Métis jigging is a high-energy dance that ensures mental and physical fitness.

Jigging has brought Métis people together for generations — it’s more than just dance, it’s a celebration of identity, community, and resilience.

Join us at the Indigenous Support Centre for Jig ’n’ Time, an energetic evening of jigging and square dancing led by renowned instructor Dean Davis. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned stepper, come connect through rhythm, laughter, and tradition as part of our Louis Riel Day celebrations.

Dean has taught dancers of all ages across Manitoba — many of whom have gone on to become champion performers. Through weekly lessons at the Métis Club and workshops in schools, he continues to pass down the joy and cultural power of dance to the next generation.

So grab your dancing shoes — let’s keep the tradition alive, one step at a time!

• Wednesday, Feb. 15 • 5pm – 8pm
• F209, Notre Dame Campus

Register for the Jig ‘n’ Time workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 15 by emailing Terri-Lynn at tlanderson@rrc.ca.

About Dean Davis

Dancing has been a huge part of Dean’s life for the last 20 years and for the last decade, he has trained dancers of all ages and levels in cultural Métis jigging and square dancing.

Dean has performed over 400 shows as a square dancer with well-known groups such as the Asham Stompers and the Métis Club Traditional Dancers. He has danced in Winnipeg and throughout Manitoba and made appearances in Saskatchewan, Ontario, Alberta, North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

His own training began at the age of 40 at the Métis Club of Winnipeg, where he learned to jig and later began dancing with the Asham Stompers. The Asham Stompers are a synonymous dance group showcasing the Métis jig internationally.