Lua Shayenne Dance Company

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<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1779350840/wysiwyg/pm46jgbtvybze1aetnmb.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> BLACK FLAMES | YENSA Festival 2026 Two nights of electrifying performance celebrating Black women choreographers under the theme AS I AM. BLACK FLAMES brings together bold works by leading contemporary artists in dance, rhythm, and storytelling. Each evening opens with a pre-show conversation that invites audiences closer to the creative process and the voices behind the work.<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;Kumbh Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;Kumbh Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Featuring: Ayodele Drum &amp; Dance (USA), E.R.N In Motion, Liyah Simbulan, Holla Jazz and a guest appearance by Lua Shayenne Dance Company . Awaken to Rythm! <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1779351399/wysiwyg/kcplbpi6ygbenzapexp8.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Date: Saturday, August 22&nbsp; Pre-show chat: 7:30 PM Performances: 8:00 PM Venue: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/1S6uYdvcMaog9KU28" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2G6</a> SENSORY NOTE:&nbsp;The performance will have LIVE MUSIC! YENSA&rsquo;s live drum and dance performance will include sustained rhythms and varying volumes. Attendees are welcome to step out, take breaks, or use ear protection as needed. Please listen to your body. Learn more about BLACK FLAMES at <a fr-original-style="" href="https://yensafestival.com/workshops" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://yensafestival.com</a>.&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1779351529/wysiwyg/fednmvwo0irhkjn24lit.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Is parking available?Street parking is available on Jarvis Street and surrounding areas. Public parking lots are also located within walking distance of the theatre. TTC Access:The Betty Oliphant Theatre is accessible by TTC via Sherbourne Station and Wellesley Station. Streetcar and bus stops are also located at Carlton &amp; Jarvis and Wellesley &amp; Jarvis. The venue is approximately a 10&ndash;15 minute walk from either station. Accessible TTC routes and trip planning information are available at <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.ttc.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.ttc.ca</a>. Theatre AccessibilityThe Betty Oliphant Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with both stairs and a ramp at the entrance. Accessible washrooms are available on site.Please contact assistantproducer@yensafestival.com in advance for any accessible seating requests. Are tickets refundable?All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable once registration is complete.If you are unable to attend, your ticket will be considered a donation in support of the artists and production team. What is your latecomers policy?Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance and may be seated in the designated latecomer section in the balcony. We recommend arriving early to allow time for entry and seating. Who can I contact for assistance?For any questions or assistance, please contact: <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:assistantproducer@yensafestival.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">assistantproducer@yensafestival.com</a> HEALTH AND SAFETY:&nbsp;Please comply with current Ontario public health regulations and all health and safety measures in place at the venue.&nbsp;ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY:&nbsp;Lua Shayenne Dance Company/YENSA Festival is committed to a healthy, harassment-free environment. There is zero tolerance for harassment in any form. Our culture is based on mutual respect and collaboration. This applies to all audience members and staff. More information: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://yensafestival.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://yensafestival.com</a><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" style="line-height: 1.8; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Thank you for being a part of the YENSA Festival community!&nbsp;

Hi&nbsp;<span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for BLACK FLAMES as part of YENSA Festival 2026.We&rsquo;re honoured to welcome you to an evening of bold performance, rhythm, storytelling, and live music celebrating Black women choreographers under the theme AS I AM. Featuring: Ayodele Drum &amp; Dance (USA), E.R.N In Motion, Liyah Simbulan, Holla Jazz, and a guest appearance by Lua Shayenne Dance Company. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1779511740/wysiwyg/a31vatgcrtluql205ika.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> EVENT DETAILS Date: Saturday, August 22&nbsp; Pre-show chat: 7:30 PM Performance: 8:00 PM Venue: Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2G6 Sensory Note:This performance includes live drumming and varying sound levels. Audience members are welcome to step out, take breaks, or use ear protection as needed. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1779512770/wysiwyg/gdtt58zm87fgjgkpyjdn.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Is parking available?Street parking is available on Jarvis Street and surrounding areas. Public parking lots are also located within walking distance of the theatre. TTC Access:The Betty Oliphant Theatre is accessible by TTC via Sherbourne Station and Wellesley Station. Streetcar and bus stops are also located at Carlton &amp; Jarvis and Wellesley &amp; Jarvis. The venue is approximately a 10&ndash;15 minute walk from either subway station. Accessible TTC routes and trip planning information are available at <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.ttc.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.ttc.ca</a>. Accessibility:&nbsp;The venue is wheelchair accessible. If you require accessible seating or support, please contact associateproducer@yensafestival.com in advance. Important Reminder:&nbsp;Tickets are non-refundable once registration is complete. More information:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://yensafestival.com" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://yensafestival.com</a> Thank you for supporting Black women in dance and performance. We look forward to sharing this experience with you.

