Photo by Dahlia Katz
Come celebrate your body as the Temple of the spirit connected to Mother Earth.
Lua Shayenne is based in Toronto, Canada. She is an avid student of traditional Mandé dances and rhythms. Her dance workshops with live percussion are adapted to all levels. Through the grounded movement of dances from Africa, Lua Shayenne invites you to celebrate your body as the Temple of the spirit connected to Mother Earth. We explore Breath, Ground, Inner Rhythm and Current.
When: Saturday, March 16th
Where: Main Studio at 366 Adelaide East
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Investment: $19.50+HST
About Lua
Lua Shayenne, intricately weaves contemporary narratives through dance, song, and storytelling, drawing from her African roots and her faith - the Baha'i Faith. Her art aims to stir hearts and consciences while actively engaging with audiences and communities, advocating for social justice, and spiritual progress. As a nominee for the K.M. Hunter Dance award and recipient of the BMO Seeds Fund Award, Lua is currently touring her children’s theatre multidisciplinary show "Yassama and The Beaded Calabash”.
In 2024, Lua Shayenne choreographed and premiered two new works for her dance company, Lua Shayenne Dance Company: "WATER SPIRIT" and "FRONTIERS | FRONTIÈRES."
In 2022, she spearheaded the launch of the YENSA Festival through LSDC, providing a platform to celebrate and recognize the diverse talents of black women dance practitioners.