V’ni Dansi: La Mitchin Di Mitchif – Evergreen Cultural Centre

Led by Artistic Director Yvonne Chartrand, V’ni Dansi (‘Come and Dance’ in Mitchif) is dedicated to sharing the stories and culture of the Mitchif (Métis), through both traditional and contemporary dance. La Mitchin di Mitchif is a new Indigenous contemporary dance work created through an international collaboration with Santa Fe’s Dancing Earth. Co-choreographed by Chartrand and Dancing Earth Artistic Director Rulan Tangen, the work is inspired by cultural ancestral knowledge of Mitchif plant medicines.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS
V’ni Dansi – which means “come and dance” in Mitchif, a language of mixed French and Nehiyawak (Cree) origins – performs both contemporary and traditional dances, aiming to honour the traditional aspects of Metis culture as well as to embrace innovations. Company dancers perform traditional Metis dance under the name of the Louis Riel Metis Dancers and contemporary dance works as V’ni Dansi. Established in 2001, the Louis Riel Metis Dancers are a professional dance ensemble who perform traditional Metis dance. Led by Artistic Director Yvonne Chartrand, the dancers offer a unique blend of European and First Nations dances accompanied by live musicians on fiddle and guitar. Past performances include Canada Day events, National Aboriginal Day celebrations, Talking Stick Festival, Back to Batoche Days Festival, International Metis Fest, Heart of the City Festival and Dance Allsorts. The Louis Riel Metis Dancers also tour schools in the Lower Mainland and throughout British Columbia.

SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE:
Adult $41 | Senior: $37 | Student: $16

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