Dance
FIRST NATIONS CULTURE
“I learned more in this hour presentation than I had in any other First Nation’s forum!”
— EDUCATOR, NIAGARA REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
NEW SHOW!
Concrete Path
New Artist!
Grades:
K-6, 7-8, 9-12
Audience Maximum:
350
Price per performance:
$720 + GST
Price with 2 drummer accompaniment:
$1,020 + GST
Entertaining through education is Gonrah Desgohwah White Pine Dancers’ mandate. Thundering drums, vibrant, flowing regalia, traditional dances and stories that have been passed down for generations are all part of the performance. Audience members are invited to learn social dances, as well as participate in First Nations storytelling.
Students especially enjoy the humour and association with modern day references to times past. This ability to connect with audiences is what makes Gonrah Desgohwah White Pine Dancers one of Ontario’s premier First Nations dance troupes.
Students especially enjoy the humour and association with modern day references to times past. This ability to connect with audiences is what makes Gonrah Desgohwah White Pine Dancers one of Ontario’s premier First Nations dance troupes.
Curriculum Focus & Expectations
Themes:
- Dance and storytelling
- First Nations culture, stories and myths
Character Education:
- Respect, responsibility, kindness and caring
Expectations:
- Identify stories and teachings from First Nations’ cultures
- Describe dance forms and styles from diverse communities and traditions
- Explain, using drama terminology, how elements and drama conventions are used to produce specific effects and audience responses to theatre
Tour Availability:
- Limited year-round
Technical Requirements:
- Large open area
- Access to electrical outlet
- One table for sound equipment
- Secure change area close to performance area