February 27 & 28: Coastal First Nations Dance Festival Youth Workshops
The Coastal First Nations Dance Festival is hosted by the Dancers of Damelahamid and the Museum of Anthropology. As part of the festival there will be a series of youth workshops (ages 14 - 24) in partnership with the First Nations House of Learning. These workshops are a unique opportunity for youth to receive free mentorship under leading Indigenous dance artists.
The Coastal First Nations Dance Festival is hosted by the Dancers of Damelahamid and the Museum of Anthropology. As part of the festival there will be a series of youth workshops (ages 14 - 24) in partnership with the First Nations House of Learning. These workshops are a unique opportunity for youth to receive free mentorship under leading Indigenous dance artists.
- Hula with Peter Rockford Espiritu- This workshop will cover the 8 basic steps of traditional hula kahiko (ancient Hawaiian dance) followed by a sharing of a sacred dance honouring the Hawaiian god Kãne.
Tues, Feb 27, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall - Hoop Dancing with Jessica McMann - This hoop dance workshop is grounded in Medicine Wheel teachings, will teach basic hoop moves, and will encourage individual exploration.
Wed, Feb 28, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Museum of Anthropology Great Hall - map
Free to attend, see the workshop schedule for more information. To register, contact Rebecca Baker at info@damelahmid.ca.
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