Coastal Dance Festival 2025

📅 Dates & Venues:

• March 4–6 – Museum of Anthropology, UBC
• March 7–9 – Anvil Centre, New Westminster
  📍 Location: Traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), q̓wainƛən (Kwantlen), and qəyqəyt (Qayqayt) people
  🎟️ More Info & Tickets: Coastal Dance Festival Website

🎭 Celebrate Indigenous Stories, Songs & Dances

The 18th Annual Coastal Dance Festival, presented by the Dancers of Damelahamid, is a multi-day event celebrating the rich artistic traditions of Indigenous peoples from the Northwest Coast and beyond. This festival brings together artists from British Columbia, the Yukon, Alaska, Washington State, and international guests, showcasing a vibrant mix of traditional and contemporary Indigenous performances.

Festival highlights include:
✨ Evening ticketed performances featuring renowned Indigenous artists
🌿 Public weekend showcases open to all
🎭 K-12 youth program & artist workshops supporting intergenerational artistic development
🎤 Artist talks & cultural presentations

This immersive event provides an opportunity to witness the thriving Indigenous arts scene and experience the power of song, dance, and storytelling that has been passed down through generations.

📍 Event Details & Schedule

🔹 March 4–6, 2025 – Museum of Anthropology, UBC
🔹 March 7–9, 2025 – Anvil Centre, New Westminster

🗓️ Festival Activities:

• Traditional & contemporary Indigenous performances
• Workshops & artist mentorship programs
• Cultural exhibitions & discussions
• Youth performances & engagement

🎟️ Reserve your tickets today! Visit Coastal Dance Festival

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