Métis Jigging – Dance workshop
Languages
English, French, French Immersion
Discipline
Dance, Music
Availability
In-Person, Online
Number of participants
30
Themes
European Culture, Indigenous Cultures, North American History
Age
Children ages 12 - 18, Seniors, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
About this program
Participants are introduced to traditional Métis jigging, learning the basic steps before engaging in dances including the “Red River Jig”, “Heel-Toe Polka”, “Orange Blossom Special”, and a group dance called the “7 step”. The artist begins with the basics of the dance while discussing Métis culture and history from the fur trade to today.
Curriculum Links
Understand expressions of Métis culture and identity through dance; explore how dance keeps culture alive and reflects identity; identify how dance builds community and how Métis culture is reflected in Métis dance; blending of dance traditions; active listening skills, patterns of music; rhythm; identify unique dance elements of traditional Métis jigging.
Artist
Pricing
In person and online
One-hour session: $425 + HST
Half day: two 1 hour sessions $575+ HST
Video on Demand
38-minute video: $225 + HST
Published fees are for schools; fees for other settings are subject to change.
Venues over 25km from Ottawa centre will be charged a travel fee for artist's transportation costs.
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