Join Dancemakers, as they host a Studio Visit with dance artist and curator, Kwasi Obeng-Adjei!

“As a guest curator with Dancemakers, my intention is to center, uplift, celebrate, and shine a spotlight on African street dances. This project is about reconnecting and returning to the essence of the dances while embracing the power they hold to explore identity, honour traditions, and build community.”

Kwasi Obeng-Adjei is a Canadian multidisciplinary artist, emerging choreographer, and dance educator based in Brampton, Ontario. His dance journey began at the age of 14 when he was accepted into the regional arts program at St. Roch Catholic Secondary School.

Kwasi went on to train with renowned choreographers and artistic directors such as Esie Mensah, Lua Shayenne, Ronald Taylor, Mark Sameuls, Rodney Diverlus and more. He credits these mentors with encouraging him to pursue formative performance opportunities with the Pan-American Games, the Toronto Raptors’ halftime show, Asake “Lungu Boy” Tour and the productions Kira, The Path | La Voie (Luminato 2019) and Zayo.

*This Studio Visit is part of the Bespoke Venue Visits with Festival Partners on August 13th.