FODAR: Program Two

Indigenous artists are changing the way we look at dance. Driven by their passion for the art form and their remembered experience, they are revolutionizing movement, reflecting their traditions  and creating new dance styles in stunning ways. They give us their own stories with breathtaking performance that offers the power to unite and heal. We are thrilled to be able to present some of the finest indigenous choreographers and dancers in Canada on the FODAR MainStage this season.

PROGRAM TWO

Friday, July 17 – 7:30pm
Saturday, July 18 – 7:30pm

I Dream in Wampum
Danced by A’nó:wara Dance Theatre
— Barbara Diabo, Artistic Director
Concept and Choreography: Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo
Creative Producer: Greg Parks
Composer / DJ / live musician: Michael Tekaronianeken Diabo

Enter into a world of Indigenous Futurism. This is a story inspired by Kanien’keha:ka (Mohawk) teachings, allowing us to imagine worlds where colonialism never happened.  We follow Kahente, an Indigenous youth, on his journey to the stars. After finding seven wampum belts from the constellation, we call the Seven Dancers (Tsata Teienonniakhwa), he starts his journey to each of these worlds to discover his ancestors and star-beings. If successful, this path can lead him to Sky World (Karonhiakehson Ohontsa), the place of his people’s origins, and bring him a greater understanding of his past, present, and future. I Dream in Wampum is a dynamic, powerful science-fiction dance journey where Indigenous people show a future of strength and celebration. Let the journey begin…

TICKETS:

• Adult: Single ticket: $35/ Programs One & Two: $50
• Youth: $15

• • Doors open 45 minutes before showtime. Please arrive early.
  • All persons require a ticket; we do not allow babes in arms. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian.
  • Outside food and beverages may not be brought into the theatre.
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