Badewa Ajibade
PhD student at Concordia University investigating the reclamation of queer Black bodies through 3D immersive cinema, somatic movement, and interdisciplinary research-creation.
Somatic Reclamation
My academic and artistic practice bridges high-level theory with physical expression. Holding an MFA in Studio Arts, my current doctoral research-creation at Concordia University explores how movement and dance can re-map marginalized bodies within immersive digital environments.
Working under the supervision of Dr. Angélique Willkie, Dr. Erin Manning, and Dr. Rosanna Maule, I integrate contemporary dance and queer Black bodies into a unified 3D immersive thesis film.
Research & Curation
An active scholarly and curatorial presence within Montreal's leading cultural and academic institutions.
Immersive Cinema
Film Curation
Pedagogy
SSHRC-funded doctoral research utilizing 3D immersive technology to document and reclaim queer Black embodiment through dance.
Active programming and curatorial work for Tënk Canada, the Festival International de Film sur l'Art, and Concordia's Visual Collections Repository.
Three years of cinema teaching assistantships and fine arts course instruction, preparing the next generation of critical media makers.
Academic Collaboration
Inquire about teaching opportunities, curatorial programming, or research-creation partnerships at the intersection of cinema and somatic movement.