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The Joy of Jigging Workshop with Jeanette Kotowich
June 8, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Métis Inspired Movement and Social Dance Workshop
June 8th 5:30 PM
Evergreen Theatre Community Spaces, Maple Studio
$15
$12 CADA/WEST, ADA, Metis Nation
Youth are Free
An introduction to Métis dance; participants will learn the basic steps & fancy steps of Métis jigging. With a
focus on integrating the various rhythms into the body, we will explore the relationship between Métis dance
and the fiddle music. Participants will learn a collection of social and square dances.Taking a lighthearted
approach to sharing Métis inspired movement, participants should expect an upbeat, joyful approach to the
sharing of Métis cultural traditions and contemporary Indigenous practices. All are welcome. All
levels.Jeanette Kotowich is Vancouver based professional dance artist and choreographer of Cree Métis and
European decent. Honouring her mixed heritage, Jeanette is originally from Treaty 4 territory in
Saskatchewan.
Email wildmintarts@gmail.com for more information or to register.
For dates and information on Drumming/Singing at Alpha House, please contact Trian Knight @ 403-270-7379 Ext. 229
