120 Indigenous Students From Across The Country Gather in Toronto for the Ultimate Dance Performance

Presented by Outside Looking In, the 12^th Annual "Indigenous Youth Dance Show" takes place at Toronto's Sony Centre, Thursday, May 23^rd

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TORONTO, April 8, 2019 /CNW/ - In Indigenous communities across Canada, students have been preparing for the performance of their lives since the beginning of the school year. All of their hard work, dedication and creativity culminates with the 12th Annual Indigenous Youth Dance Show—presented by Outside Looking In—at Toronto's Sony Centre for the Performing Arts on Thursday, May 23rd.  Outside Looking In is a national-based organization that offers a high school accredited dance program for Indigenous youth in grades 7-12.

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Using dance as a catalyst, the charitable organization pairs some of Canada's hippest choreographers with participating schools in which the students are inspired to pursue education, engage in self-expression, and celebrate empowerment.

After being assessed on academic progress, attendance, dance performance and behaviour, successful students will travel to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation camp in St. George, Ontario two weeks in advance of the Indigenous Youth Dance Show, where they engage in daily rehearsals, camp activities and team building exercises to prepare for their performances.

Two shows are scheduled for May 23^rd at 11am and 7pm. Tickets are $5 to $25 each (plus fees), and are available online through olishow.com/events, Ticketmaster, and [email protected], by phone at 1-855-985-2787 or 416-368-6161 x1, and in person at the Sony Centre Box Office located at 27 Front Street East.

2018/2019 Participating Communities
Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, ON
Garden Hill First Nation, MB
Grassy Narrows First Nation, ON
Iqaluit District Education Authority, NU
Lac La Croix First Nation, ON
Membertou First Nation, NS
Penticton Indian Band, BC
Pikangikum First Nation, ON
Pinaymootang First Nation, MB
St. Theresa Point First Nation, MB
Southeast Collegiate, MB
Wasagamack First Nation, MB
Webequie First Nation, ON

Outside Looking In
Founded in 2007, Outside Looking In is a nationally registered charitable organization that aims to empower Indigenous youth through the transformative art of dance, while they pursue education, increase their mental and physical health and engage in self-expression. For information visit  olishow.com.

SOURCE Outside Looking In

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