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Smoke Signals October 1990 page 5 interpreted with the shawl. Her emergence celebrates Appreciation Song: American Indian freedom and a new life. Singers Joe Bcllanger, Chester Mahooty, INTERMISSION Kenny Merrick Jr., Eric Sampson, Lloyd Yellowbird, Memory Dance: Spencer McCarty Dance Theatre Soloist ' Andy Vasquez A Warrior Society song from ancient times reflecting Shaman Marty Pinnecoose 800 years of history, this song is still sung today. Drum Joe Bellanger, Kenny Merrick Jr., Eric Apache Crown Dance: Program Sampson Dancers Fabian Fontenelle, Kevin Haywahe, The dancer pays homage to the drum and remembers Eddie Swimmer Opening: his ancestors. Clown Morgan Tosee Vocal Solo Chester Mahooty Gourd Dance: Drum Norwyn Wesley Soloist Kevin Haywahe Dancers The Company The Mountain Spirits descend at certain times to bless The spirit in the drum is awakened and the dancer Drum Joe Bellanger, Kenny Merrick Jr., Eric the people and heal the sick. Apache medicine men begins. Sampson perform this ceremony, which became the Mountain Grass Dance: Gourd dancing evolved from 19th century Southern Spirit or Crown Dance. The clown mimics and exagger- Dancers John Meninick, Marty Pinnecoose, Plains men's societies, but today Gourd Dance Societies ates the movements to aid in teaching. Norman Roach, Lloyd Yellowbird exist all over the plains. A Warrior Prepares: Drum Joe Bcllanger, Kenny Merrick Jr., Eric Eagle Dance: Soloist Marty Pinnecoose Sampson Dancers Fabian Fontenelle, Kevin Haywahe, Warriors Norman Roach, Dwight Whitebuffalo The Dance is ancient dance and the basis of many Grass Marty Pinnecoose, Norman Roach, Eddie Swimmer, Drum Joe Bellanger, Kenny Merrick Jr., Eric In plains the elders would men's dances. the northern Dwight Whitebuffalo Sampson ask the young men to stomp down the tall grass to Flute Andy Vasquez A man sensing danger, prepares himself. He begins circle is prepare the ceremonial clearing. The dance Drum Chester Mahooty with ancient steps and movements of warriors past, formed. The eagle is a sacred bird to all tribes and a symbol of which have evolved into the modern War Dance or Traditional Dance Suite: Fancy Dance. great wisdom and power. It is believed that eagles are . Shield Dance George Shields, Andy Vasquez, Sheila messengers between man and the creator. The dance Fancy Dance Suite: Tousey varies from region to region. The company presents two Soloists John Meninick, Marty Pinncoose, Women Dancers -- Ramona Roach versions: one from the northern plains and one from the Norman Roach, Dwight Whitebuffalo, Rick Cleveland Men Dancers Kevin Haywahe, George Shields, pueblos. Drum Joe Bellanger, Kenny Merrick Jr., Eric Morgan Tosee, Andy Vasquez Dance: Sampson Drum Joe Bellanger, Kenny Merrick Jr., Eric Buffalo Based on traditional and Warrior Society dances, this Dancers Fabian Fontenelle, Cassie Sampson dance has become a competitive dance for the modern Most dances are traditional, but in recent years this has Soldierwolf,Morgan Tosee, Sheila Tousey warriors, a moment in today's pow-wow- s for the dancer Chester Mahooty become a meaning for older dances and style of dress. Drum to express himself with intricate footwork, spins and the Zuni Pueblo, this dance explores the relation- The women in buckskin reflect the earliest participation From brilliant plumage. is that by women in the dance circle. Men learned many ship between man and animals. It believed one Company credits: dances and interpreted many things: the old myths, the had to sacrifice so the other might live. The buffalo clothing Press counsel: Schecter ConeLes Schccter hunt, animals. The dancers use three styles and rythms: gave himself so the people would have food, Bookings: NAMCO Booking Sneak up, Crow Hop and Ruffle. and tools to sustain life. KL DivisionKlaus W. Kolmar Rainbow dance: The American Indian Dance Theatre cast Production Assistant: Adolfo de Leon Dancers Fabian Fontenelle, Cassie Soldierwolf, album recording is released through Broadway Licensing: J.G. Stanley Danell Tailfeathers,Lloyd Yellowbird Limited Records. Legal: Fitclson, Lasky, Asian & Couture Song Chester Mahooty The Rainbow Dance is from the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico. The rainbow with all the colors of nature, is a demonstration by the Creator that life will continue. the Man expresses his thanks for the rain to help corn X grow. ' 2 Drun Call: t X ..... Soloists Joe Bellanger, Eric Sampson tv 7. Hoop Dance: Soloist Eddie Swimmer Drum Joe Bellanger, Kenny Merrick Jr., Eric Sampson 3v. The shapes of the hoop tell stories; how all natural things are connected, and change and grow. The dancer Cm $ j forms a butterfly, flowers, a turtle, an eagle and more. Mother Earth Round Dance: Dancers The Company Drum Joe Bellanger, Kenny Merrick Jr., Eric VMlt ft,..X Sampson This dance was called the Circle of Life or the Owl Dance since it was often performed at night. Fancy Shawl Dance: Dancers Ramona Roach, Cassie Soldierwolf, 9 111 Danell Tailfeathers, Sheila Tousey Drum Joe Bellanger, Kenny Merrick Jr., Eric Sampson Women rarely entered the dance circle, and not as i soloists until recently, this dance originated as the ri5 Butterfly Dance and is very popular today on the v northern plains. When her mate is killed in battle, the i 2 female butterfly mourns and goes into her cocoon, as.