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SUMMARY: Métis Jigging Workshop
DESCRIPTION: Experience the energy of Métis jigging with V’ni Dansi in this
  free\, interactive workshop. Open to all\, the event features a live demon
 stration followed by a chance to learn the steps yourself—no experience req
 uired!
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 " alt="" width="715" height="402" /> Photo by Pardeep Singh[/caption]</p><p
 ><span data-contrast="auto">As part of the programming around </span><a hre
 f="https://thfl.cms.arts.ubc.ca/events/event/women-of-the-fur-trade/" targe
 t="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><span data-contrast="auto">Women of the Fur Tr
 ade</span></i></a><span data-contrast="auto">\, join us for a lively introd
 uction to Métis jigging—a vibrant dance tradition that blends Indigenous an
 d European influences. This free workshop begins with a demonstration by </
 span><a href="https://www.vnidansi.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><
 span data-contrast="auto">V’ni Dansi</span></i></a><span data-contrast="aut
 o">\, a Vancouver-based dance company dedicated to preserving and sharing M
 étis culture\, followed by an opportunity for participants to learn the ste
 ps themselves. No experience necessary!</span><span data-ccp-props="{"13423
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 40\,"335559739":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Led by Arti
 stic Director Yvonne Chartrand\, V’ni Dansi (“Come and Dance” in Mitchif) i
 s the only company in Canada to teach and perform both traditional Métis an
 d contemporary dance. With a commitment to both preservation and innovation
 \, V’ni Dansi brings the joyful spirit of the Métis people to audiences of 
 all nations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-cont
 rast="auto">Presented by UBC Theatre and Film\, Touchstone Theatre\, V’ni D
 ansi\, and the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. </span></p><p>Doors ope
 n at 4 pm & workshop starts at 4:15 pm.</p><p>This workshop is free to atte
 nd. Please sign-up to attend to help us plan accordingly.</p><p>[buttons][b
 utton link_text="Sign-up to attend" link_url="https://thfl.air.arts.ubc.ca/
 metis-jigging-workshop-sign-up/"][/buttons]</p>
LOCATION:Telus Studio Theatre
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