Tla’amin Choreographer Brings ‘Wild Man of the Woods’ Ballet Home to the West Coast

Tla’amin choreographer brings ‘Wild Man of the Woods’ ballet home to the West Coast

When choreographer Cameron sinkʷə Fraser-Monroe was asked to create a piece for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, he knew he wanted to tell a story from his home community of Tla’amin Nation.

Tla’amin choreographer brings 'Wild Man of the Woods' ballet home to the West Coast

“T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods” premiered in 2024 and is now making its debut on the West Coast. Photo by Daniel Crump When choreographer Cameron sinkʷə Fraser-Monroe was asked to create a piece for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, he knew he wanted to tell a story from his home community of Tla’amin Nation. He chose to feature a traditional oral tale about T’əl, a sinister figure who steals children during the night. In the story, a young woman ven…