Eshe

Burlesque
Cabaret
Fashion
Improv
Musical Theatre
One Person Show
Performance Art
Pole
Storytelling

ARTIST STATEMENT

Hamilton-based artist Eshe is a visionary performer and teacher dedicated to the transformative power of movement and storytelling. With over 20 years of experience, Eshe has graced stages worldwide as a showgirl, dancer, and creative force, merging elegance and empowerment with each performance.

Eshe’s work celebrates individuality, inclusivity, and the diverse narratives of the human experience. Her art is deeply rooted in the belief that performance is not only a form of self-expression but also a catalyst for connection and community.

As a dance teacher and artistic creator, Eshe strives to inspire others to find their unique voices through movement. She blends dynamic physicality with a profound understanding of emotional storytelling, crafting performances and teaching experiences that resonate beyond the stage.

Through her involvement with platforms like Glitter and her extensive contributions to Hamilton’s vibrant arts scene, Eshe embodies the ethos of an artist who uplifts and transforms. Her work stands as a testament to the power of art to create spaces of inclusivity, joy, and shared humanity.

BIO

Eshe is the creative force behind Steel City Slither, a dynamic multidisciplinary troupe and dance academy based at Defining Movement Dance in Hamilton. As a dance teller and performer, Eshe blends waacking, waving, burlesque, and bellydance into a unique fusion that captivates audiences worldwide. Under her direction, Steel City Slither has become a powerhouse in the dance and arts community, performing at major events like Supercrawl, Hamilton Pride, and 905 Fest, and appearing regularly at Glitter, Hamilton's longest-running variety show (produced and curated by Eshe).

Eshe's journey in dance and performance has taken her across the globe—from stages in Denmark, Turkey, Australia, America, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, to Indonesia. Her accolades include winning titles at the Tokyo International Bellydance Competition as a director and Star Bellydancer Canada as a performer. She's been featured in fashion powerhouses like Vogue and Harper's Bazaar and has taught sold-out workshops across Canada, the US, Japan, and South Korea.

Her career also spans television and radio, with guest-hosting gigs on TBS eFM in Seoul and appearances on several national programs in Seoul and Tokyo. She's worked with a diverse range of clients, from actresses prepping for major film roles to K-pop stars. In 2019, Eshe won the Established Artist award in Dance and Performing Arts at the Hamilton Art Awards and has since served as a juror. The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce also recognized her community work at the 2020 Outstanding Business Awards. In 2021, Eshe took her talents to Norway and Japan as a competition judge and performed as the Wizard in The Wizard of Oz at Copenhagen's Danish Open. She has also collaborated with companies like Nike and appeared virtually at events in Egypt, Turkey, Japan, Norway, and The Netherlands.

Formed in 2022, Steel City Slither continues to grow under Eshe's direction, appearing at cultural hubs like Theatre Aquarius and River Run Centre, and becoming a staple of Hamilton's vibrant arts scene.

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<span class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Eshe is the creative force behind Steel City Slither, a dynamic multidisciplinary troupe and dance academy based at Defining Movement Dance in Hamilton. As a dance teller and performer, Eshe blends waacking, waving, burlesque, and bellydance into a unique fusion that captivates audiences worldwide. Under her direction, Steel City Slither has become a powerhouse in the dance and arts community, performing at major events like Supercrawl, Hamilton Pride, and 905 Fest, and appearing regularly at Glitter, Hamilton's longest-running variety show (produced and curated by Eshe).</span>
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<div dir="auto" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Her career also spans television and radio, with guest-hosting gigs on TBS eFM in Seoul and appearances on several national programs in Seoul and Tokyo. She's worked with a diverse range of clients, from actresses prepping for major film roles to K-pop stars. In 2019, Eshe won the Established Artist award in Dance and Performing Arts at the Hamilton Art Awards and has since served as a juror. The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce also recognized her community work at the 2020 Outstanding Business Awards. In 2021, Eshe took her talents to Norway and Japan as a competition judge and performed as the Wizard in The Wizard of Oz at Copenhagen's Danish Open. She has also collaborated with companies like Nike and appeared virtually at events in Egypt, Turkey, Japan, Norway, and The Netherlands.</div>
<span data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Formed in 2022, Steel City Slither continues to grow under Eshe's direction, appearing at cultural hubs like Theatre Aquarius and River Run Centre, and becoming a staple of Hamilton's vibrant arts scene.</span>