Dance, Regalia and Drum Classes

1st & 2nd Year Dance Students will be focusing on the basics of their dance styles along with learning about the different styles, the songs and the traditions and meanings that go with them. At the end of the year at the "Dance Class and Volunteer Honoring" the students will give a presentation on what they have learned.

3rd & 4th Year Dance Students will focus on excelling in their dancing by studying more styles of dance and other dancers, and combining this with what they already know.  At the end of the year the students will perform at the "Dance Class and Volunteer Honoring."

The Regalia Making Class is open to all new and experienced regalia makers of all ages. Our Regalia Making Instructor, Roanne Littlelight, has 20 years of bead work and sewing experience. Supplies are very limited, however we will help with what we can. It is recommended that if you are able please bring as much of your own supplies as possible. We do have a couple sewing machines on hand, however if you have your own you are more than welcome to bring it in with you.

Schedule

5:30-6:45:  Intermediate Drumming

7:00-8:00: Beginning Drumming

6:00-8:00: Regalia Making Class

6:00-6:45: 1st and 2nd year Dance

7:00-7:45: 3rd and 4th year Dance

Advanced Drumming Class on Friday Nights:  Fridays from October 20, 2007 – May 23rd, 2008
except for the following dates:, November 23rd, December 21st & 28th, 2007, March 21st and 28th, 2008.  Please note: students of this class must have instructor approval before they are allowed to attend.

These classes are held once a month from and explore a different topic each month.  Classes range from a field trip to the art museum to basket weaving and drum making.  Classes are geared towards 4th-8th grade students, but all youth are welcome!