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Dance Revolt
Dance REVOLT is a full day dance conference open to students in grades 8-12 + College and University students.
Date: April 14, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Location: The Second Student Centre 3rd floor. York University (map)
Cost: $50/student
Includes: 3 workshops, masterclass and t-shirt
Are you a dance teacher looking for an amazing opportunity for your students to learn and grow? Dance Revolt is the perfect event for you! Dance Revolt is a full day conference open to students in grades 8-12 + College and University students, taking place on April 14th, 2023 at York University.
This is an amazing opportunity for students to learn choreography, history and culture of the culture of Traditional West African dance, dancehall and Afrobeats. The instructors are professional artists and bring with them a rich local history and teaching experiences. Revolt is where relationships, memories and moments are created. This conference is a high energy, fun-learning environment for all.
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Revolt Faculty
Lydia Onagoruwa
My name is Lydia Onagoruwa and I am first generation Canadian Nigerian. Dance has always been a huge part of my life however I always shyed away from my cultural
Edz Gyamfi
Edmund “Edz” Gyamfi (born, 1986), better known by his stage name Edz Gyamfi, is a Ghanaian-Canadian dance choreographer from Ottawa, Ontario Canada. Born in Kumasi, Ghana Edz was exposed to dance and various
Zahra Abena
Through discovery and training, Zahra is skilled in Traditional West African, Afro-Caribbean folklore, Afrobeats, Dancehall and Soca. Zahra is dedicated to disseminating knowledge about the vast beauty and history of
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The conference is open to students in grades 8-12 + College and University Students. Limited spaces are open to the public to account for youth not in the school systems.
*Youth ages 13-21 years old.
The conference has a max capacity of 200 students. Students are divided into 4 groups of 50 students each divided by skill level.
Registrations are 100% refundable if cancelled within 10 days. Otherwise a 50% refund is applied. Registrations cancelled after the last date to register are not refundable.
Schools and community organizations will be sent an invoice and payments processed through accounts payable or cheque.
All other registrations are required to pay online with credit card or debit visa.
The Second Student Centre
17 Library Lane.
Each attendee must complete the attendee waiver form.
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