This year, at the World Championship Hoop Dance Contest in Arizona, Arcand made history by claiming his fourth title in a ...

While the elaborate costumes, hierarchy and performative face-offs pay homage to the Indigenous people, the songs and dance style are deeply rooted in their African heritage. "The dance comes from ...

“What’s so beautiful is when you blend contemporary modern dance with folk dance and Indigenous peoples’ dance, you get this beautiful fusion of work,” Thurrell said. “And that’s what ...