P’tits oiseaux | “Little Birds”

The French Canadian expression “on est aux p’tits oiseaux” (“he is with the birds”) refers to one being in a state of absolute bliss – which is how we believe everyone will feel when they witness a joyous performance like this one!

Tirer une bûche | “Pull Up a Log”

French immigrants to Canada, unable to bring furniture with them on their grueling boat journey, made do with what was around them. “Se tirer une bûche” means to pull up a chair, or in those days, a log of wood. Tonight, you’re invited to take a seat at this special celebration of music and dance that celebrates their tenacity and fun loving spirit!

Les Quatre | “The Four”

In Chéticamp, on Cape Breton Island, Acadians were known to dance “Les Quatre,” also known as the “French Four,” which consisted of dancers step dancing in a circle with no physical contact between them. Tonight’s performance features two of our esteemed faculty from the Canadian Maritime provinces, along with our entire 2023 dance faculty – a high-energy night you won’t soon forget!

D’jâble est aux vaches | “The Devil is to the Cows”

If a French Canadian exclaims “Le d’jâble est aux vaches,” it’s safe to say there is no more order and chaos reigns! Our final faculty concert, featuring some of our favorite musical mischief-makers and story-tellers, is bound to feel a little like that, and we can’t wait for this beautiful musical mayhem to unfold!

Comment ça flippe? | “How Ya Doin’?”

Tonight, on the final night of the festival, we ask “how ya doin’?” and invite you to join our talented and passionate participants as they collaborate and share their extra special performances, before we all start counting down the days until next year!