Pow Wow Practice

Open to all Indigenous, Inuit and Metis people who want to learn about powwow dancing. Each class will reflect the dancer's interest and styles they'd like to learn. Good for beginners and those who want to practice their moves. Please wear clothes you can dance in, clean shoes or moccasins and bring a water bottle.

Suitable for all ages, parents and guardians are welcomed to join or watch

Please note that no food or drinks other than water is allowed in the dance studio.

No class on May 14th and June 18th

Studio space supported by Out Innerspace and New Works

Meet Nyla Carpentier

Nyla Carpentier (Tahltan, Kaska, French and Scottish) is a multifaceted performing artist currently residing in North Vancouver, BC. Since the age of three, Nyla has been powwow dancing. Over the last 35 years she traveled cross Turtle Island dancing at various powwows and festivals. She also teaches the various powwow styles, sharing the dance steps and the history. Since 2011, in partnership with Raven Spirit Dance Company, Nyla started the popular Powwow Bootcamp class which runs during the winter for 6 weeks at the Dance Centre in Vancouver. Nyla is also an actor, writer and new mom.

Host or Publisher Raven Spirit Dance