Thursday, July 18, 2019:
Workshop with the Dancers of Damelahamid. The workshop will be held in Omori Room A. This movement-based workshop will experience different styles of Coastal First Nations songs.   The Dancers of Damelahamid will explain the cultural significance of the movement techniques as well as the importance of story and cultural knowledge in the dance form.   Through the use of songs, simple vocabulary will be taught in the Gitxsan language. Participants are asked to dress comfortably and wear moccasins, sneakers, or bare feet.   All levels of experience are welcome. COST:  $10 nonrefundable registration fee. Registered attendees for this workshop will have access to a $5 discount towards the purchase of a ticket to the Dancers of Damelahamid show on Friday, July 19. Discounted performance tickets are available exclusively through the box office. mauiarts.org