KasheDance presents | Konversations Systemic Racism in African Diasporic Dance in Canada

Systemic Racism is an inherit part of Dance in Canada. Given the recent amplifications on the subject, KasheDance wanted to create a platform where choreographers, arts administrators, teachers, dancers studying / training / practicing

and performing in African Diasporic contemporary dance sector in Canada could come together to discuss the issues of race, funding, creation and community.

ON June 12th 6pm a lively Konversation facilitated by KasheDance Creative Associate Chris Walker @cookufur heard thoughts from with thoughts and contributions to the conversation from Zab Maboungou/Compagnie Danse Nyata Nyata @nyatanyata , Vivine Scarlet

(Dance Immersion @danceimmersion ), Charmaine Headley, @justifye Bakari I Lindsay @bakariifa (@COBA), @Casimiro Nhussi (@nafrodanceproductions ), @esiemensah (@esiemensahcreations), @Patrick Parson (@balletcreole), Michelle Moss

The discussion was open to anyone participating in, interested in and curious about Canadian African Diasporic Dance traditions. #IPOC allies and friends