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1779350840/wysiwyg/pm46jgbtvybze1aetnmb.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> BLACK FLAMES | YENSA Festival 2026 Two nights of electrifying performance celebrating Black women choreographers under the theme AS I AM. BLACK FLAMES brings together bold works by leading contemporary artists in dance, rhythm, and storytelling. Each evening opens with a pre-show conversation that invites audiences closer to the creative process and the voices behind the work. Featuring: Ayodele Drum &amp; Dance (USA), E.R.N In Motion, Liyah Simbulan, Holla Jazz and a guest appearance by Lua Shayenne Dance Company . Awaken to Rythm! <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1779351399/wysiwyg/kcplbpi6ygbenzapexp8.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> Date: Saturday, August 22  Pre-show chat: 7:30 PM Performances: 8:00 PM Venue: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/1S6uYdvcMaog9KU28" target="_blank">Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2G6</a> SENSORY NOTE: The performance will have LIVE MUSIC! YENSA’s live drum and dance performance will include sustained rhythms and varying volumes. Attendees are welcome to step out, take breaks, or use ear protection as needed. Please listen to your body. Learn more about BLACK FLAMES at <a href="https://yensafestival.com/workshops" target="_blank">https://yensafestival.com</a>.  <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1779351529/wysiwyg/fednmvwo0irhkjn24lit.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Is parking available?Street parking is available on Jarvis Street and surrounding areas. Public parking lots are also located within walking distance of the theatre. TTC Access:The Betty Oliphant Theatre is accessible by TTC via Sherbourne Station and Wellesley Station. Streetcar and bus stops are also located at Carlton &amp; Jarvis and Wellesley &amp; Jarvis. The venue is approximately a 10–15 minute walk from either station. Accessible TTC routes and trip planning information are available at <a href="https://www.ttc.ca/" target="_blank">https://www.ttc.ca</a>. Theatre AccessibilityThe Betty Oliphant Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with both stairs and a ramp at the entrance. Accessible washrooms are available on site.Please contact assistantproducer@yensafestival.com in advance for any accessible seating requests. Are tickets refundable?All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable once registration is complete.If you are unable to attend, your ticket will be considered a donation in support of the artists and production team. What is your latecomers policy?Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance and may be seated in the designated latecomer section in the balcony. We recommend arriving early to allow time for entry and seating. Who can I contact for assistance?For any questions or assistance, please contact: <a href="mailto:assistantproducer@yensafestival.com" target="_blank">assistantproducer@yensafestival.com</a> HEALTH AND SAFETY: Please comply with current Ontario public health regulations and all health and safety measures in place at the venue. ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY: Lua Shayenne Dance Company/YENSA Festival is committed to a healthy, harassment-free environment. There is zero tolerance for harassment in any form. Our culture is based on mutual respect and collaboration. This applies to all audience members and staff. More information: <a href="https://yensafestival.com" target="_blank">https://yensafestival.com</a> Thank you for being a part of the YENSA Festival community!

Lua Shayenne Dance Company

YENSA Festival: Black Flames Performance Program - Saturday AUG 22, 2026

404 Jarvis St

Performance Fee/Accessible Rate

$30

Performance Fee/ Standard Rate

$35

Performance Fee/Full Rate

$45

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