Front Row with Friends & Neighbours

For North American Indigenous peoples, dance is an important role in their culture.

It's a form of awe-inspiring storytelling that honours their culture, departed ancestors, and more. Traditional dances can be an ordinary aspect of everyday living, or they can have special significance at cultural or spiritual ceremonies, like powwows.

Most dances are regionally or tribally specific. There are hundreds of them, with variations existing from tribe to tribe. Traditional dances commonly take place in an open field, around a blazing fire or central drum, or in a long structure, such as a longhouse. The steps mimic the movement of people or animals or symbolize simple gestures, whether that’s expressing prayer, victory, or thanks. Some dances are led by specific individuals, while others are a community effort. They can include the entire tribe or be specific to men, women, families, or participants of a certain age. Some dances incorporate nothing but drums and the voices of the singers, while others include instruments like rattles, and powwows.

Male Dance Styles: Fancy, Grass, Prairie Chicken, and Traditional
Female Dance Styles: Fancy, Jingle, and Traditional

In this FREE workshop, you'll learn some easy Indigenous Pow Wow dance styles from Pow Wow Dancers: Sherry Woods, and Lennon First Rider.
 Both have extensive dance experience.

You’re in good company with Sherry, and Lennon, as your dance guides. Snacks provided.

Must Register Online - Limited Spots! For all Dance levels.