A Cultural Evening of Inter-dependance
After nearly a decade away from the ArtSpring stage, beloved Salt Spring Island dance artist Naomi Jason is returning with Land & Lineage: An Embodied Ceremony of Reconciliation, marking her first performance at the venue since her legendary Imaginelle productions ended in 2015.
Born and raised on Salt Spring, Jason honed her craft studying and working in Montreal's vibrant dance scene before returning home 15 years ago. Shortly after her return, she founded Dance Temple, beginning a journey that would see her evolve from performer to mentor, embodied ceremonialist, and community leader.
The Imaginelle shows of 2013-2015 remain legendary in Salt Spring's cultural memory—massive community productions featuring 50-75 local performers of all ages that transformed ArtSpring into a realm of magic and mystery. These productions established Jason as a visionary director capable of weaving together diverse talents into transcendent theatrical experiences.
Today, Jason channels…
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