This selector watched members of the audience as he played some of his 'daggerin' songs. - Ian Allen photos

It is often thought that having a dance will bring back the love in any community and the thought was no different for residents of Trench Town when Early Fridays on Eight Street was staged last week.

Promoter of the event, known only as Latoya, told the STAR on Friday that she wanted to bring back the unity in the community when she decided to keep this weekly dance. "We promoting no war, no violence, it's actually good because more people supporting the event and coming into the community and feeling safe," she said. She added that the event started off on a Monday night but she decided to change it to Friday in order to get more support from patrons. And by the looks of things, the change is working.

In Full gear

Early Fridays, a weekly event held from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. was in full gear when the STAR team entered the venue last Friday. Songs like DowntownGirl by D'Angel and a couple songs from Mavadohad patrons lifting their glasses to the sky and simply enjoying themselves.

By 11:45 p.m., the dance had picked up momentum and now resembled a jam-packed event. Patrons could be seen everywhere, some were drinking and "holding a meds" while others danced up a storm.

These patrons danced to every song including A Millie by Lil' Wayne and Live Your Life by T.I. and Rihanna. Another highlight of the party was the area selector known as 'Fire Child' who is said to revive any party that's lacking in vibes. When he took over on the turntables, he showed what he was really made of, selecting songs like Miss Independent, Spotlight, Single Ladies and Rampin' Shop. As was expected, the song Rampin' Shop had females gyrating on their male partners.

Loved the vibes

While enjoying herself, one patron said she loved the vibes and she was happy that the event was changed to a Friday night. "Mi nah lie, the flavour of the party sweet, because of the party, the violence keep down and people from outside coming in and thing," she said.

When the STAR team decided to leave the venue, songs like Beatin, Beatin by Vybz Kartel and Siddung Pon It by Tony Matterhorn had the females 'walking out' on the dance floor. This round of songs soon gave way to the inevitable 'daggering segment' which started with songs like Bend Over by RDX and Dagga Dat. This party definitely had a vibe and the patrons knew how to have fun.

This couple didn't seem to mind being the centre of attention.

These patrons could not go unnoticed at all.

They had no reservations in taking their moves to the centre of the dance floor.

This woman must have been following the instructions in the song 'Ben Ova' as she danced with her partner.