Dynasty Cheer Academy in full flight.
Members of the Canine division of the RBPF demonstrated the skills and control they had with their dogs.
Members of the Royal Barbados Police Force played beautifully during the night.
Members of the Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF) performed to lots of applause and awe during the late hours on Friday, as they once again held their annual Grand Floodlit Tattoo at Trent’s Playing Field.
This year’s Tattoo included personnel from the Royal Barbados Police Force and its band members, mounted police, cadets of the Regional Police Training School, along with a special appearance by Dynasty Cheer Academy dancers, followed by a military parade through the heart of Holetown.
In one of their first outings using a new routine which consisted of synchronised light batons, the cadets from the Regional Police Training School delighted onlookers as they dimmed the flood lights on the field, and proceeded to implement an impressive light show. Visitors to the area were most impressed with what they saw from the cadets, and were only disappointed with the short length of the act.
The crew from Dynasty Cheer Academy quickly followed suit, bringing lots of energy to the field as they flipped, dived, and flew during their showcase. Many gasps came from patrons, as they watched the young dancers leap into the air with a smile on every face.
The Drill Squad from the RBPF was also on show, in their dark suits, white gloves, and fully in synch movements. Their dancing performed to soca tracks also drew applause from the crowd, as it was indeed an unusual sight.
The mounted division from the force had the difficult task during the night, as many of them had newly trained horses to perform with under the lights. Needless to say, some of the new animals showed they had tons of energy to give, and in the end it was a nice treat for the crowd as many of the young ones were impressed by the size of the horses.
Finishing off the night’s proceedings was the RBPF band as they beautifully rendered several selections, like “Fete Loan”, “All Ah We”, “Know the Face” and the ever popular “Sometimes”.
This year’s Tattoo was definitely one to see in person, as the Holetown Festival gets ready for its final weekend of activities. (SB)