The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is back this year with exciting events that can broaden the mind of people that are looking to connect with different cultures. The Festival this year start on January 19th and ends on February 5th. The various artistic displays over their days of operation make it one of the most unique experiences that people can have. The multicultural shows are genuinely so intriguing. There are shows that incorporate theatre, dance, music, multimedia and even a circus!
One of the shows that sheds a light on a very relevant topic in society is what kickstarts this festival from January 19th-21st and it’s a show that will strike a chord in person. The show will be happening at the Scotiabank Dance Centre and it’s called “Never Twenty One.” Three dancers express themselves through their dance and pay tribute to Black men who have lost their lives in New York, Rio De Janeiro and Johannesburg to gun violence. Samïl Kanouté has produced this show as a form of expression, tribute and as an act of protest to the lives of Black men around the world that have experienced violence in their lives. This show evokes an emotional response with the movement from this dance.
Another show to look forward to from this festival is called, “A percussionist’s songbook.” In this show, Joby Burgess will be performing his new album of “songs without words.” This unique form of expression is intended to make the listener connect with emotions that they feel. It is an experience that can change the perspective and mood of a person.
Along with these shows, there are many more expressive artists that will be performing at the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival this year. Attending this style of festival can help people connect with different cultures, art forms and people in an environment that promotes creative thinking, performance and expression.