Dr. Suzanne Burke, Head of The UWI Department of Literary, Cultural and Communication Studies, discusses the 2026 Rex Nettleford Distinguished Lecture, themed Dancing the Nation into Being: Art, Agency, and the Caribbean Imagination. The interview explores the enduring legacy of Rex Nettleford, the role of dance and the arts in shaping Caribbean identity, and the importance of cultural expression in nation building. Dr. Burke also shares what audiences can expect from the lecture, which takes place on 27 June at 6:00 p.m. and will be streamed live on UWISTA’s Facebook page.