Cultural Dancers and Groups
Cultural Dancers & Groups (just a few on our list)
- Juanita DesJarlais, Cree & Dene, Jingle, Fancy Shawl, and Woman’s Traditional Dancer
- Stars of the North, Tlowitsis & Coast Salish Hand drum Group and Group Dancers
- André Bessette, Metis, Metis Jig Dancer
- Martin & Shona Sparrow, Musqueam Nation Drum Group
- V’ni Dansi; Métis and contemporary dance company
André Bessette
Juanita DesJarlais
Cree & Dene All Round Dancer
V’ni Dansi is a Vancouver-based traditional Métis and contemporary dance company dedicated to sharing the dances, stories and culture of the Métis. Led by Artistic Director Yvonne Chartrand, the company is dedicated to preservation and innovation. Dancers perform Métis dance under the name- the Louis Riel Métis Dancers, and contemporary works as V'ni Dansi.
V’ni Dansi holds the distinction of being the only company in Canada to teach and perform both Métis and contemporary dance. Meaning “Come and Dance” in Mitchif, V’ni Dansi is thrilled to share the Métis people’s joyful culture with audiences of all nations.
