Dance - It’s About Time: Dancing Black in Canada

Dr. Seika Boye is a scholar, writer, educator, whose practice evolves around dance and movement. She is an Assistant Professor and  Director of the Institute for Dance Studies at the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies, at the University of Toronto. 

From 1995-2010, Seika danced professionally with Ballet Creole, Electric  Company Theatre, Judith Marcuse Projects and many independent dance artists. She has served as a movement dramaturg, acted as guest curator for Canadian Stage, and as a mentor/teacher for Soulpepper Academy. In her presentation, she will discuss her journey researching social and theatrical dance within Canada’s Black population. She will also talk about the ongoing development and touring of her award-winning exhibition “It’s About Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970.” Further information at: the following websites: www.dancingblackcanada.ca;          https://www.sfu.ca/galleries/audain-gallery/ItsAboutTime.html

The Salon is scheduled  for Tuesday, Jan 31 Doors open at 7 pm, program begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25

**** In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to zoom on the same date.