
ABOUT —
uplift514 collective:
it's a movement
Uplift514 Collective is a Montreal-based non-profit organization dedicated to Afro-urban dance and Afro-diasporic culture. Our mission is to create spaces for knowledge-sharing, artistic creation, and community-building through dance forms rooted in the African diaspora.
Guided by the vision of becoming a leading Afro-diasporic cultural institution in Montreal, Collectif Uplift514 operates at the intersection of artistic expertise, cultural curation, and community leadership.
CALENDAR —
we'll get you to “shaku-shaku”

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UPCOMING EVENTS —

IMARA -
The choreographers' Bal
On December 12, 2026, more than a dozen Afro-diasporic choreographers and dance companies from Montreal and beyond will come together on one stage to share their stories, influences, and artistic visions.
Each unique creation will offer a window into a distinct world, spanning urban African dance as well as traditional and contemporary African expressions.




















