Ballet Kelowna: taqəš and Other Works

Ballet Kelowna, known for its innovative performances in contemporary ballet, presents a stunning lineup from their repertoire with taqəš and Other Works. taqəš Cameron sinkʷə Fraser-Monroe brings his classical ballet training, knowledge of traditional Coast Salish, Grass, and Hoop Dance, and experience as a contemporary dancer to taqəš [tawKESH], which means “to return something” in Ayajuthem, the language belonging to the Homalco, Klahoose, K’omoks, and Tla’amin Nations. Set to several songs by Polaris Prize-winning composer and singer Jeremy Dutcher, taqəš follows the traditional story