Weesageechak Begins to Dance 28

Annual Development Festival of New Indigenous Work

November 11-21, 2015 - Aki Studio

Over two weeks in November, the 28th annual Weesageechak Begins to Dance festival brings together emerging, mid-career and established artists to develop and showcase contemporary Indigenous theatre, dance and interdisciplinary creations for stage.

The festival provides a platform that fosters mentorship through the exchange of skills and knowledge while simultaneously celebrating contemporary Indigenous performance through readings, workshops and productions. Festival audiences gain insight into the creation process and get a unique glimpse of new Indigenous works from around the world.

Festival Schedule

Poster for the Weesageechak Begins to Dance Indigenous arts festival running from November 11-21, 2015, in Aki Studio, featuring a schedule of performances, workshops, and speakers including Lara Kramer, Michelle Thrush, and others, with images of Lara Kramer and Michelle Thrush.

Cast & Creative

Our two-week festival will showcase exciting works by Lara Kramer (Tame), Jani Lauzon (Prophecy Fog), Michelle Thrush (Find Your Own Inner Elder), and Kenneth T. Williams (In Care). In addition to these established artists, Weesageechak will also feature new works by emerging and mid-career artists, such as Yolanda Bonnell, Brian Solomon, and writers from the Animikiig Playwrights’ Program.