All Bodies Dance Project

Mi’gmaq dancer Cheyenne Seary explores her artistic vision

By: Nejdana Houshyar, Peak Associate On June 5 and 7, Mi’gmaq dance artist Cheyenne Seary debuted her latest piece, “Casseiopia,” with the All Bodies Dance Project at the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts at the SFU School for Contemporary Arts. The piece explores themes of love, aging, and grief. It follows a young mother navigating the trials of motherhood while following a community mourning two lost children. “Casseiopia” speaks from experience — a harrowing yet beautiful work that encapsulates Seary’s personal life. The Peak reached out to Seary to learn more about her life, her work, and the symbolism behind…

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