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Dancers of Damelahamid

In-person performances

October 15 + 29, December 3, 2021 | 10:30am + 1pm

This fall, join the Dancers of Damelahamid for dynamic live Indigenous dance performances in the Haida House.

The Dancers of Damelahamid is an Indigenous dance company from the Northwest Coast of British Columbia with a rich history of masked dance that inspires a compelling performance. Through dramatic dance, captivating narrative, intricately carved masks, and elaborate regalia, the Dancers of Damelahamid transform time and space, bridging the customary with a living practice.

For more information or to book this program, please contact education@moa.ubc.ca.

  • Fee: $12/non-Indigenous student, $5.75/Indigenous student (taxes + museum admission included)
  • Suitable for all grades.
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Times: 10:30am + 1pm

Recorded performances

Available November 1 – December 17, 2021

Recorded performances are also available for classes that are unable to visit in person. These 45-minute recordings are accompanied by an introductory video from Executive and Artistic Director Margaret Grenier, and a teacher’s resource to accompany the performance.

  • Fee: $150 + taxes per class, $700 + taxes for school-wide use
  • Suitable for all grades

Please note: Individuals will receive limited access to the performance recording. Please respect the intellectual property of the Dancers of Damelahamid and refrain from retaining or distributing this recording outside of the terms of booking.

For more information or to access a recorded performance, please contact bookings@moa.ubc.ca.