SPL First Nations & Metis Spotlight – Hoop Dancing with Lawrence Roy
Join Saskatoon Public Library in celebrating and learning about First Nations and Metis cultures,
Lawrence Roy was born and raised in Saskatoon. He has been hoop dancing since 1989. His first teacher Delvin Kennedy taught Lawrence the style of 21 hoops in the St Mary’s Hoop Dance Troupe. Entering high school his second teacher Patrick Nippi taught Lawrence the style of 17 hoops. Today he dances with 30. Lawrence has passed on his teachings to his children who have all taught others on their own. He loves to teach anyone that wants to learn. Many places you will find Lawrence is Wanuskewin, White Buffalo Youth Lodge, Friendship Centre and numerous schools in and around the surrounding area of Saskatoon. Lawrence brings many teachings of the hoop, the origin and humour in his performance and stories.
Frances Morrison Central Library
Friday, February 13 from 2:30pm-3:00pm
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