Big Stone Gap, VA – Step into The Paza Experience! Derived from the Lakota word for “Tree of Life,” Paza symbolizes our connection to the Earth, to ourselves, and to all living beings. Featuring the incredible talents of Delwin Fiddler Jr., a champion Lakota Grass and Hoop dancer and skilled flute player from the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota, alongside Samora Free, an indigenous singer, multi-instrumentalist, and soundscape artist from New York City, The Paza Experience brings together diverse artistic expressions that celebrate the rich heritage of Native American culture.
Led by champion dancer Delwin Fiddler, The Paza Experience presents a Native dance workshop on Friday, April 10th at 7 p.m. in the Goodloe Center at Mountain Empire Community College. The workshop is free and open to all and takes participants on a journey through the vibrant world of Native dance as Delwin and Samora showcase traditional dances, sharing their significance and cultural context.
The Paza Experience will also present a folk and traditional performance of “The Legend of the White Buffalo” on Saturday, April 11th at 7 p.m. in the Goodloe Center at Mountain Empire Community College. Tickets are $15 at the door. Children and students will be admitted free. These events are brought to you in conjunction with the 49th Pro-Art Season and in partnership with the Town of Big Stone Gap and Mountain Empire Community College. For more information and to make reservations, please visit proartva.org.
The Paza Experience is more than just a performance group; it is a heartfelt journey of education and healing. Through their art, Delwin and Samora aim to promote peace and harmony within communities, inviting everyone to connect with the past, embrace the present, and envision a harmonious future. Join in this transformative cultural celebration that honors diversity, storytelling, and the spirit of togetherness. Find out more about The Paza Experience by visiting pazatree.org.
The spring half of Pro-Art’s 49th season is underway! Explore upcoming performances, purchase season tickets, and make reservations to attend at proartva.org. Season tickets can also be purchased in person at any show, or by calling (276) 376-4520. Children and students are admitted free to every performance. Pro-Art is committed to making the arts accessible to everyone, if price is a barrier of entry to you, please contact us for available resources.
Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, for accessibility inquiries or general questions, call (276) 376-4520 or email contact@proartva.org. For weather related updates, patrons are encouraged to check proartva.org for real-time information.
This engagement of The Paza Experience is made possible in part through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, and Mountain Empire Community College.
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