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In an impressive display of talent, the Purvis Primary Gombey Troupe took centre stage at the school assembly, captivating their fellow classmates with their inaugural performance. This remarkable achievement solidifies their position as the first school on the island to form their own troupe (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

A gombey troupe started and led by a group of primary schoolboys performed for a prominent gombey troupe yesterday.

The Purvis Gombey Troupe of Purvis Primary in Warwick performed a five-minute dance for H&H Gombey Troupe and the school during a morning assembly.

In an impressive display of talent, the Purvis Primary Gombey Troupe took centre stage at the school assembly, captivating their fellow classmates with their inaugural performance. This remarkable achievement solidifies their position as the first school on the island to form their own troupe (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

Tiffany Bean, a teacher at Purvis Primary, said the troupe of ten came together last year as an extracurricular activity, but soon became committed to holding a show when they learnt of the H&H Gombeys Troupe’s visit.

She said: “These student have spent their recess, lunch, and after-school time, sometimes class time, to practise and perfect their performance.”

Ms Bean added: “They are the only school on island to have created their own troupe.”

In an impressive display of talent, the Purvis Primary Gombey Troupe took centre stage at the school assembly, captivating their fellow classmates with their inaugural performance. This remarkable achievement solidifies their position as the first school on the island to form their own troupe (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

H&H Gombeys visited the school as part of a primary school tour to teach youngsters about the history of the dance.

In an impressive display of talent, the Purvis Primary Gombey Troupe took centre stage at the school assembly, captivating their fellow classmates with their inaugural performance. This remarkable achievement solidifies their position as the first school on the island to form their own troupe (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
In an impressive display of talent, the Purvis Primary Gombey Troupe took centre stage at the school assembly, captivating their fellow classmates with their inaugural performance. This remarkable achievement solidifies their position as the first school on the island to form their own troupe (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
In an impressive display of talent, the Purvis Primary Gombey Troupe took centre stage at the school assembly, captivating their fellow classmates with their inaugural performance. This remarkable achievement solidifies their position as the first school on the island to form their own troupe (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
In an impressive display of talent, the Purvis Primary Gombey Troupe took centre stage at the school assembly, captivating their fellow classmates with their inaugural performance. This remarkable achievement solidifies their position as the first school on the island to form their own troupe (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
In an impressive display of talent, the Purvis Primary Gombey Troupe took centre stage at the school assembly, captivating their fellow classmates with their inaugural performance. This remarkable achievement solidifies their position as the first school on the island to form their own troupe (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
In an impressive display of talent, the Purvis Primary Gombey Troupe took centre stage at the school assembly, captivating their fellow classmates with their inaugural performance. This remarkable achievement solidifies their position as the first school on the island to form their own troupe (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
In an impressive display of talent, the Purvis Primary Gombey Troupe took centre stage at the school assembly, captivating their fellow classmates with their inaugural performance. This remarkable achievement solidifies their position as the first school on the island to form their own troupe (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
In an impressive display of talent, the Purvis Primary Gombey Troupe took centre stage at the school assembly, captivating their fellow classmates with their inaugural performance. This remarkable achievement solidifies their position as the first school on the island to form their own troupe (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

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Published June 10, 2023 at 7:57 am (Updated June 10, 2023 at 7:28 am)

Purvis gombeys perform for H&H Gombey Troupe

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