Compaigni V’ni Dansi (CVD) Society is thrilled to announce Come and Dance: an Aboriginal Dance Festival, taking place in Vancouver November 16-19, 2011.
Vancouver is located in the heart of traditional Aboriginal territory and as the city celebrates the 125th year of its founding, Come and Dance honours the traditional and contemporary dance of our Aboriginal communities.
Dance is a vital component of spiritual and creative expression for many Aboriginal cultures. As Métis performers, CVD believes that dance can communicate profound emotions and ideas. The Festival, which invites participants to “come and dance”, will build connections between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal dance communities as well as the wider communities that make up contemporary Vancouver.
The event is an expansion of CVD’s successful Louis Riel Day Celebration, held each year in mid-November. This year, we mark Louis Riel Day on November 16th with a free community event at the Aboriginal Friendship Centre. Everyone is invited as we celebrate Louis Riel and start the Festival.
For more information on the schedule, tickets and performers visit the Compaigni V’ni Dansi website.
Come and Dance: An Aboriginal Dance Festival
November 16 to 19
The ScotiaBank Dance Centre (677 Davie Street) and the Aboriginal Friendship Centre (1607 E Hastings St)