The Dancehall Queen title returned to Jamaica when Montegonian,Tavia Morris, a 25-year-old nail technician, was crowned champion at the Pier One Complex on the Waterfront last Saturday, It was the 14th staging of the world’s largest dancehall dancing competition. In previous years the title was taken by Michelle Young from America and before that Maude Francato from Canada.Tavia Morris had previously made the top ten last year with her captivating moves and nimble foot due to her loosing point by spending too much time on a metal lighting rig. This year however was hers she left the venue with the Red Label Wine International Dancehall Queen title and $350,000 richer, had the crowd going wild with provocative gyrating, balancing on her feet as well as on her head. She also took home the title for the Best Outfit.

The second spot was taken by Ursula Fyce a polish dancer who took over the large crowd with her scorching moves, she also took the trophy for the Best Dance Routine. Third position went to a fellow Jamaican, Kingstonian Tiffany Hewitt collecting $100,000 for her efforts in the competition. All other women had done well and were acknowledge for their efforts but sadly they failed to surpass the raw and provocative talent of the top three women.

“The Angel Edition” was the theme given to this year’s Red Label Wine International Dancehall Queen competition Over the last five years, 15 inner-city students at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels have received scholarships from proceeds of the event to achieve their academic goals. In recognition of his contribution towards education, Brian Martin also called Big Head, CEO of Bighead Promotions was honored by Montegonians for his contribution towards education. He was crowned Angel with a Heart by production director Jackie Norman just before the crowning of the winners of the female dance contest.