Like many dance artists, Candice Irwin started experiencing body shame when she was a young dance student, and it almost made her quit entirely. Now a dance educator herself, she works to create body shame free classes for her students. In this

The Artist Behind the Work with Nicole Inica Hamilton

Sep 22nd, 2022 27m 48s

We have arrived -- our first season finale! For our final episode, Nicole Inica Hamilton joins host Esie Mensah to talk about the dance media field and the importance of getting to know the artist behind the work. Hamilton is the host and produ

The Ecological Mindset with Anne-Catherine Lebeau

Aug 12th, 2022 29m 39s

For years, Anne-Catherine Lebeau worked as an actress and a rehearsal director. But she was always uncomfortable with the amount of waste that the sector was producing. In 2019, she co-founded Écoscéno to help artists and companies make the eco

Part 2: Unpacking Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival with Collette Murray

Jul 30th, 2022 38m 15s

Colette "Coco" Murray is back! This week, we continue to unpack Toronto's Caribbean Carnival, as the festival launches this weekend. Host Esie Mensah and Murray dive into questions such as: How is Toronto's Caribbean Carnival intertwined with t

Unpacking Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival with Collette Murray

Jul 18th, 2022 36m 55s

Toronto's Caribbean Carnival (formerly Caribana) is often known as just a street party, but many folks don't understand the social significance of the event. Before the festival starts on July 28, Collette Murray is here to talk about what has

Reimagining Ballroom with Rufi Oswaldo

Jun 30th, 2022 31m 51s

This week, Rufi Oswaldo calls in from Calgary. A former dancesport competitor, Oswaldo is now the artistic director of Dancers' Studio West. He's here to talk about the constraints he felt within competitive ballroom - including rigid gender ro

Inside a Changing Institution with Mavis Staines

Jun 16th, 2022 22m 32s

For our first episode, Mavis Staines joins Esie Mensah in studio. Staines is the CEO and the artistic director of Canada'a National Ballet School and she's here to talk about systemic issues within educational institutions and the work that goe

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Introducing: Currently in Dance with Esie Mensah

May 31st, 2022 1m 57s

Inspired by stories from The Dance Current, Canada’s national dance magazine, this summer podcast features rich conversations about the issues affecting dance communities and society at large. Hosted by dance artist Esie Mensah and released eve

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