DANDYISM
By: Ziza Patrick
Presented by: Luminato Festival
June 7 - Love Park
June 8 - The Well
June 10 - Scarborough Town Centre
June 14 - Brampton Farmers Market
June 15 - Harbourfront Centre
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Flamboyant, defiant, and timelessly cool - dandyism transformed resistance into an art of supreme style. Born in the streets of Brazzaville and Kinshasa, this aesthetic of Black jubilation now arrives to the Toronto region as creator Ziza Patrick brings the swagger and splendor of African style to a performance that stops traffic and starts conversations.
Four performers channel the spirit of the Sapeurs - Congo's style revolutionaries who turned fashion into freedom during the colonial era. Through a striking blend of street and contemporary dance, they deliver an unforgettable statement about identity, heritage, and unshakeable pride, embodying an aesthetic that continues to influence global fashion and culture today.
Looking good becomes a radical act.
Making its Canadian premiere, Dandyism appears across the city, including Brampton and Harbourfront Centre. Each 25-minute show pulses with raw energy and bold movement. The Guardian calls it "infectiously energetic... high-stepping footwork, gentlemanly gestures and a lot of fun and funk."
In Dandyism, fashion fuels revolution, and the streets of Toronto are filled with a celebration of Black style, individuality, and the timeless power of sartorial swagger.
Dates & Times
| Saturday, June 7 | Performance | 4:00 pm | Love Park - 96 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2H4 | |
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| Sunday, June 8 | Performance | 2:00 pm | The Well - 486 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 0V2 | |
| Tuesday, June 10 | Dandy in a Day: Movement and Poetry Workshop | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Scarborough Town Centre | More Info |
| Tuesday, June 10 | Performance | 4:00 pm | Scarborough Town Centre | |
| Thursday, June 12 | Dandyism: Fashion Sewing Basics | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Brampton Arts Organization - Unit 301, 8 Nelson Street W, Brampton ON | More Info |
| Friday, June 13 | Dancing the Dandy – A Movement Workshop | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Brampton Arts Organization - Unit 301, 8 Nelson Street W, Brampton ON | More Info |
| Saturday, June 14 | Performance | 11:30 am | Brampton Farmers Market | |
| Sunday, June 15 | Performance | 12:00 pm | Harbourfront Community Square |
Access Measures
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An Access Guide and Venue Guide are available HERE
To find out more, please contact our Access Concierge, Emily Maxwell at (437) 776-1569 or emaxwell@luminato.com
