Somatic reclamation in immersive cinema.
Investigating how dance, movement, and stereoscopic 3D technology reconstruct and restore queer Black embodiment, creating new archives of somatic resistance within contemporary digital spaces.
A stereoscopic exploration of movement, mapping the intersections of technology and queer Black embodiment.
Supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), this doctoral project employs immersive 3D filmmaking to capture dance as an active archive of resistance, healing, and somatic reclamation.
Guided by interdisciplinary scholarship
Dr. Angélique Willkie
Dr. Erin Manning
Dr. Rosanna Maule
Providing deep scholarly expertise in contemporary somatic practices, performance dramaturgy, and the integration of movement methodologies within interdisciplinary fine arts research.
Guiding the philosophical and theoretical frameworks of research-creation and radical pedagogy at the intersection of somatic body politics and Blackness.
Directing the historical and critical analysis of Black feminism and emerging digital media cultures within contemporary global contexts.
Community-centered research
Engaging actively with academic and local communities in Montreal, gathering qualitative research on Black wellness and fostering critical intellectual dialogues across disciplines.
Black Speaker Series
Coordinated the development and execution of the Concordia Black Speaker Series during the 2025–2026 academic year, bringing prominent Black scholars and artists into active dialogue with audiences.
Community Centred Knowledges
Contributed as a research assistant to this SSHRC-funded initiative, gathering qualitative data and community insights to support and understand the holistic wellness of Black populations in Montreal.