schedule
Feb 19–25
All day ↛ On-demand
Indigi-Dance On Screen
Watch five short video works accessible for free all week long
Tue Feb 20
5—6 pm ↛ Online Register
Talking Truths Circle Conversation
Celebrating the understanding of how our dances have always been and will always be medicine, we are inspired by these artists who are offering stories of transformation that carry an element of healing or curative properties for our mind, body, and spirit. Featuring Indigi-Dance On Screen artists Lindsay Delaronde, Erynne Gilpin, Raven Grenier, Kelly Nash and Patti Shaughnessy; co-hosted by O.Dela Arts’ Artistic Associates Samantha Sutherland & Sophie Dow, we're excited to offer this free online event for all to experience. Audiences are invited to join this circle live on zoom and be part of an intimate conversation presented as a way to learn, listen, and witness these dance artists speaking their truth.
6—7:30 pm ↛ Scotiabank Dance Centre Register
Hoop Dance Workshop with Sandra Lamouche
Champion hoop dancer Sandra Lamouche offers this introductory hoop dance workshop that is open to all levels of movement experience. Participants will learn basic steps and the foundations of hoop dancing, plus history, teachings and stories that are associated with the hoop dance in order to gain understanding and appreciation for this form of Indigenous dance and culture. Hoops will be provided. Everyone's welcome.
Wed Feb 21
10—11:30 am ↛ Scotiabank Dance Centre Register
Workshop with Louise Pōtiki Bryant
Presented with Working Class, Pūheke (to flow) is a workshop led by Louise Pōtiki Bryant offering breathing, somatic and dance improvisation exercises inspired by the movement of water and atua wāhine (female deities/ancestors) from Te Ao Māori. Everyone's welcome.
11:45 am—1 pm ↛ Scotiabank Dance Centre Register
Talking Truths Circle Conversation + Feast
Our bodies have inherited wisdom to recognize when shifts are needed in order to sustain harmony. Reflecting on the ways we hold one another in healing, this conversation will centre the intentions we set when we seek to bring harmony back in after experiences of illness, grief, isolation or pain, and the way our dances can help to heal our personal and collective spirit. Hosted by Olivia Davies, this edition of Talking Truths will bring together Louise Pōtiki-Bryant, Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo, Starr Muranko, Sophie Dow and Samantha Sutherland. Audiences are invited to witness the conversation and share in a lunch feast provided by One Arrow Meats head chef, Heat Laliberte.
1:30—2:30 pm ↛ Scotiabank Dance Centre Register
Work-In-Progress Studio Sharing
Featuring Samantha Sutherland and Sophie Dow.
Thu Fed 22
7 pm ↛ Scotiabank Dance Centre Tickets
An Evening with Raven Spirit Dance
Featuring Raven Spirit Dance with special guests Sandra Lamouche and Tin Gamboa. This evening will include a post-show talkback.
Fri Feb 23
10—11:30 am ↛ Scotiabank Dance Centre Register
Workshop with Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo
Presented with Working Class, Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo will lead people through a dance journey inspired by environment and evolution, drawing from perspectives and movements from her Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and powwow communities. Everyone's welcome.
3 pm ↛ Morrow + online Register / link to view live
Gathering Hope 2024 Creative Residency Sharing
You're invited to gather with us at Morrow or online for a performance sharing of our 3rd improvisational Gathering Hope creation residency that weaves threads of cultural sharing and intergenerational knowledge with Vancouver Downtown Eastside Grandmother’s Collective: Rosemary Georgeson, Savannah Walling, along with Olivia C. Davies, Aurora May, Melissa Frost, Ziyian Kwan and Rianne Švelnis.
Gathering Hope is generously supported through free and subsidized space at Morrow.
7 pm ↛ Scotiabank Dance Centre Tickets
Niizh Niimiwinan, Two Dances
Featuring Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo and Louise Pōtiki Bryant. Please join us for a post-show party in the Marcuse Studio on the 7th floor.
Sat Feb 24
3—5 pm ↛ Scotiabank Dance Centre Register
Community Workshop with Yvonne Chartrand
Yvonne Chartrand will share the joy, love and beauty of Métis culture including traditional and contemporary steps of the Red River Jig known as the national dance of the Métis, some traditional dances and Métis square dances with calls. Her Métis dance knowledge was passed on to her from many Elders and knowledge keepers from across the Métis homeland. Get ready for a fun-loving Métis kitchen party. Wear comfortable clothing, moccasins if you have them, shoes with a wooden heel and leather sole are great, or any leather slipper and even socks can be comfy. Everyone's welcome.
7 pm ↛ Scotiabank Dance Centre Tickets
Niizh Niimiwinan, Two Dances
Featuring Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo and Louise Pōtiki Bryant. This evening will include a post-show talkback, followed by our Festival Closing Reception.