wind in the leaves collective

MISSION & PURPOSE

The wind in the leaves collective is a dynamic and diverse group of accomplished, passionate artists who come together to create rich and evocative multi-disciplinary performances centered on the poetry of artistic director charles c. smith – performances that take artistic risks, push genre boundaries and engage artists and audiences from diverse backgrounds and artistic practices.

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ON THE STAGE

The collective is always pushing genre boundaries in creating their exciting, multi-layered, evocative and thought-provoking performances; an intricate choreography of poetry, music, dance and visuals that creates a theatrical experience designed to reach and stimulate audiences intellectually, viscerally and spiritually at the same time. Upcoming performances April 8-9, 2022 at the Citadel.

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ARTS FOR CHANGE

The wind in the leaves collective is guided by the belief that art leads change, and community outreach and engagement is at the very core of the collective’s mission. They are deeply engaged in a variety of projects designed to inspire and to support the teaching of cultural literacy and creative expression in the underserved communities across Ontario. The wind in the leaves collective is a diverse organization.

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IN THE COMMUNITY

Our workshops and open forums are designed to improve accessibility to contemporary and diverse arts practices in underserved and high-risk communities in Ontario.

It has been incredibly rewarding to see new audiences engage with us, while we were enabling them to articulate their own experiences and often to build new connections at the same time.

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FUNDRAISER

Our project is to develop a multi-disciplinary performance involving poetry, dance, theatre, music and image mapping based on the life of the challenging Black/Queer minimalist composer, dancer, choreographer, pianist, singer Julius Eastman.

Help us present “Searching for Eastman” in 2020-21 by contributing to our fundraiser on Gofundme.

IN THE SCHOOLS

Our work in schools is designed to stimulate and support high school students in their development of cultural literacy, creative expression, as well as critical and imaginative reflection; with an array of reciprocal benefits for students and the communities in which they live.

The programs are related to the Ontario curriculum and provide teachers with powerful tools to effectively engage students on historical and current issues of displacement, racism, poverty and violence, as well as inspire collaboration, resilience and hope.

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