Summary:
The Traditional Dance Revival curriculum was developed by the Yakama Nation Library and Jolena Tillequots, Michael-David Bushman, Lucinda Bill, Marlene White, and Eleanor Hunt for use both within the tribe and by outside educators.
Description:
The Traditional Dance Revival curriculum is intended for learners of any age, although there is some content that may not be suitable for very young viewers. Included in the curriculum is a video of Yakama Nation elders Lucinda Bill, Marlene White, and Eleanor Hunt speaking about Iksiks Washanal’a (The Little Swans) dance troupe and reviving the traditional dances of the Yakama Tribe. Related items Items include the four dance videos recorded as part of this curriculum, and the original Willard Rhodes recordings of the songs. To view the video, press play above. To access the related materials, see the Related Items Section at the bottom or to the upper right of this page.
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