Compaigni V’ni Dansi is seeking individuals interested in learning Métis traditional dance and being part of a summer performance. The performance will include traditional Métis dance as well as contemporary dance, and theatre. Experience is not necessary, however all applicants need to be available for the entire project and be in good physical shape. After all, jigging is Métis aerobics!

Compaigni V’ni Dansi is unique in being the only Canadian company to teach and perform traditional Métis and contemporary dance. Yvonne Chartrand created the company to share Métis stories and culture with Aboriginal and mainstream audiences.

Project Infomation:
The project will run from Monday July 4th, 2011 to Sunday August 14th, 2011
Rehearsals: July 4th-22nd, 2011 in Fort Langley, Monday- Friday
Rehearsal Times: 10am- 4pm
Performances: July 25th- 28th, August 2nd-6th & 10th-14th
Performance Times: To be determined. (Will be during daytime hours)
Applicants chosen to participate in the program will be paid an honorarium of $250 per week.

Compaigni V’ni Dansi sees this as an opportunity to initiate an ongoing Métis Dance Group with the Fort Langley community. We hope that the participants for this summer project will be the core of the ongoing group.

Applicant requirements:
Age range: All ages are welcome to apply

Commitment to the entire project is required.

How to apply:

• Complete the attached application form
• Provide a letter outlining why you wish to participate in The Artist and Community Collaboration
• Provide one photo of yourself.

Applications must be received by June 8, 2011. Please submit the application page and supporting documents to:

Artist and Community Collaboration Project
C/o Left Right Minds Initiatives
406-857 Beatty Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2M6

For more information contact:
Yvonne Chartrand @ 604 842 3833
Email: Yvonne@vnidansi.ca

P.S If you are not able to commit to the entire project, perhaps you could be involved in the summer community workshops in Langley. Times to be announced.