April 10, 2026 | 7 pm @ Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap,VA–StepintoThe Paza Experience!Derived from the Lakota word for "Tree of Life," Paza symbolizes our connection to the Earth, to ourselvesandto all living beings.Featuring the incredible talents ofDelwin Fiddler Jr., achampion LakotaGrass andHoop dancer and skilled flute playerfrom the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota, alongsideSamora Free, an indigenous singer, multi-instrumentalist, and soundscape artist from New York City, The Paza Experience brings together diverse artisticexpressions thatcelebrate the rich heritage of Native Americanculture.
Led bychampion dancer Delwin Fiddler,The Paza Experience presents aNativedanceworkshopFriday, April 10at 7 p.m. in the Goodloe Center at Mountain Empire Community College.The workshopis free and open toall andtakes participants on a journey through thevibrant world of Native dance asDelwinand Samora showcase traditional dances, sharing their significance and culturalcontext.
The Paza Experience alsopresents a folk and traditional performance of“The Legend of the White Buffalo” Saturday, April11at 7 p.m. in the Goodloe Center at Mountain Empire Community College. Tickets are $15 at the door.Children and students are admitted free.These eventsare 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, visitproartva.org.
The Paza Experience is more than just a performance group; it is a heartfelt journey of education and healing. Throughtheir art, Delwin and Samora aim to promote peace and harmony within communities, inviting everyone to connect withthe past, embrace the present, and envision a harmonious future. Join in this transformative cultural celebration thathonors diversity, storytelling, and the spirit of togetherness.Find out more about The Paza Experienceby visiting pazatree.org.
The spring half ofPro-Art’s49th season is underway.Explore upcoming performances, purchase season ticketsand make reservations to attend atproartva.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 emailcontact@proartva.org.Forweather related updates,patrons are encouraged to checkproartva.orgforreal-timeinformation.
This engagement ofThe Paza Experienceis made possible in part through theMid Atlantic Toursprogram 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 WiseandMountain Empire Community College.