Dancers, musicians sought to represent Guam at international competition

Together Inetnon Gefpa’go and Project: Inspire are in search of talented dancers and musicians to represent Guam in a National Dance Company.

Inetnon Gefpa’go is a cultural arts program that has been at the forefront of Chamorro cultural performing arts expressions.

Throughout its 20 years of existence, Inetnon Gefpa’go has brought notable acclaim and opportunities both on island and abroad. Project: Inspire is a collective of creatives that vary from filmmakers, photographers, musicians, dancers, storytellers and much more. Both organizations strive to tap into the creative sides of our community and provide them a platform to showcase their talents, inspire, and create.

The National Dance Company looks to create a sense of national and cultural pride and provide travel and creative networking opportunities for the island’s performers. NDC is in search of commercial and cultural dancers as well as musicians to include vocalist, guitarist, bassist, drummers to name a few who are 16 years old and up.

Together, NDC will represent the island of Guam and provide recognition of the island to countries and cities that include Turkey, Paris, France, Egypt, and South Korea. Auditions will be held on Jan. 29, Jan. 31, and Feb. 3 at the Sinajana central community arts hall. For more information visit projectinspire.co. mbj

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Dancers, musicians sought to represent Guam at international competition