Intro to Canadian Stepdance - French Canadian and Cape Breton Traditions

Come tap your toes and move your feet to the fun music of Canada’s East Coast, and Québec! This will be an introduction to: (1) Cape Breton stepdance, from Nova Scotia, and (2) the seated “podorythmie” foot rhythms of Québec. All ages are welcome and no dance experience is necessary. Hard-soled shoes are recommended.

Let’s dance and connect with the rich Canadian stepdance heritage together!

From the West Coast of Canada, Jocelyn Pettit is a vibrant, award-winning fiddle player, stepdancer, singer, and educator. She has performed and taught across North America, the U.K., Europe and Malaysia; released five albums; and received multiple recognitions at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards, and International Acoustic Music Awards.

Jocelyn has a Master’s Degree in Traditional Music from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. As an educator, Jocelyn is passionate about sharing the joy and connection of music and dance. She has taught workshops at numerous schools and festivals around the world. Jocelyn is the founder of Coast Mountain Folk, celebrating folk and traditional music through community events in Squamish, BC.

Links:

• Website: www.jocelynpettit.com

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/jocelynpettitband

• Instagram: @jocelynpettitmusic

• Video: www.youtube.com/c/jocelynpettitmusic

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