'\"Equilibrium\" (Aboriginal dance performance) | Jessica McMann | TEDxECUAD'

06:12 May 31, 2023 2 2

'Jessica McMann dances mesmerizing fancy shawl and hoop dance with incredible dexterity, exploring Indigenous Identity and history while interacting with the theme of \"Equilibrium.\"  Jessica McMann is a Cree musician, contemporary dancer and choreographer. Her recent compositions and soundscapes explore Indigenous Identity and history. She has been dancing fancy shawl and hoop dance for 16 years, and has had the opportunity to present contemporary and traditional work at festivals across Western Canada, and tour Northern Europe. Currently her personal experience, Cree and Blackfoot language, and the strength of Indigenous women guide her current contemporary dance work.   Her work has been shown at AlterNative: IndigiQueer, Talking Stick Festival (Vancouver 2012, 2013) Kootenay Cultural Festival (2012, 2015, 2016) Fairy Tales Film Festival (2012), ASTAM; Cree Festival (2012), Coastal First Nations Dance Festival (2011,2012, 2014, 2017) Vancouver Queer Film Festival (2011), Q the Arts Festival (2011), 7a*11d (2010). Her most recent work was shown at the Urban Shaman Gallery in Winnipeg as part of \"The 60\'s Scoop; A place between.\" She has also toured in Sweden, Netherlands, and Belgium. She has created soundtracks for the ITWE Collective, performed with the Ambrose University Chamber Orchestra and the Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra, and was a guest musician for Laura Vinson and the Free Spirit. She also is a regular dance artist in Calgary schools. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx' 

Tags: ENTERTAINMENT , english , identity , culture , TEDxTalks , discrimination , activism , Human Rights , social justice , Music (performance) , Dance (performance)

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