An Evening with Ọkan is a vibrant night of live music, dance, and conversation from performers and creators Akeim Toussaint Buck and Ella Mesma, collaboratively known as Maya & Toussaint, inspired by their new work, Ọkan. Rooted in the Yoruba word meaning Oneness, Conscience, and Heart, Ọkan embodies a limitless, open-minded approach to life.
An Evening with Ọkan includes a fun and accessible salsa-inspired dance class suitable for beginners, exploring the expressive movements used in the show. Expect to mingle, move, and connect in an event designed to celebrate artistic expression and community.
Experience digital exhibitions, short performance extracts, and Q&A sessions that open up dialogue about the inspiration behind the work.
Come along to dance, watch or chat and celebrate your creativity!
Yorkshire Dance
3 St Peter's Building
St Peter's Square
Leeds
LS9 8AH
United Kingdom
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53.797261, -1.533226
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Tickets
At Yorkshire Dance, we’re committed to making our work affordable for everyone so all our events are Pay What You Can. When booking you can either click on the full price of £8.00 or you can enter your own amount. If you cannot afford to pay anything you are very welcome to attend, simply enter £0 as you checkout.
Once you have booked your ticket your name is added to our register. Just head to the welcome desk at Yorkshire Dance at least 10 minutes before your event to sign in.
You can book online via our website or by ringing the box office.
Access
Changing rooms with accessible toilets are available on the second floor. Our building has step free access and lifts to all floors. Full access information is available at: https://yorkshiredance.com/access-building-events/
The entrance to Yorkshire Dance is opposite the BBC building, a map and parking information can be found at: https://yorkshiredance.com/contact-us/
Yorkshire Dance aims to be an accessible and inclusive place for all. We create a ‘braver space’, where you feel able to express yourself in a supportive and empowering way. You will be welcomed and treated with respect by Yorkshire Dance staff and we expect and encourage all our building users to do the same.
