Capital Sessions with Queenyy and Jacqui du Toit February 23rd at the NAC

Name: Capital Sessions with Queenyy and Jacqui du Toit February 23rd at the NAC
Start: 2025-02-23T13:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-23T15:30:00-05:00
Location: National Arts Center - Centre National des Arts

Schedule

Sun Feb 23 2025 at 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

National Arts Center - Centre National des Arts | Ottawa, ON

Capital Sessions is back at the NAC with DJ Queenyy and Dancer Jacqui du Toit! It's a free community house dance practice! The DJ plays deep soulful house for 2 hours straight and there are two 30-minute workshops (at 1:30 and 2:30) by our guest dancer. The instruction is visual (no screaming 1-2-3-4) and the class portion is optional, you can do you, or learn some steps! You can hang out, there's seating, an awesome cafe, great family-friendly house music and an awesome community vibe. Come share-vibe and enjoy the music! Did I mention it's FREE???
Artist Bios:
DJ: Queenyy
Stephanie Marcantonio, professionally known as Queenyy, is a versatile creative based in Ottawa, Canada. Her music selections blend elements from various underground electronic genres such as house, techno, tribal rhythms, and global sounds, offering a one-of-a-kind and immersive experience for
her audience. Queenyy's genre-defying sets are celebrated for their contagious energy and ability to transport listeners to different corners of the world through her diverse musical choices. Inspired by her extensive travels and vibrant dance experiences, Queenyy is always on the lookout for fresh sounds, striving to bring the forefront of global underground music to her audience. Her dedication to her craft and love for music and movement shines through in all her work, as she consistently challenges the limits of electronic music, bringing a fresh perspective to the underground scene.
A frequent performer at City Afterlight, Queenyy has also captivated audiences at renowned events and festivals such as White Rabbit at City at Night, Debaser: Pique festival, Gaiafest, Sonic Springs Music & Art Festival, Amashowza, Capital Sessions, Music.Art.Ppl., and Basscamp. Her international presence has been felt through gigs on DEJAVU FM in London, performances at Pato Com Laranja in Rio de Janeiro, and Gaspar in São Paulo, Brazil. As she continues to make her mark in the music landscape of Ottawa and beyond, Queenyy’s inventive approach to music and movement is one to watch.
Dancer: Jacqui du Toit
Jacqui's passion for dance blossomed at the tender age of two, when she began training in the disciplines of ballet, modern, and tap. As she grew, so did her love for movement and expression. She went on to study physical theatre, immersing herself in a world where dance and drama intertwined seamlessly.
Jacqui's repertoire expanded further as she delved into the mesmerizing art of belly dancing and the powerful, grounded movements of traditional Zulu dance. Her talent and versatility led her to travel with a circus troupe, performing breathtaking feats that left audiences spellbound.
Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Jacqui eventually founded her own dance company, creating a platform for innovative choreography and collaborations with fellow artists.
Today, she shares her wealth of knowledge and experience with students through her unique yoga-dance fusion classes, guiding them on a journey of self-discovery and creative expression that transcends the boundaries of traditional dance forms. Jacqui guides her students to find joy and freedom through the gift of dance, infusing each class with her infectious spirit and lifelong passion for the art form that set her soul alight.