Lara Kramer

Lara Kramer is a Canadian choreographer, dancer, and artist of mixed Oji-Cree and settler heritage.^[1] She is known for her work delving into themes of Indigenous identity, trauma, and resilience. She currently lives and works in Montreal.^[2]

Notable works

NGS (Native Girl Syndrome): This piece examines the portrayal of Indigenous women in media and society. It tackles the stereotypes, objectification, and violence that Indigenous women face and presents commentary on their resilience and strength.^[3]^[4] It deals with her family's history and experiences of Canadian Indian residential schools and is intended to remind audiences of the impact of colonial violence on young Indigenous women.^[5]
Tame: In this work, Kramer collaborates with artist Émilie Monnet to explore the concept of captivity, drawing parallels between the experiences of Indigenous people and wild animals in captivity. The piece delves into themes of loss, longing, and the fight for freedom.^[6]
of good moral character (2011): An autobiographical choreographed work about an intensely emotional relationship.^[1]

References

^ a b Citron, Paula (2013-07-08). "Dancing on the Edge: a trio of thought-provoking works". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
^ "About – Lara Kramer". Retrieved 2023-07-01.
^ Montpetit, Caroline (2016-03-09). "Sur les traces de l'itinérance autochtone". Le Devoir (in French). ISSN 0319-0722. Retrieved 2017-11-09.
^ "Lara Kramer: NGS ("Native Girl Syndrome")". Hemispheric Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
^ Mengesha, Lilian (September 2019). "Deceleration as Decolonial Intervention in Lara Kramer's NGS: Native Girl Syndrome". ASAP/Journal. 4 (3). Johns Hopkins University Press: 575–600. doi:10.1353/asa.2019.0040. ISSN 2381-4721. S2CID 213958577 – via Project MUSE.
^ "Tame – Lara Kramer". Retrieved 2023-08-29.

[:0-1] Citron, Paula (2013-07-08). "Dancing on the Edge: a trio of thought-provoking works". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2023-12-07.

[2] "About – Lara Kramer". Retrieved 2023-07-01.

[3] Montpetit, Caroline (2016-03-09). "Sur les traces de l'itinérance autochtone". Le Devoir (in French). ISSN 0319-0722. Retrieved 2017-11-09.

[4] "Lara Kramer: NGS ("Native Girl Syndrome")". Hemispheric Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-29.

[5] Mengesha, Lilian (September 2019). "Deceleration as Decolonial Intervention in Lara Kramer's NGS: Native Girl Syndrome". ASAP/Journal. 4 (3). Johns Hopkins University Press: 575–600. doi:10.1353/asa.2019.0040. ISSN 2381-4721. S2CID 213958577 – via Project MUSE.

[6] "Tame – Lara Kramer". Retrieved 2023-08-29.