Elvina Raharja

Elvina Raharja (she/they) is an Indonesian interdisciplinary artist based in Toronto, ON, working in dance, film, and fashion. Their artistry strives for conscious and intentional creation, stemming from their experiences as a Southeast Asian immigrant and mindfulness practices. Elvina has trained under Galen Hooks, Shameka Blake, Andrew “Pyro” Chung and Mariano “Glizzi” Abarca at Footnotes Academy, Raoul Wilke, Monica “Knivesz” Fernandes, Ming-Bo Lam, and more to expand her knowledge in street dance and contemporary styles. Known for her strong and captivating performances, Elvina had found her vocation within dance theatre, having performed with KINAJ (Bodies Of Nature, Toronto Dance Theatre), Near Far Projects (Phantasmagoria, Fringe Festival), and Mikaela Demers (the pack, Hamilton). Elvina strives for authentic storytelling and honest expression in all of their endeavours. Their film works have been featured at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Creators Grant, CanAsian’s Grit: 2021 Short Dances, Dancing In The Park Online, and Homepage for Change by Juliet. Their film, PUAN, was the official selection and finalist for Open Vision Film Fest 2021 and featured on DanceWorks’ 2022 Summer Reels. Elvina works as a movement artist, model, and content creator.