Reel And Jig: The Tobago Dance That Has Stood The Test Of Time
July 8, 2026
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The first notes of the violin, accompanied by the unmistakable bass of the tambourine and the rhythm of the triangle, signal the legs and waist to move as their ancestors danced.
The Reel and Jig, one of the most popular indigenous dances portrayed during the Tobago Heritage Festival, is most commonly associated with the Ole Time Tobago Wedding.
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