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On now Sat, Jan 31, 2026

Esie Mensah: To The Sea

Esie Mensah responds through the medium of dance to The Power Plant's Fall 2024 Exhibitions.

Free Admission
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About

“Connection to culture. Connection to roots. What does it mean to preserve our histories once they are forgotten? This piece speaks to the memories that arrive while we search for something physical to hold on to. To move beyond survival into a place to thrive. Drifting, suspending, living, being.”

Choreographer, performer: Esie Mensah

About Esie Mensah

Esie Mensah is a member of the Canadian Guild of Stage Directors and Choreographers as well as a two-time Dora-nominated artist who has worked with Rihanna, Drake, Janelle Monae, Nelly Furtado and Arcade Fire, along with historic brands like Holt Renfrew, Coca-Cola, TIFF, Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto Raptors and more. In theatre, Mensah has worked on Russian Play, Victory, 1837: The Farmers’ Revolt (Shaw Festival), Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Soulpepper), Dixon Road (Musical Stage/Obsidian), New Monuments (Canadian Stage) and Serving Elizabeth (Theatre Aquarius).

Mensah’s original creations include the ZAYO, Dora-nominated Shades and films A Revolution of Love and TESSEL, each a testament to her creativity and innovation in the arts. She was recently commissioned by Canada’s National Ballet School for Assemblée International, where she co-choreographed the world premiere of The Call with Robert Binet on a cast of local and international students. Mensah also served as the choreographer for Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha: A Musical Reimagining, a production presented by TOLive, Luminato Festival and Volcano Theatre.

Video Presentation

This video captures Esie’s response to The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery’s Floating Sea Palace exhibition by Lap-See Lam. Esie Mensah’s performance was then presented in the Harbourfront Centre Theatre on Saturday, February 1 as part of KUUMBA30.

Main image: Esie Mensah. Photo by E.S. Cheah Photography.