Described by the Toronto Star as a “group of gifted, fearlessly energetic young dancers”, LUA SHAYENNE DANCE COMPANY (LSDC) presents contemporary dance and live music works rooted in the aesthetics and values of West African dance, rhythms and culture. Our original creations explore current subject matters with the aim to be a source of social good and spiritual progress.
LSDC fosters the appreciation of the sophisticated artistry and technique of the neo-traditional African dance and music forms by producing exciting showcase presentations, offering professional training intensives; collaborating with and commissioning international artists.
LSDC is also deeply committed to building healthy communities through enriching educational programs and workshops with local and international artists.
Since its inception in 2011, LSDC has presented six productions including KIRA, The Path | La Voie (Luminato - The Fleck Theatre - 2019), Djaa, the Drought (Arts in the Parks, Toronto - 2016), Hybrid and Woman’s Whisper (CCF Frontenac, Kingston, ON - 2016), cos.mo.pol.i.tan, (Harbourfront Centre, Toronto - 2014); Djaa (Festival International Danse Encore, Québec - 2013); Departure 00:00, (Lower Ossington Theatre, Toronto - 2012).
LSDC has also been featured in major venues and festivals such as Fall for Dance North Open Studio at Union Station (2019), Unionville Festival (2019), WASSA! WASSA! Africa Dance and drum Fête (2018), Fall for Dance North (Sony Centre, 2016), Centre Culturel Français Frontenac (Kingston - 2016/17), Porch View Dances (2017), Mayor’s Art Lunch (2017), Intersection Dance (Burlington Performing Arts Centre - 2016), Francofest (Hamilton - 2016), Dusk Dances (Toronto - 2012/14/15), Dancing On the Edge Festival (Vancouver - 2015), Festival International DansEncore (Trois-Rivières, Québec - 2012) and more.
LSDC fosters the appreciation of the sophisticated artistry and technique of the neo-traditional African dance and music forms by producing exciting showcase presentations, offering professional training intensives; collaborating with and commissioning international artists.
LSDC is also deeply committed to building healthy communities through enriching educational programs and workshops with local and international artists.
Since its inception in 2011, LSDC has presented six productions including KIRA, The Path | La Voie (Luminato - The Fleck Theatre - 2019), Djaa, the Drought (Arts in the Parks, Toronto - 2016), Hybrid and Woman’s Whisper (CCF Frontenac, Kingston, ON - 2016), cos.mo.pol.i.tan, (Harbourfront Centre, Toronto - 2014); Djaa (Festival International Danse Encore, Québec - 2013); Departure 00:00, (Lower Ossington Theatre, Toronto - 2012).
LSDC has also been featured in major venues and festivals such as Fall for Dance North Open Studio at Union Station (2019), Unionville Festival (2019), WASSA! WASSA! Africa Dance and drum Fête (2018), Fall for Dance North (Sony Centre, 2016), Centre Culturel Français Frontenac (Kingston - 2016/17), Porch View Dances (2017), Mayor’s Art Lunch (2017), Intersection Dance (Burlington Performing Arts Centre - 2016), Francofest (Hamilton - 2016), Dusk Dances (Toronto - 2012/14/15), Dancing On the Edge Festival (Vancouver - 2015), Festival International DansEncore (Trois-Rivières, Québec - 2012) and more.
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Décrite par le Toronto Star comme "un groupe de danse extrêmement doué et bouillonnant d’énergie", LUA SHAYENNE DANCE COMPANY (LSDC) présente des œuvres de danse et musique contemporaines qui puisent dans l'esthétique de la danse, de la musique et de la culture de l’Afrique de l’Ouest.
Nos créations originales explorent les sujets d'actualité dans le but de favoriser le changement social et le progrès spirituel.
LSDC met en valeur la technique et l’éblouissante virtuosité des musiques et danses néo-traditionnelles de l’Afrique à travers la présentation de spectacles de danse et musique, l’organisation d’ateliers de formation professionnelles, les collaborations et échanges avec des artistes de renommée internationale et son engagement actif dans le développement de programmes communautaire.
LSDC a produit six spectacles: KIRA, The Path | La Voie (Luminato - The Fleck Theatre - 2019), Djaa | The Drought, La Sécheresse (Arts In the Parks - 2016), Hybride et Murmure de Femme (Centre Culturel Français de Frontenac, Kingston, ON - 2016), cos.mo.pol.i.tan (Harbourfront, Studio Theatre- 2014), Djaa (Festival International Danse Encore, Québec - 2013) et Departure 00:00 (Lower Ossington Theatre - 2012).
La compagnie s'est produite dans de nombreuses salles et de nombreux festivals tels que Fall for Dance North Open Studio à Union Station (2019), Unionville Festival (2019), WASSA! WASSA! Africa Dance and drum Fête (2018), Fall for Dance North (Sony Centre, 2016), Centre Culturel Français Frontenac (Kingston - 2016/17), Porch View Dances (2017), Mayor’s Art Lunch (2017), Intersection Dance (Burlington Performing Arts Centre - 2016), Francofest (Hamilton - 2016), Dusk Dances (Toronto - 2012/14/15), Dancing On the Edge Festival (Vancouver - 2015), Festival International DansEncore (Trois-Rivières, Québec - 2012) etc.
Nos créations originales explorent les sujets d'actualité dans le but de favoriser le changement social et le progrès spirituel.
LSDC met en valeur la technique et l’éblouissante virtuosité des musiques et danses néo-traditionnelles de l’Afrique à travers la présentation de spectacles de danse et musique, l’organisation d’ateliers de formation professionnelles, les collaborations et échanges avec des artistes de renommée internationale et son engagement actif dans le développement de programmes communautaire.
LSDC a produit six spectacles: KIRA, The Path | La Voie (Luminato - The Fleck Theatre - 2019), Djaa | The Drought, La Sécheresse (Arts In the Parks - 2016), Hybride et Murmure de Femme (Centre Culturel Français de Frontenac, Kingston, ON - 2016), cos.mo.pol.i.tan (Harbourfront, Studio Theatre- 2014), Djaa (Festival International Danse Encore, Québec - 2013) et Departure 00:00 (Lower Ossington Theatre - 2012).
La compagnie s'est produite dans de nombreuses salles et de nombreux festivals tels que Fall for Dance North Open Studio à Union Station (2019), Unionville Festival (2019), WASSA! WASSA! Africa Dance and drum Fête (2018), Fall for Dance North (Sony Centre, 2016), Centre Culturel Français Frontenac (Kingston - 2016/17), Porch View Dances (2017), Mayor’s Art Lunch (2017), Intersection Dance (Burlington Performing Arts Centre - 2016), Francofest (Hamilton - 2016), Dusk Dances (Toronto - 2012/14/15), Dancing On the Edge Festival (Vancouver - 2015), Festival International DansEncore (Trois-Rivières, Québec - 2012) etc.
