Rooted & Rising: 2 CLASS PASS

Attend 2 workshops of your choice from our Africa Vibes Fall Wrokshop Series: Rooted & Rising, at a discounted rate. You will be prompted to select your workshops during the purchase process.

AFRICA VIBES is a workshop series hosted by YENSA Festival, inviting Black Women instructors to share their knowledge of movements connected to the African diaspora with the community.

ROOTED & RISING

After a successful first year of programming, YENSA Festival is excited to announce its AFRICA VIBES Fall series: Rooted & Rising! Join us as we welcome Chenise Mitchell, who will guide participants through Jazz and its deep connections to African dance and rhythms, and Lua Shayenne, who has been deeply engaged in intensive training this year and is eager to share her growth and passion for West African dance. This season offers a unique opportunity to LEARN, CONNECT, and CELEBRATE the roots and evolution of dance.

Jazz Grounding with Chenise Mitchell

Join Chenise through a grounding warm up, exploration in connection to jazz music and expressions through the form, with the focus on the black origins of jazz. The class will flow with the level of who is in the room. Be prepared for a unique class as Chenise shares her Jazz journey with you.

Dances & Rhythms of Africa with Lua Shayenne

Lua Shayenne, based in Toronto, Canada, is a dedicated student of traditional Mandé dances and rhythms. Her dance workshops seamlessly integrate song, cultural insights, and live percussion, catering to participants of all skill levels. Through the grounded movement of dances from Africa, Lua Shayenne invites you to celebrate your body as the Temple of the spirit, intimately connected to Mother Earth. Together we explore Breath, Ground, Inner Rhythm and Current.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

October 25 - Jazz Grounding with Chenise Mitchell

November 8 - Dances and Rhythms of Africa with Lua Shayenne

November 22 - - Jazz Grounding with Chenise Mitchell

December 6 - Dances and Rhythms of Africa with Lua Shayenne

*All workshops take place 2pm - 4pm, and offer an ALL-LEVELS experience, open to everyone.

Learn more the instructors and thier workshops on our website HERE!

Class Package Policy

If you are unable to attend one of your chosen workshops due to illness or unforeseen circumstance, you may transfer to another workshop date, subject to availability. If no alternative dates remain, that workshop will be forfeited. Kindly consider it as a donation to the artists and the hard working staff. Please note, tickets are non-refundable.

These workshops are made possible with the support of Jörgen Dance / George Brown College Dance .

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

George Brown College, 146 Kendal Avenue, Toronto, Canada