The 11th Annual Kamau Brathwaite Lecture in Cultural Studies, held on March 27, 2025, was a resounding success. The event featured acclaimed Jamaican choreographer and educator Dr. L'Antoinette Stines, who delivered an engaging lecture titled "Word Sound Dat Daaance." Dr. Stines also participated in a week-long artist-scholar residency, leading a master class, mounting choreographies for the UWI Dance Ensemble, and offering a public interview on Caribbean dance. Her lecture creatively blended scholarly discourse with embodied performance, celebrating Kamau Brathwaite's legacy and the intersection of cultural scholarship and the arts.
The event attracted a diverse audience, including members of the Brathwaite family and key figures from the Barbados dance community. It garnered global attention through live streaming, allowing a wider audience to experience Dr. Stines' powerful presentation. The lecture successfully showcased how performance can communicate the rhythms and voices of Brathwaite’s poetry, marking a significant milestone in the series. The department is grateful for the generous support of donors and collaborators, making the event a memorable and impactful occasion.