Nelson’s cultural ambassador for 2018 is Slava Doval.
The dance teacher was named to the position tonight by the city.
Doval says dance is “on fire” in the city right now.
Doval’s own DanceFusion studio has over 300 students of all ages.
- Advertisement -
The cultural ambassador is expected to represent and promote Nelson on their travels.
In 2018, Doval will be in Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Vienna.
In receiving the honour Doval was described as a “creative force” and a “beloved teacher.”
She succeeds author Eileen Delehanty-Pearkes as cultural ambassador.
Below: Mayor Deb Kozak (left) presents Slava Doval with a certificate declaring her Nelson’s 2018 cultural ambassador. (Ginger Lester photo)
