Ọkan Pro Dance Workshop

Join choreographer Ella Mesma (as part of Maya & Toussaint) as she leads a workshop inspired by Maya & Toussaint's latest creation, Okan - meaning Oneness, Conscience, and Heart in West Africa’s Yoruba language. Participants will experience inspiration from Salsa, Wing Chun, and diasporic dance styles that explore themes of connection, ancestry, and the relationships of opposing forces.

The workshop will begin with a body, mind and spirit check-in with Ella, then flowing into a soft and fun warm-up. The following section of the class will focus on rhythm; call and response exercises, lead and follow games, and creative tasks. The workshop might culminate with Ella working with participants to create a short movement sequence inspired by Okan.

About Maya & Toussaint:

Ella Mesma (she/her or they/them) is a Multidisciplinary Artist, Choreographer, Movement Specialist, Accredited Coach, Published Author, Teacher, and the Director of Ella Mesma Company. Trained in Afro-Latin, breaking, aerial silks and contemporary dance, Ella’s work is deeply inspired by Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian traditions.

Akeim Toussaint Buck is an interdisciplinary performer and maker, born in Jamaica and raised in England. After graduating from The Northern School of Contemporary Dance in 2014, Akeim began creating his own work in 2016. His intention is to create moving, thought-provoking, accessible and free-spirited projects.

Workshop cost and target audience:

Workshop cost:

This workshop is being offered on a Pay What You Can basis with the following ticket prices:

• £3.00
• £5.00
• £8.00
• £10.00

Places are strictly limited, so we recommend booking early to avoid missing out.

Who is this workshop for:

This workshop is designed for professional dancers, students currently studying dance at HE level, recent dance graduates and technically advanced dancers.

If you have any questions about whether this workshop is suitable for you, please email: boxoffice@falmouth.ac.uk

Contact us:

T: +44(0)1326 259349