ESIE MENSAH - DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
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BIO
Esie Mensah is an artist whose creative footprint extends into many genres, disciplines and regions. As a dancer, choreographer, director, educator, and TedX speaker, Esie’s mastery of storytelling is as diverse as her experience.From working with megastars like Rihanna, Drake, and Arcade Fire to historic brands like Coca-Cola, TIFF, and the Toronto Raptors, this powerful woman shows no sign of slowing down.
She was a featured speaker at TEDxToronto 2019, where she spoke about her experience as a dark-skinned dancer and the process of creating her Dora-nominated production Shades. More recently, she was a part of IMPACT21 Theatre Festival, performing her solo work A Seat at the Table—an ode to the complexities and realities of the black experience. Esie was also recently a featured choreographer for dance film, New Monuments, co-created by Canadian Stage and Luminato Festival, which explores Canada’s hidden history.
Despite her origins within dance Esie continues to evolve. Her short film, A Revolution of Love, opened Toronto History Museum’s ongoing Awakenings initiative to decolonize historic spaces. In July 2021, Esie announced the world premiere of her newest short film, TESSEL, a national call of healing supported by 21 dance organizations from across Canada and co-commissioned by Fall For Dance North and Habourfront Centre.
