Book a Workshop with Madelaine
Movement is medicine. Madelaine offers 6-week sessions for the workshops below. Each session includes 20 minutes of talk and teachings to ground the session and 40 minutes of dance to let it all out through movement.
Due to COVID protocols, workshops are currently offered online via Zoom (or preferred video conferencing platform).
Pow Wow Impact
Pow Wow Impact is a form of dance that connects you to culture and provides the benefits or a physical workout
In each workshop, you will learn the basics of Pow Wow from the basic crow hop step. In each workshop you will learn 2-3 steps that will be sequenced through choreography. By the last workshop, you will have knowledge of 10 or more Pow Wow steps and you’ll have an opportunity to dance freely and share your own style!
Jig Fit
Jigging is an upbeat, fun, social dance with roots of European and Indigenous dance styles - you won't even realize you're getting a workout!
Participants learn Métis dance steps sequenced through choreography and get fit at the same time! You’ll gain knowledge of dances like The Red Jig, belt dance, broom dance, and orange blossom special. This workshop is filled with high energy and tailored for all levels – you’ll have a great time (because how can you not when fiddle music is involved!)
Stories through Dance
Madelaine knows dance has been a saviour through life's challenges, join her and create the space to share stories through dance!
In each workshops, participants are invited to explore various storytelling activities, from meditation, writing, drawing, and movement. Together, with Madelaine, you can explore stories through dance and find ways to explore and navigate how powerful dance and movement can be in your life!
Pow Wow
Join Madelaine and learn traditional approaches to Pow Wow dancing. Learn through movement the cultural significance of Pow Wow dancing and steps to go along with it. Participants will be invited to explore their connection to the cultural and traditional significance of Pow Wow dancing, learning news steps in one or multi-day workshops!
Jigging
Madelaine has been jigging since she could walk
In these workshops, participants will be invited to explore their connection to the cultural and traditional significance of Pow Wow dancing, learning news steps in one or multi-day workshops!
Pow Wow Zumba
Want to get a jumpstart on working out while listening to amazing music? Here's your chance to dance your way into shape and feel like you're just moving and having fun! Pow Wow Zumba is a fusion of traditional and contemporary dance styles with Latin, Reggae, and Hip Hop. Classes for Pow Wow Zumba are 1-hour per session, allowing for warm-up, a full dance workout, and a cool down - giving participants a full workout. No dance experience necessary!
Pow Wow
Join Madelaine and learn traditional approaches to Pow Wow dancing. Learn through movement the cultural significance of Pow Wow dancing and steps to go along with it. Participants will be invited to explore their connection to the cultural and traditional significance of Pow Wow dancing, learning news steps in one or multi-day workshops!
Jigging
Madelaine has been jigging since she could walk
In these workshops, participants will be invited to explore their connection to the cultural and traditional significance of Pow Wow dancing, learning news steps in one or multi-day workshops!
Pow Wow Zumba
Want to get a jumpstart on working out while listening to amazing music? Here's your chance to dance your way into shape and feel like you're just moving and having fun! Pow Wow Zumba is a fusion of traditional and contemporary dance styles with Latin, Reggae, and Hip Hop. Classes for Pow Wow Zumba are 1-hour per session, allowing for warm-up, a full dance workout, and a cool down - giving participants a full workout. No dance experience necessary!
I had the pleasure of working with Madelaine on a series of jigging videos for Métis kids and youth in care. We wanted to reach the largest audience possible to give our kids the opportunity to learn from someone experienced in their culture, and Madelaine delivered in spades! Her instructional videos were easy to follow, and the kids and their caregivers loved seeing her traditional outfits and hearing her stories. She is a delight to work with and a skilled teacher. I highly recommend her and will be looking to work with her again in the future!
Chantel MacMillan
Métis Commission for Children and Families of BC