About this Event
BLACK FLAMES features two days of electrifying performances!
In its second edition, the festival is proud to present audacious black women choreographers who fearlessly experiment, reimagine, and disrupt conventional dance norms. Hip hop embraces technology through tangible wire and steel objects, sparking thought-provoking inquiries. Tradition dances hand in hand with contemporary influences, unveiling new perspectives that invite us to immerse ourselves in the vibrant rhythms, lush culture, and sacred practices of Haiti. Blazing trails, a new generation of choreographers embarks on a journey of self-exploration, delving into profound questions that ignite their artistic practice. Be ready to be set aflame!
YENSA Festival: Black Flames
AUG 23 & 24 | 8pm
Program Length: Approx. 80 Minutes
Location: Betty Oliphant Theatre,
BLACK FLAMES Performing Artists:
Compagnie Orédans (Montréal)
I'thandi Munro (Halifax)
Rosie Harbans (Toronto)
Olivia Okonkwo (Toronto)
and more!
YENSA Festival, produced by Lua Shayenne Dance Company (LSDC), is an international biennial festival that celebrates the work of women in dance from African and Afro-diasporic cultures and invites audiences to witness and celebrate the incredible history and evolution of Black dance. Through performances, workshops, exhibitions, and public lectures, this incredible festival inspires discussion about the diversity of African diasporic aesthetics, history, and politics.
Visit our website to see the full festival schedule and lineup at yensafestival.com.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Canada
CAD 0.00 to CAD 49.26