What We Do...
Mental Health Awareness
Let The Elephants Dance was created to help raise awareness of mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and so much more. Here we are a stigma-free space for artists to showcase their work, their stories, their heartbreak and most importantly: the battles they have won, to give hope to those still suffering. We hope to provide encouragement, love, safety and support for all. We have now branched out to continue with our conversations around mental health by providing workshops, classes, and starting a podcast with special guests from all around the world.
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It is understood by us at Let the Elephants Dance, that everyone’s battles with mental health is both personal and yet a universal struggle. Our goal is to demonstrate hope for the daily battle for those who struggle with their mental health, to call-in and stand strong against the unmeasurable injustices that affect mental health, and provide resources whenever possible to those in need.
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We have been proudly partnered with The Canadian Mental Health Association in Toronto and Kids Help Phone since 2016. To this date we have successfully Donated over $32, 000.00 to mental health initiatives in Toronto, ON.
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We all come together to share a message of hope and understanding.
Past Events
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Let The Elephants Dance - The Premiere, Dancemakers
03/04/2016 -
Let The Elephants Dance - Dancemakers
10/22/2016 -
CMHA AGM 17 - Aga Kahn Museum
10/24/2017 -
Let The Elephants Dance - Annual Fundraising Gala, The Glenn Gould Studio
11/11/2017 -
DONATE & DANCE - An open dance and yoga workshop during mental health week, to bring to openness and awareness to our community.
05/12/2018 -
TUNE IN to Turn Out Radio - Producer Michelle Crossman was interviewed.
08/15/2018 -
Let The Elephants Dance - Annual Fundraising Gala, The Glenn Gould Studio
11/03/2018 -
CMHA AGM 18 - Aga Kahn Museum
11/05/2018 -
#Let'sDance on Bell Let's Talk Day - A Storytelling Contemporary class, taught by producer Michelle Crossman
01/31/2019 -
TUNE IN to Turn Out Radio - Producer Michelle Crossman was interviewed.
10/16/2019 -
Let The Elephants Dance Annual Fundraising Gala, The Glenn Gould Studio
10/19/2019 -
Donate-What-You-Can Charity Dance Class, Storytelling Contemporary at The Underground Dance Center taught by Michelle Crossman
01/29/2020 -
HOLR Magazine Review: READ NOW
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Merchandise Fundraiser (online only) in July 2020, donating to Black Youth Helpline
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Merchandise fundraiser (online only) in August 2020, donating to Across Boundaries Mental Health Centre
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Online Q&A's - fundraiser for Kids Help Phone.
Multi-day event in November 2020 -
Isolated But Not Alone - series by Essence of Mind, with Guest Speaker: Michelle Crossman
04/02/2021 -
Let The Elephants Dance 5 Year Anniversary - Online Fundraiser for mental health awareness
04/24/2021 -
World Suicide Prevention Day - Online Event for the AGCO (Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario), with Guest Speaker: Michelle Crossman
09/09/2021 -
World Suicide Prevention Day - Live Q&A
09/10/2021 -
Let The Elephants Dance - Online Fundraiser for mental health awareness
06/15/2022 & 06/17/2022 -
The Launch of "Moving Beyond Stigma" Podcast
01/02/2023 - Season 1 -
The Launch of "Moving Beyond Stigma" Podcast 01/29/2024 - Season 2
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VOICED SHOWCASE 2024: With Nedic for EDAW
02/01/2024
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