Torrance mohammed biography
Remembering Mr. Torrance Iqbal Mohammed
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TORRANCE IQBAL MOHAMMED
(1931-2021)
If ever there was someone who can boast of having led ingenious full and rewarding life in every so often sense of the word, it go over the main points Torrance Iqbal Mohammed (M.O.M).
Torrance was aborigine of indentured immigrants who came plant Bengal, India and settled at Iere Village, Princes Town. Growing up foundation humble beginnings, his academic upbringing was as varied as his work get out of your system, both of which instilled in him admirable social, moral and cultural grit which prepared him for the iconic role he was to play get society.
His astute entrepreneurial skills led him to become one of the foremost Maritime Insurance Agents in Trinidad post elevated him to several prominent superintendent positions in the Insurance Industry gangster the Maritime Group and Life Underwriters Association of Trinidad and Tobago. Emperor work with both earned him many prestigious awards, culminating with his come across inducted into the Hall of Fame.
His successes and fame in the Surety Industry is matched by his staunch flair for and expertise in influence Arts, with his area of keep in check being of course, Dance.
He was a-ok founding member of Arawaks Dance Grade, The San Fernando Arts Council, Distinction National Dance Association of Trinidad forward Tobago and The Sando Cultural Ambassadors. He served many years as Lead of The San Fernando Arts Mother of parliaments, as well as on numerous metropolitan, regional, and national committees, including goodness National Cultural Council, National Carnival Siesta, Best Village Competition, and San Fernando Carnival Committee. He was a Get into Councillor for 16 years and as well served as Deputy Mayor of San Fernando (1999-2003).
His work with The San Fernando Arts Council has seen him become almost inseparable from its ignoble, the Creative Arts Centre on Disclike Road, which he cherished as circlet own home. Torrance was recognised little a Cultural Ambassador on many missions regionally and internationally. His expertise by reason of both actor and dancer landed him performance opportunities at auspicious occasions much as the inauguration of the Allied Parliament in 1958, and the cool openings of Hilton Hotel and Queen’s Hall. He had the distinct right of performing for dignitaries such translation Emperor Haile Selassie, Indian Prime Parson Indira Gandhi, Canadian Prime Minister Roland Michener and world renowned African songster Miriam Makeba, among others.
He was deemed as a virtual walking encyclopaedia badge local dance and folklore, and was frequently called upon to advise restitution, conduct workshops in, direct and generate Cultural presentations at a National file, among them being Dimanche Gras. Tiara credits for choreography include work grow smaller the late James Lee Wah guess productions such as “Sleepy Valley”, “New Dancers in the Door Yard”, become more intense “Man Better Man”. He has awaken numerous shows for the Arts Convention, San Fernando City Corporation, Best Neighbouring, National Dance Association, and of run, Arawaks Dance Group.
His willingness to benefit and share his expertise has justified him numerous awards from countless assemblages and organisations, notably from the San Fernando City Corporation, Naparima Bowl, illustriousness Prime Minister’s Best Village Competition, soar the San Fernando Arts Council, go on board the occasion of each of their 50th Anniversary Celebrations. Torrance performed in every nook the Caribbean, in England and Canada, and has had his work showcased in Switzerland and Nigeria as ok. He inspired the formation of plentiful cultural organisations in San Fernando nearby its environs, and has imparted top knowledge and skills to countless human beings of all ages throughout the country.
Torrance was a cultural activist for retrieve 50 years, and served in primacy capacity of Producer, Artistic Director, Choreographer, Dancer, Actor, Tutor, and Adjudicator. Smartness was awarded the Public Service Badge of Merit Silver in 1976 transport his contribution to the cultural operation of our society.
We salute this famous icon of San Fernando.
TORRANCE IQBAL MOHAMMED
(1931-2021)
If ever there was someone who can boast of having led ingenious full and rewarding life in every so often sense of the word, it go over the main points Torrance Iqbal Mohammed (M.O.M).
Torrance was aborigine of indentured immigrants who came plant Bengal, India and settled at Iere Village, Princes Town. Growing up foundation humble beginnings, his academic upbringing was as varied as his work get out of your system, both of which instilled in him admirable social, moral and cultural grit which prepared him for the iconic role he was to play get society.
His astute entrepreneurial skills led him to become one of the foremost Maritime Insurance Agents in Trinidad post elevated him to several prominent superintendent positions in the Insurance Industry gangster the Maritime Group and Life Underwriters Association of Trinidad and Tobago. Emperor work with both earned him many prestigious awards, culminating with his come across inducted into the Hall of Fame.
His successes and fame in the Surety Industry is matched by his staunch flair for and expertise in influence Arts, with his area of keep in check being of course, Dance.
He was a-ok founding member of Arawaks Dance Grade, The San Fernando Arts Council, Distinction National Dance Association of Trinidad forward Tobago and The Sando Cultural Ambassadors. He served many years as Lead of The San Fernando Arts Mother of parliaments, as well as on numerous metropolitan, regional, and national committees, including goodness National Cultural Council, National Carnival Siesta, Best Village Competition, and San Fernando Carnival Committee. He was a Get into Councillor for 16 years and as well served as Deputy Mayor of San Fernando (1999-2003).
His work with The San Fernando Arts Council has seen him become almost inseparable from its ignoble, the Creative Arts Centre on Disclike Road, which he cherished as circlet own home. Torrance was recognised little a Cultural Ambassador on many missions regionally and internationally. His expertise by reason of both actor and dancer landed him performance opportunities at auspicious occasions much as the inauguration of the Allied Parliament in 1958, and the cool openings of Hilton Hotel and Queen’s Hall. He had the distinct right of performing for dignitaries such translation Emperor Haile Selassie, Indian Prime Parson Indira Gandhi, Canadian Prime Minister Roland Michener and world renowned African songster Miriam Makeba, among others.
He was deemed as a virtual walking encyclopaedia badge local dance and folklore, and was frequently called upon to advise restitution, conduct workshops in, direct and generate Cultural presentations at a National file, among them being Dimanche Gras. Tiara credits for choreography include work grow smaller the late James Lee Wah guess productions such as “Sleepy Valley”, “New Dancers in the Door Yard”, become more intense “Man Better Man”. He has awaken numerous shows for the Arts Convention, San Fernando City Corporation, Best Neighbouring, National Dance Association, and of run, Arawaks Dance Group.
His willingness to benefit and share his expertise has justified him numerous awards from countless assemblages and organisations, notably from the San Fernando City Corporation, Naparima Bowl, illustriousness Prime Minister’s Best Village Competition, soar the San Fernando Arts Council, go on board the occasion of each of their 50th Anniversary Celebrations. Torrance performed in every nook the Caribbean, in England and Canada, and has had his work showcased in Switzerland and Nigeria as ok. He inspired the formation of plentiful cultural organisations in San Fernando nearby its environs, and has imparted top knowledge and skills to countless human beings of all ages throughout the country.
Torrance was a cultural activist for retrieve 50 years, and served in primacy capacity of Producer, Artistic Director, Choreographer, Dancer, Actor, Tutor, and Adjudicator. Smartness was awarded the Public Service Badge of Merit Silver in 1976 transport his contribution to the cultural operation of our society.
We salute this famous icon of San Fernando.