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Outside Looking In - Canada’s Largest Indigenous Youth Showcase

Outside Looking In - Canada’s Largest Indigenous Youth Showcase

Chrysalis, 43 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5G 2A7

May 09 2025 to May 09 2025

Region : Greater Toronto Area     City: Toronto

  •  Add to Calendar 2025-05-09 2025-05-09 America/Toronto Outside Looking In - Canada’s Largest Indigenous Youth Showcase Indigenous youth from across Canada will take centre stage in Toronto for an electrifying performance at Outside Looking In’s 18th Annual Showcase. Featuring 100 dancers from 14 Indigenous communities, this year’s theme, “Share the Flame,” fuses hip-hop and Indigenous cultures in a high-energy theatrical experience. Inspired by fire - a sacred symbol of healing, connection and strength in Indigenous traditions - the performance will take audiences on an awe-inspiring journey of transformation and resilience. The evening kicks off with a powerful grand entry, with the dancers proudly representing their roots in traditional regalia. Plus, an exciting lineup of leading Indigenous musicians will join these young artists on stage: acclaimed Mohawk composer, storyteller, and JUNO and Canadian Screen Award-winner, Shub returns as a special guest performer, joined by MTV VMA and Indigenous Music Award-winning hip-hop artist, songwriter, and actor Drezus. Chrysalis, 43 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5G 2A7 Andrea McLoughlin amcloughlin@risepr.ca
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Indigenous youth from across Canada will take centre stage in Toronto for an electrifying performance at Outside Looking In’s 18th Annual Showcase. Featuring 100 dancers from 14 Indigenous communities, this year’s theme, “Share the Flame,” fuses hip-hop and Indigenous cultures in a high-energy theatrical experience. Inspired by fire - a sacred symbol of healing, connection and strength in Indigenous traditions - the performance will take audiences on an awe-inspiring journey of transformation and resilience. The evening kicks off with a powerful grand entry, with the dancers proudly representing their roots in traditional regalia. Plus, an exciting lineup of leading Indigenous musicians will join these young artists on stage: acclaimed Mohawk composer, storyteller, and JUNO and Canadian Screen Award-winner, Shub returns as a special guest performer, joined by MTV VMA and Indigenous Music Award-winning hip-hop artist, songwriter, and actor Drezus.