Spirit and Tradition
May 31, 2022
9:30 AM -
June 12, 2022
8:00 PM
Doors Open: 9:15 AM
Doors Open: 9:15 AM
You’ll be captivated by this visual feast of a show! Spirit and Tradition layers projected imagery, soundscape and Coastal masked dance, transporting the audience to the rich and diverse ecosystem of British Columbia’s coastal mountains and Pacific Ocean. Spirit and Tradition focuses on Indigenous knowledge, sustainability, interconnectedness and the beauty of the Northwest Coast. Through dramatic dance, compelling narrative, intricately carved masks and elaborate regalia, the Dancers of Damelahamid transform time and space and bridge the ancient with a living tradition. Don’t miss this stunning expression of Indigenous spirituality, community and culture. True poetry in motion.
Producing Company: Dancers of Damelahamid
Cultural acknowledgments: Gitxsan/Cree
Country of Origin: BC, Canada
Genre: Dance
Show length: 50 minutes
Ages: Ages 5 and up (Grades K and up)
Venue: Online and In-person at Performance Works
Curriculum Connections:
– Arts Education: Dance, music, traditional and contemporary Indigenous arts and arts-making processes
– English Language Arts: Literature, poetry, recognize First Peoples stories (including oral and written narratives), songs, and art, as ways to share knowledge, beliefs and values
– Emotional Development: Cultural studies, cultural perspectives, diversity and inclusion
– Physical and Health Education: Fitness
– Science: Sustainability, interconnectedness, First Peoples knowledge of the local ecosystem and life cycles
Watch a pre-recorded online performance from the comfort of your own home. Available until Sunday, June 12th at 8pm. Closed Captioning available.
15 minutes before the performance a welcome poster/video will appear on the Vimeo feed.
Producing Company: Dancers of Damelahamid
Cultural acknowledgments: Gitxsan/Cree
Country of Origin: BC, Canada
Genre: Dance
Show length: 50 minutes
Ages: Ages 5 and up (Grades K and up)
Venue: Online and In-person at Performance Works
Curriculum Connections:
– Arts Education: Dance, music, traditional and contemporary Indigenous arts and arts-making processes
– English Language Arts: Literature, poetry, recognize First Peoples stories (including oral and written narratives), songs, and art, as ways to share knowledge, beliefs and values
– Emotional Development: Cultural studies, cultural perspectives, diversity and inclusion
– Physical and Health Education: Fitness
– Science: Sustainability, interconnectedness, First Peoples knowledge of the local ecosystem and life cycles
Watch a pre-recorded online performance from the comfort of your own home. Available until Sunday, June 12th at 8pm. Closed Captioning available.
15 minutes before the performance a welcome poster/video will appear on the Vimeo feed.
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