Throughout the Middle East and North Africa, people have performed dances with sticks or canes. These types of dances have been around for centuries and can be found in the ancient cultures of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece. Such dances are actually found in ancient cultures around the world.

Suli Adams, dance enthusiast and community leader, will take you through the journey to Cane Dance in Egypt.

Here’s what you can expect at our session:

• Personalize your cane. You get to take this home too!
• Learn some of the history behind this unique cultural dance
• Learn the steps and rhythms of this dance

Our dance lesson will take place in the Gymnasium of Algonquin College – Pembroke Campus.

Pre-register here so that we can ensure we have enough canes!

Learn about Suli Adams

Suli retired from a career in research science which included clinical trials and development of PCR technology in her early years. More recently, she worked at CNL as a Root Cause Analyst, a Nuclear Oversight Auditor and finally, as a Regulatory Specialist for the NRU Reactor. Suli is passionate about contributing to the local community and has volunteered for PSP and PMFRC. Prior to the pandemic, Suli volunteered for employment services in Petawawa and taught ESL under the citizenship program for newcomers to the area. Currently, Suli is the Co-Chair of the Pembroke Diversity Committee, a member of the working groups for the Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew, and a community representative on the Quality and Patient Safety Committee for the Pembroke Regional Hospital.