Hailing from the city of Thies, Senegal but now based in the Toronto area, Tamsir Seck specializes in traditional African drumming and ballet, influenced by his highly musical family. Among the drums that he excels in playing are the Djembé, the Tama (or talking drum), the Sabar and the Xalam
Esie Mensah is a professional dancer and choreographer to the Canadian industry. She has built an extensive resume that includes an appearance in the Coca Cola’s “Freestyle” commercial and Walt Disney film “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam”. Esie has danced for industry icons such as Janelle Monae, Deborah Cox, Anjulie, Flo Rida at the […]
Marcio was born in Macapá-AP, and grew up in the city Belém, a city in the Amazon region of Brazil. His first contact with capoeira was, as for many Brazilians, on the street: in a spontaneous way, without structure or a master to guide him. At 17, Marcio began studying with Mestre Bezerra, recognized for […]
(Cote d’Ivoire) Originally from the Ivory Coast and established in Canada since 1994, Ms. Justine Gogoua is a prominent figure in Canadian performing arts and theatre, particularly in Ontario where she lives. Former member, founder and artistic director of the Groupe des Arts Bassan since its founding in June 1995, Justine Gogoua has left her […]
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Founder of the Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company (1982) and the Academy of Spanish Dance. She is a passionate and formidable dancer, teacher and choreographer, and has been at the centre of establishing Toronto’s flamenco community.
Photo credit: Carl Reid, copyrighted property of COBA – Collective of Black Artists. Co-founder of COBA (Collective of Black Artists) BaKari I. Lindsay was born on the sunny isle of Trinidad, West Indies. Perfecting his crafts for the past 25 years, BaKari is a dancer, choreographer, researcher, singer, musician, costume designer/maker and father.
Artistic Director/Founder of Red Sky Performance
Anjelica Scannura is Co-Artistic Director of Ritmo Flamenco is proud to be a newly elected board member of Dance Ontario. A dancer since she was very young, she began her dance training at Canada’s National Ballet School. Anjelica’s main love is flamenco although she is an accomplished and versatile dancer, having studied many forms of […]
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