Movimientos de la Vida

Movimientos de la Vida (Movement of Life) is an immersive dance and music experience that tells the refugees story in through Afro-Caribbean movement, live Latin music, and powerful multimedia visuals.

Our show Movimientos de la Vida is a powerful collaboration between Ballet Creole, Juno-nominated Latin alternative group The Battle of Santiago, and Cuban visual artist Yaimel Lopez. It tells the story of refugees leaving home—balancing loss, guilt, and the hope of starting new—through Afro-Caribbean and Latin dance, six live musicians, immersive projections, and spoken word.

It’s a visually striking, musically rich, and accessible production that has already drawn near sold-out audiences.

Beyond the stage, we offer school shows, workshops, and artist talks on migration and cultural exchange, making it both impactful and engaging for diverse communities.

Ballet Creole

Established in August 1990, Ballet Creole was founded by Trinidadian-born dancer, choreographer, drummer and educator, Patrick Parson. It comprises both a professional ensemble of dancers and musicians, as well as a Professional School of Performing Arts. With an emphasis on the disciplines of the Caribbean and Africa, Ballet Creole focuses on traditional and contemporary dance while infusing music from around the world. In its name, Ballet Creole has revived the old French connotation of “ballet” signifying “dance”, and “creole” referring to a melding of different dance styles and cultural influences.

Dancers: Yuhala Muy , Alistair Graphine, Kirk Easy, Taelor Coleman

Choreographer Yuhala Muy

Battle of Santiago

Battle of Santiago is a Canadian Afro- Cuban post-rock band known for their innovative blend of musical genres and captivating live performances.Drawing inspiration from Afro-Cuban rhythms, rock, and post-rock influences, the band has gained international acclaim for their unique sound and dynamic energy. With their pulsating rhythms, intricate melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics, Battle of Santiago continues to push the boundaries of contemporary music.

Musicians: Reimundo Sosa, Irene Torres, Michael Butler, Lyle Crilly, Michael Owen, Raul Pineda

Yaimel López Zaldívar

Yaimel López Zaldívar (Graphic Artist) is a Cuban artist based in Vancouver, Canada, where he works as an artist, graphic designer and educator. With more than ten years of experience his work has been exhibited in the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Cuba as part of collective and individual exhibits.

Yaimel has also collaborated with several cultural organizations and has had work appear in different magazines and books.

Contact Information

Website: unfitmusic.com

Agent: Michael Owen, 416.996.6936, mo@unfitmusic.com