The Kaha:wi Dance Theatre - Dance / Theatre
Presenting “The Medicine Bear”

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Date: February 25th, 2012
Show Time: 8pm
Tickets - $35 Adv $40 Door

THE KAHA:WA DANCE THEATRE

Kaha:wi Dance Theatre (KDT) was founded on the artistic leadership of Mohawk artist Santee Smith, the company’s Artistic Director and choreographer. She is an innovative Aboriginal artist who is bridging the gap between contemporary and traditional dance in Canada. Under her leadership, KDT has become one of the most noteworthy Canadian contemporary dance companies. The company is currently located on the Six Nations Reserve and at the National Ballet School of Canada in Toronto, Ontario.

KDT is committed to increasing awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture with a vision to be a dynamic force in Aboriginal dance in Canada and a centre for creativity, innovation, artistry and Aboriginal expression that reflects, honours and celebrates the integrity of Aboriginal culture.

KDT was nominated for two Dora Mavor Moore Awards for the production A Story Before Time for Outstanding Production in the Dance Division and Outstanding Performance (Ensemble) in the Dance Division in 2008. KDT was nominated for a Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Performing Arts Series in 2008 for Here On Earth as a part of the dance series “Dancing with Spirit”. KDT received the National Museum of the American Indian Expressive Arts Award for TransMigration in 2009.

KDT's mission is to create, present and promote Aboriginal artistic expression to diverse audiences through the genre of dance and its associated disciplines of music, storytelling, theatre and design, drawing inspiration from contemporary and traditional Aboriginal dance forms.

The Classic Theatre is grateful for the opportunity to present this outstanding Aboriginal dance performance.

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