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Esie Mensah Creations in association with Soul Pepper Theatre presents…

A Revolution of Love

Commissioned by Toronto History Museums, City of Toronto, for Awakenings

A digital short film that follows a young Black woman as she grapples with the histories of her ancestors, the present-day violence ravaging her community, and begins to imagine what her future looks like through dance.

Learn More About Awakenings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgGQv4efnI8&t=16s

Watch My TEDxToronto Talk Here

My skin was “too dark” for my profession, so I changed the story

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Rihanna + Drake “Work” Video

1837: The Farmers’ Revolt

Shaw Festival: Russian Play & Victory

21 Black Futures: Cavities

Caroline or Change: Musical Stage + Obsidian Theatre

The Dance Current – Feature Article

SEE ALL PROJECTS
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BLOG & ESIE NEWS

Shows & Events
September 10, 2019

SHADES – OCTOBER 3rd, 2019 Toronto

Making its debut at the Fall for Dance North festival, Esie Mensah Creations’ SHADES re-examines the wound that is colourism - prejudice against a person based on the fairness, or...
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Shows & Events
September 10, 2019

ZAYO – SEPTEMBER 17-18th in Ottawa

Now being featured in the Prismatic Arts Festival for the first time, Esie Mensah Creations brings ZAYO, a bold dance-theatre work about self-discovery, destiny, and personal strength. Ouhna arrives in...
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Shows & Events
August 1, 2018

ZAYO x INDIEGOGO

I’m so excited and proud to bring ZAYO to SummerWorks! I’m asking for help from our supporters and our community to contribute to ZAYO’s creative team. Our goal is to raise...
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