# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Paza Experience | Native Dance Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Step into The Paza Experience, a dynamic performance act that celebrates the rich heritage of Native American culture. Derived from the Lakota word for "Tree of Life," Paza symbolizes our connection to the Earth, to ourselves, and to all living beings. 

Led by Champion dancer Delwin Fiddler, the Native Dance Workshop takes participants on a journey through the vibrant world of Native dance as he and Samora showcase traditional dances, sharing their significance and cultural context.

The Paza Experience will give 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! For more information and to make reservations, please visit proartva.org. This workshop is brought to you in part by Mountain Empire Community College.

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 resonate with audiences of all ages.

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 us in this transformative cultural celebration that honors diversity, storytelling, and the spirit of togetherness.

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 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.

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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/big-stone-gap/the-paza-experience-|-native-dance-workshop/200029819073108
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, dance, entertainment, music, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Big Stone Gap
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mountain Empire Community College
- **lat**: 36.855385001128
- **long**: -82.758554933657
- **full address**: Mountain Empire Community College, 3441 Mountain Empire Rd,Big Stone Gap,VA,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Paza Experience | Native Dance Workshop being held?
  - **A:** The Paza Experience | Native Dance Workshop takes place on Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mountain Empire Community College, 3441 Mountain Empire Rd,Big Stone Gap,VA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Paza Experience | Native Dance Workshop?
  - **A:** The Paza Experience | Native Dance Workshop is organized by Pro-Art.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Paza Experience | Native Dance Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Big Stone Gap, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Paza Experience | Native Dance Workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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