V'ni Dansi

Discipline: Dance
Homebase: Vancouver
Regions Available: Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley &, Howe Sound, Vancouver Island Lower, Vancouver Island Mid, Vancouver Island North, Interior, North, Remote, Kootenays, Virtual
Languages: English, French
Themes: First Nations, Inuit, and/or Metis Art
Grant Eligibility: Eligible for 70% AIE

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, V'ni Dansi holds the distinction of being the only company in Canada dedicated to both Métis and contemporary dance. Meaning "come and dance" in Michif, V'ni Dansi is thrilled to share the Métis people's joyful culture with audiences of all nations. V'ni Dansi's Louis Riel Métis Dancers specialize in traditional Métis dance and are dedicated to preserving traditional Métis dances.

Testimonials & Reviews

I highly recommend them as a valuable cultural experience for any school. Aboriginal Support Worker, Clayburn Middle School

My daughter came home and couldn't stop talking about them! So I decided to contact V'ni Dansi to request that they come to my son's school too. Parent, Ecole Norval-Morrisseau

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