African Canadians - Pitch Page























Dancer
Percy's Ghanaian background, while an integral part of his dance career, he's a member of the Black Stars dance company, is trying to figure out how his African roots affect his life - both artistic as well as person. His one and only visit to Ghana both strengthened his connection to the continent and its people, as well as underlined his Canadian identity.
Dancer
Pluga moved to Toronto from Mozambique only a few years ago, but is already embedded in the city's burgeoning African and African Fusion dance scene.
Dancer and Teacher
Christian has been shuttling between Toronto and Montreal where he teaches as well as dances with Louise Lapierre Danse company.
Spoken Word Poet
Britta is focused on support and help to the youth community in the city, especially those coming from challenging social and economical background. She's also a poet and performer who expresses personal and social issues.
Actor, Poet, Activist
Mello integrates his social aware activities across his work for the Ontario government's diversity program as well as his artistic activities as a poet and a social activist.
Dancer. Choreographer. Producer.
A passionate African Canadian who takes this hyphenation seriously, she's a first generation Canadian with roots in Ghana, and is purposefully weaving her family's history and roots into her art, dancing and choreography.
Dancer
Kassi balances her own entrepreneurial aspirations and also being part of the Tribal Crackling Wind and the Coleman Lemieux Compagnie dance companies.
Online executive. Dancer.
"African dance is about story-telling and sharing life experiences..."
Gregory landed in Toronto just 4 years ago from Paris. He parlayed his business school experience into a position with Expedia, as well as dedicates as much time as possible to dance, with emphasis on African street dance as an inspiration, working closely with fellow dancers in Toronto.
Actor
Adi is uniquely comfortable in his body and is equally expressive.
Optometrist and store owner
Tewfik's journey from Somalia via Italy to Toronto is not atypical for many of his generation seeding a new home here in Toronto. He since built a business around specialty glasses.
Actor
Marcelle arrived in Canada in 1985 and built a life for herself and her family here in Ontario and British Columbia. There are no excuses in how she manages her career. Hard working and focused there is nothing that deters Marcelle from achieving her goals.
Actor
Amanda's work with local theatre companies and her last performance in the Toronto Fringe, also speaks to her social awareness. Her appearance in "All Our Yesterdays - a play for Nigeria's missing girls" won wide accolades from critics and theatre patrons alike.
Dancer
Ohm's love for dance and now competing for his renewed interest in photography.