About this Event
Open to all Indigenous, Inuit and Metis people who want to learn about powwow dancing. Each class will reflect the dancer's interest and styles they'd like to learn. Good for beginners and those who want to practice their moves.
Please wear clothes you can dance in, clean shoes or moccasins and bring a water bottle.
No class on April 14th and May 12th
Supported by New Works and Out Innerspace
<h4>Meet your instructor, the talented Nyla Carpentier</h4>
Nyla Carpentier (Tahltan, Kaska, French and Scottish) is a multifaceted performing artist currently residing in North Vancouver, BC. Since the age of three, Nyla has been powwow dancing. Over the last 35 years she traveled cross Turtle Island dancing at various powwows and festivals. She also teaches the various powwow styles, sharing the dance steps and the history. Since 2011, in partnership with Raven Spirit Dance Company, Nyla started the popular Powwow Bootcamp class which runs during the winter for 6 weeks at the Dance Centre in Vancouver. Nyla is also an actor, writer and new mom.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
77 E 7th Ave, 77 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, Canada
CAD 0.00
