Cartographies of Presence: Live

Rakeem Hardy is a dance artist, creator, and educator, originally from Mississauga, Ontario. They received their BFA from Purchase College, SUNY, and were the 2020 Thayer Fellowship Award recipient. They have performed works by Doug Varone, Sidra Bell, Norbert De La Cruz III, and Roderick George. They received additional training at the Taipei National University of the Arts, and Springboard Danse Montreal under the direction of Alexandra Wells. They have performed with A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, Coté Danse, LA TRESSE, and Gallim Dance. Rakeem is currently a member of the Vancouver-based company, Kidd Pivot, under the direction of Crystal Pite.


Marcus aka “O.G” (He/Him) is a Toronto-bred and based Black artist and Child and Youth Practitioner who involved himself in various dance communities such as Hip Hop, Freestyle and Dancehall. While developing as an artist, he discovered Krump, which he decided to prioritize his focus. For over a decade, he has had the privilege of learning, engaging, and spreading the movement of Krump in the City of Toronto through workshops, youth outreach programs, and the performing arts. Marcus has contributed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and caring community for those within it and who want to learn about it. Marcus hopes to continue growth and attain the knowledge needed to spread the impact of Krump and its movement as a self-care practice for youth, teens, and adults.