Name: 6 Degrees Presents
Start: 2018-09-25T20:00:00-04:00
End: 2018-09-25T23:00:00-04:00
Location: The Great Hall

6 Degrees Presents

6 Degrees

From South Sudan to Iran, from the Philippines to Thunder Bay – check out this fantastic lineup of diverse young musicians, singers, poets and dancers creating community and change in Toronto.
6 DEGREES PRESENTS:
Emmanuel Jal
Fly Lady Di (Diana Reyes) & Dance Crew
Classic Roots (Joshua DePerry)
SÄYE SKYE
LIZ LOKRE (with Adrian X)
DJ Phillippe
Toronto prides itself on its ability to welcome an eclectic and constantly evolving mix of people. The city is alive with ambition. With compassion. With a desire to carve meaning from chaos, and create lasting connections in the process.
Music and dance are powerful platforms to bring people together. Join 6 Degrees Presents to experience an incredible array of artists who are inspired, energized and mobilized in this city. 
See some of the best of Toronto’s young talent live on-stage. Through music, spoken word, dance and creative collaboration, we will build bridges between cultures, art, and activism, and celebrate the essence of what it means to be a fully engaged citizen of the here and now. 
THE LINEUP
* Peace builder/Musician/Actor/Activist/Former child soldier from South Sudan, the always engaging, <A HREF="http://www.emmanueljal.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Emmanuel Jal</A>;
* Anishinaabe Fancy dancer and techno/house DJ, <A HREF="http://www.classic-roots.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Classic Roots</A> (Joshua DePerry), featured in the award-winning DJ Shub video, <A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTJvpfkRRdA" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Indomitable</A>;
* Filipina-Canadian street <A HREF="http://www.cbc.ca/arts/this-toronto-artist-is-remixing-street-dance-with-filipino-tradition-1.3945883" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">dance artist</A> and DJ, <A HREF="http://www.flyladydi.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fly Lady Di</A> (Diana Reyes) and her crew;
* Transgender Iranian <A HREF="https://bit.ly/2MqrgJb" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="rap artist" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">rap artist</A> and LGBTQ activist <A HREF="https://sayeskye.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SÄYE SKYE</A>;
* Singer-songwriter and #<A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g38HB2_1aWI" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RiseUp</A>Movement <A HREF="https://www.masseyhallandroythomsonhall.com/about/education/schools/rise-up-with-liz-lokre/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">founder</A> <A HREF="https://www.lizlokre.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LIZ LOKRE</A>; and
* French-Canadian DJ and dancer <A HREF="https://soundcloud.com/philvilleneuve" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DJ Phillippe</A> (Phil Villeneuve).
WHAT IS 6 DEGREES?
6 Degrees Presents is part of <A HREF="https://www.6degreesto.com/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="6 Degrees Toronto" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">6 Degrees Toronto</A>. Presented by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, the immersive annual three-day event (Sept. 24-26, 2018) involves the brightest minds and the boldest methods, bringing thinkers, doers, artists, politicians, and civil society leaders together in order to get them talking about how to create and sustain truly inclusive societies.
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
This is a 19+ licensed event. 
Is there assigned seating in the venue?
Some general seating near the stage and on the balcony will be provided, otherwise, standing and dancing are encouraged.
How accessible is the venue?
The Great Hall is one of Toronto’s premier heritage venues, built in an era prior to regulations ensuring accessibility to people with disabilities. There is a long flight of fairly steep stairs at the entrace to the venue. If you have a mobility concern, please ask a volunteer for assistance when you arrive. We will be happy to help you find the accessible “Longboat Hall” entrance at the side of the building on Dovercourt Road. There is an elevator (and an attendant) who will help you make your way to the second floor. Thanks for your understanding.

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