Principal dancer of National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) Kerry-Ann Henry will be honoured by the Rex Nettleford Foundation at the 2026 edition of Remembering Rex, a performance of the NDTC and University Singers.

The event, which will take place on Tuesday, February 10, at Little Theatre will honour the extraordinary life, legacy, and cultural vision of the late Professor Rex Nettleford, scholar, choreographer, cultural activist, and co-founder of the NDTC.

“Through dance and song, the evening will celebrate Professor Nettleford’s enduring contributions to Jamaican identity, excellence, and nation-building, as well as recognise Ms Henry for her outstanding talent and significant contribution to the arts in Jamaica”, said Elizabeth Buchanan-Hind, executive director of Rex Nettleford Foundation.

Henry began her dance career 31 years ago at Rose Gordon Preparatory School in St Andrew. Her exceptional talent caught the eyes of Joyce Campbell and the rest is history, as under the tutelage of Professor Nettleford she developed into a world-class dancer. Today she is the principal dancer for the NDTC, wooing audiences at home and abroad with her breathtaking performances.

Rex Nettleford Foundation was founded May 28, 2010 to ensure that Professor Nettleford’s legacy lives on, to identify students who exhibit the promise of Professor Nettleford and assist them in developing their talents, and to support scholars and programmes in the areas in which he was engaged.