

The day started off with performances by kids dance teams doing hip hop, pop, and break dancing. There was lip sinking by kids on stage, and singing. Jamie came to the festival to sing children’s songs and tell jokes. Alison a Caribbean children’s singer performed “Cherry hill”, and also had the audience do the limbo. There were tables set up to sell and promote products/ services. MASTERPLAN 89.5FM Radio came to do a “mix tape workshop” to teach people how to be a DJ, there was a bouncy tent for kids, a film festival, and crafts.

At the end of the night people were asked to go inside the community centre to see more performances. First on stage was the Soniks band, Soca karaoke singers who were really entertaining; they had babies, Moms and Dads dancing...” five cent, ten cent”... Stolen From Africa did a performance and a free style quoting Led Zeppelin within. Trish came through heavy with dancers and gave a flawless performance. ReLZ did his tune called “Need a Tissue” that kept peoples attention. Angerville was in the house and did their tracks: Its Angerville, Break the Law, and Dear Dad. The Host (Jay Douglas) decided to hold an exclusive unexpected freestyle for the audience which included: Angerville, ReLZ, Royce Birth, and Jay Douglas; an unforgettable moment!

The Masaryk Community Centre held an interactive day, in marking the beginning of a new tradition- the Parkdale Youth Festival. It was a day the sun was shining and people passed in to see performances and to enjoy family time together. There were many different styles of music and culture.

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Originally posted on owners private FB: https://www.facebook.com/notes/lindsey-browne/1st-parkdale-youth-festival/24316561327