A program for grades 5 – 12 that weaves Indigenous Culture, Hoop Dancing, Ballet and Contemporary dance with explosive storytelling
Bears Stars and Trees
| Two worlds collide when the city threatens nature. The Seven Grandfathers come to the rescue whispering wisdom that will help us all save the environment in crisis. CREDITSConceived by: Shirley Horn, Donna Hilsinger and Malgorzata Nowacka-May Outside Eye: Shirley Horn, Chancellor of Algoma University and former Missanabie Cree First Nation Chief Artistic Advisor: Arik Pipestem Choreography and Artistic Direction: Malgorzata Nowacka-May Video: Jonathan Lawley Original Music Composition: Eric Cadesky and Nick Dwyer Set and Costumes: Malgorzata Nowacka-May |
Trickster’s Romeo and Juliet
| The classical story of Romeo and Juliet has a different ending when Trickster gets involved and brings the Seven Grandfather Teachings to the mix. A different ending evolves as seven animals bring their wisdom. CREDITS Story developed by: Shirley Horn Chancellor of Algoma University and former Missanabie Cree First Nation Chief and Malgorzata Nowacka-May | Artistic Advisors: Arik Pipestem and Nimkii Osawamick | Choreography and Artistic Direction: Malgorzata Nowacka-MayVideo: Christan Mariyanayagam Music Engineer: Eric Cadesky | Original singing: Nimkii Osawamick | Set and Costumes: Malgorzata Nowacka-May | Mask creation and construction: Arik Pipestem with assistance by Sophie Dow |