Métis Jigging with Marcus Merasty

Day: Sundays
Dates: Nov. 3, 10, 17
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Date: Nov. 24
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Cost: $18 a class

Class Description:

In this class you will learn the basic steps that make up traditional Metis jigging and learn to dance a few fancy steps to be able to dance to the Red River Jig, along with learning a few partner dances that would be danced in a social setting, such as a kitchen party.
The Métis jig is a combination of First Nations dancing, European step-dancing, including reel, jig, and quadrille steps. Metis jigging is a traditional form of dance that originates from the Metis people in Canada. Typically performed in pairs or groups, with dancers incorporating intricate footwork, heel-toe movements, and quick turns. Metis jigging is often accompanied by fiddle music, and it is a significant part of Indigenous culture, expressing joy, celebration, and a sense of community. The dance style has been passed down through generations and continues to be practiced and celebrated today.
Instructor Biography:
Marcus Merasty (he/him) is Nehithaw/Woodlands Cree dance artist Pelican Narrows, SK. He began his dance career by learning traditional Metis dance and then contemporary dance in 2014 after beginning a mentorship with artists Robin Poitras and Edward Poitras. Marcus trained in the Professional Program of The School of Contemporary Dancers, graduating in 2021. He has participated in two Indigenous dance residencies at The Banff Centre for the Arts (2016, 2019). Marcus is currently based in Regina, SK, working as an independent dance artist and teacher.

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