Vinnie the Squid, Lucas Joel, and street-style dancing

Street Art Culture

Vinnie the Squid has been mixing for over 25 years and has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in Hip hop, House and Bass music. Classically trained as a turntablist and party rocker, Vinnie never sticks to one style or genre. If you think you know where his set is going, you’re wrong, his mix tapes and live jams have been described as “legendary” and are not to be missed!

Manny de Jesus is a seasoned street-style dancer from Hamilton, ON. Performing on stage since he was a kid, Manny has developed a talent over the years in musicality. His experience with improvised movement has led him to host shows, choreograph routines, and secure the win for open-style competitions across Canada. 

Mackenzie “Ken” Shaw (any pronouns) is a writer and maker living on the traditional, ancestral and unceded land of the Westbank First Nation. Ken performs in local open mics and slams, and as the sad and sexy drag king, KENDONTCRY. Follow all of Ken’s creative passions on Instagram @dontcryken. 

Olivia Walsh, Narumi Higuchi, and FLOW Dancers Gypsym Rose Movement Art & Dani Michelle

Classical Infusion

Olivia Walsh is an accomplished cello player who has played with the Okanagan Symphony, the Kamloops Symphony and is a member of the Royal Conservatory of Music College Examiners. Olivia began her studies at an early age at the Society for Talent Education in Edmonton Alberta. Upon completing her Bachelor of Music at the University of Alberta, Olivia pursued endeavours in chamber music, pedagogy and conducting.  

To share a story through movement is her passion. A multidimensional entertainer versed in choreographed and free-style movement with a multitude of flow props and dance styles. Gypsym Rose endless tricks up her sleeve. Flow with her and witness her spark of pure imagination. Rooted in the Okanagan, she is found sharing her gift of movement art to wonder seekers of all ages through stage entertainment, in-person classes, and through her online Patreon Academy. She looks forward to connecting with her community on and off the stage. She will be joined by Dani Michelle, a volunteer dancer.

Tanya Vadurova, owner of Mission Dance Centre and two time winner of the Okanagan Arts Award creates a local company of dancers of all ages with a myriad of performances and varying styles of ballet, flamenco and modern. Tanya was trained at the National Ballet School of Canada in Toronto and danced professionally across Europe and Canada before settling in Kelowna in 2001. Mission Dance Company, lead by Artistic Director, Tanya Vadurova, produces annual local and touring performances of The Nutcracker and Swan Lake as well as fall and spring mixed programs. These performances always feature local artists and internationally renowned guests.

Inner Fish

Bike Ride Collective

Inner Fish’s BikeRideCollective (BRC) is a group of Kelowna artists/performers who collaborate to create and present live, outdoor art. They are committed to providing performances that are accessible to anyone on foot, bicycle, skateboard, wheelchair, or any other human-powered vehicle. They engage with the public using work that is site-specific, site-responsive, and which arrests, interrupts, or promotes conversation.