Episode 68 — Timea Wharton-Suri on dance Immersion's inaugural festival and the power of diaspora dance

In this episode of Afropolitan Dialogues, we sit down with Timea Wharton-Suri, Executive Director and Curator of dance Immersion. 

Timea discusses the launch of dance Immersion’s inaugural Immersion Festival—a groundbreaking two-week event in Toronto celebrating Canadian cultural life and the dances of the African diaspora. She breaks down the festival’s three core performance programs (Next Gen, National, and Vanguard), its workshops, and the vision behind uniting generations of Black dance artists. Drawing from over 30 years as a performer, educator, and administrator, Timea also shares insights on her curatorial philosophy, honoring cultural roots, and building sustainable infrastructure for artists.