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Dance (8 resources)

Restoration and Honor for Osage Ballerina Sisters
Article
Historians honor Osage sisters who leaped into ballet history.

Homecomings: From Small Gatherings to International Events, Powwows Link Indigenous Communities and Cultures
Article
Whether a community gathering or an international competition, the powwow has been a way for Indigenous peoples across North America to strengthen bonds and preserve their diverse cultures.

A Journey for Hope
Article
Diné photographer Eugene Tapahe and the dancers of the Art Heals: Jingle Dress Project have journeyed to national and state parks across the United States to honor their ancestors, bless the land and offer prayers for those in need.

Max Hiroshi Yamane: Initiating Relationships with Native People
Blog
Learn how one Asian American has made extended family relationships and respectfully participates in contemporary Native culture.

With Color and Pageantry, Denver March Powwow Signals the Season's Opening
Blog
Native powwows across Indian Country make a thriving and significant comeback.

The Dreamscapes of Emily Johnson
Article
This award-winning Yup’ik meta choreographer doesn’t simply break the conventions of contemporary dance; she ignores them.

Meet Three Native Women Combining Powwow Dance With Other Types of Fitness
Blog
Learn how tribal members are fighting obesity in Indian Country.

Zuni Olla Maidens
Video Playlist
The Zuni Olla Maidens are known for the Pottery Dance, in which they move in carefully choreographed steps with delicate painted pottery jars balanced on their heads.