https://www.esisamuels.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-04-17 https://www.esisamuels.com/blog/blog-post-title-two-t5my5-k4xmd-67jzh-6sx28 monthly 0.5 2026-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69d7ede66640431613a6b9ef/1776210735661-199K9LFSB0SOW5E939M1/Screen+Shot+2026-04-14+at+7.48.17+PM.png Performance Experience - The Oscars - Sinners Performance Through her talent agency Bloc LA, Esi had the honor of performing at the 98th Academy Awards as part of the live tribute to Sinners, the four-time Academy Award-winning film. Choreographed by Aakomon Jones with Amy Allen as assistant choreographer, the performance recreated one of the film's most unforgettable scenes: the juke joint sequence in which main character Miles Caton sings "I Lied to You" and conjures spirits from across time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69d7ede66640431613a6b9ef/64fd2997-bfcb-436a-8e59-5fb4f94c0241/454f2d95-4369-4a9e-a04c-9481a379a3f6.png Performance Experience - The Oscars - Sinners Performance - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.esisamuels.com/blog/Blog Post Title One-3zaa9-zlxng-67tfc-hl433 monthly 0.5 2026-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69d7ede66640431613a6b9ef/c17a5d81-9465-4c8c-9e04-18d013a6b6e8/IMG_3105.png Performance Experience - Ciara - America’s Got Talent - The season 20 finale of America's Got Talent marked Esi's television debut. Singer and songwriter Ciara delivered a high-energy performance of her new single "Low" and her hit "Level Up" alongside dance group Team Recycled. https://www.esisamuels.com/blog/c0y6j1uxukpgvkictue8oz0kcri8kx monthly 0.5 2026-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69d7ede66640431613a6b9ef/c8364d66-b0e8-405d-b372-f8b3c0d7dffd/IMG_9361.JPG Performance Experience - Everyday People - Everyday People is a global music event and cultural platform dedicated to celebrating the creativity and diversity of Black culture across the diaspora. What began as an intimate brunch series has grown into one of the most respected traveling collectives in the world, activating in cities across the US, Europe, Brazil, Africa, and beyond, uniting communities through music, movement, and Black joy. Since 2023, Esi has been dancing and traveling with the company. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69d7ede66640431613a6b9ef/ee452645-3558-4d2e-8204-d6741cbe5d1d/IMG_5170.JPG Performance Experience - Everyday People - As a resident dancer, she has performed throughout the US, Europe, Brazil, and Africa. 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