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WICHOZANI NATIVE AMERICAN DANCE & THEATER COMPANY

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Native American Music, Dance, & Theater

The WICHOZANI NATIVE AMERICAN DANCE & THEATER COMPANY is an original, theatrical forum for maintaining the integrity of American Indian cultural & artistic traditions. The company performers are all Native American tribal-affiliated, the American Indian experience is presented from a firsthand reality, and the cultural expression of Native American storytelling is preserved. Through the medium of theater, the company integrates traditional American Indian music & original musical compositions; classic, modern, & contemporary dance rhythms; and original story-lines, narratives, and drama. The company presents a spiritual perspective, representative of and inherent in the Native American existence. 

DANCES: Hoop, Eagle, Basket, Horsetail, Spear & Shield, Fancy Feather, Grass, Traditional (Men's & Women's), Fancy Shawl, Jingle Dress. MUSIC: Flute, Plains-style Singing & Drumming, Rattles. THEATER: Variable length & themed theatrical productions of dramatized tribal stories from Native American oral traditions. 

The Wichozani Native American Dance & Theater Company is available for solo & ensemble presentations of traditional Native American music, dance, and culture geared for classrooms, educational institutions, & public companies; and consisting of live performances, cultural demonstrations, guest lecturing, consulting, and American Indian perspectives. For entertainment & theatrical bookings or for cultural presentations, please contact Vincent Whipple for dates, times, and performance fees. 

"We are in full support of all events, groups, and activities that preserve ethnic and cultural traditions, promote cultural education, advance diversity, and foster cross-cultural awareness and understanding." -WNADTC-