Deindustrialization, which began affecting North America and Northwestern Europe in the 1950s, unevenly impacted various workforces. These groups, which have experienced mass layoffs and relocations due to globalization and trade […]
*Showing by invitation only* First glimpses at phase 2 work in progress on Uncovering Roots in workshop.
Conversations on Parent and Caregiver Support in the Canadian Performing Arts Sector Presented by Balancing Act Canada and Women’s Work Festival ASL interpretation and French interpretation provided Purchase tickets Here
🎉✨ Join us for "Legacy and Triumph" - A Black History Month Celebration! ✨🎉 🗓️ Date: Feb 2 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Federation Hall Celebrate the rich heritage and triumphs of Black […]
Started by Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae in 2017, Black And Free is an artistic and academic experience that deepens, enlivens and expresses themes of blackness and freedom projecting expansive visions of what that […]
In Canada, the United States, Australia, and other settler colonies, the dispossession of Indigenous land is integral to histories of industrialization. Resource industries like forestry, mining and oil are inextricably […]
THE WATAH THEATRE AND UBUNTU! DECOLONIAL ARTS CENTRE PRESENT THE DECOLONIAL FRAMEWORKS SYMPOSIUM FEATURING WORKSHOPS BY NINE BLACK ARTS PARTICIPANTS OF THE DECOLONIAL FRAMEWORKS PROGRAM; FACILITATED BY D’BI.YOUNG ANITAFRIKA USING […]
Join us on select Wednesdays in January to experience Black and Free: New Art, an event that explores the multifaceted experiences of Blackness and freedom through historical and contemporary lenses. […]
Join us for the 8th Annual Caribbean Symposium for History & Genealogy, hosted by the Anguilla Genealogical Society! This highly anticipated event brings together historians, genealogists, researchers, and enthusiasts from […]
Kevin A. Ormsby, along with KasheDance, will draw from Pan-Africanist based movement and host the ‘Kultcha Live Yah’ series at Citadel + Compagnie during the Festival. The series includes in-person […]
Esie Mensah and Raechele Lovell – two artists who honour the voices that live within them and find themselves intrigued with seeing beyond their capacities. Drawing on their heritage, experiences and […]
Emergent – Coming to be in a State of Emergency. DiverseWorks Inaugural Choreography, Emergent, is a living exploration of an Artist’s experience through a BIPOC lens. Bringing their own lived […]
DiverseBlog celebrates the transformative power of movement by sharing stories, insights, and inspiration from the world of dance. From behind-the-scenes looks at innovative choreography to highlights of diverse cultural expressions in performance, our blog fosters a deeper connection to the art form. Join us as we explore the creative journeys that bring dance to life and build a community that values inclusivity and expression.
Directed by Raechele Lovell, Emergent blends contemporary dance and theatre to explore themes of resilience, self-discovery, and collective growth. The production invites audiences to reflect on identity, change, and the power of authentic self-expression.
The Meeting Place is more than a performance—it is a transformative gathering space where individuals embark on a journey of self-discovery through movement. Co-created by visionary artists Esie Mensah and Raechele Lovell, this site-specific dance and theatre work invites participants to explore honesty, integrity, and forgiveness in an immersive artistic experience.
In “Systemic Issues Need Not Apply: One Artist’s Journey of Existing in the Margins,” featured in the Canadian Theatre Review, Raechele Lovell shares her personal narrative as a biracial Afro-descendant settler born in 1989 on Turtle Island. She delves into her experiences growing up in poverty within a family marked by generational trauma, offering a profound exploration of life on society’s periphery.
Frustrated by barriers facing marginalized artists, Raechele Lovell founded DiverseWorks Dance Co. to create a more inclusive and equitable space for dancers in Waterloo Region. Through initiatives like the paid Emergent apprenticeship program, the company is helping the next generation of diverse artists build confidence, skills, and professional opportunities.
Raechele Lovell is a choreographer, educator, and founder of DiverseWorks Dance Co., where art, activism, and social justice intersect. Through innovative programs and performances, she is creating opportunities for marginalized artists while using dance as a tool for healing, storytelling, and community transformation.
