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Pbs Learning Media: Bodies Move

9th - 10th
In this video [2:18] from the documentary American Masters: Bill T. Jones: A Good Man, the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company has been commissioned by the Ravinia Festival in Chicago to create a dance performance celebrating the...
Instructional Video
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Pbs: Native American Culture: Git Hoan Raven Dance

9th - 10th
In this video, the Git-Hoan Dancers perform the Raven Dance, a celebration of the Raven Clan. They wear masks representing the clan. In Tsimshian culture, the wearer of a mask is said to take on the spirit of the creature it signifies....
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Pbs: Native American Culture: Cherokee Eagle Dance

9th - 10th
In this video, The Warriors of AniKituhwa perform the Eagle Dance. Like other dances from Cherokee culture, the Eagle Dance serves as a catalyst for people to come forward and share their memories and a way to preserve cultural...
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Pbs: Native American Culture: Cherokee Beaver Dance

9th - 10th
In this video, The Raven Rock Dancers perform the Beaver Dance, a social dance depicting the actions of a hunting party. Included are teaching tips and additional background information. [5:10]
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Pbs: Native American Culture: Apache Dance Performance

9th - 10th
In this video segment, the Apache Crown dancers perform a traditional Crown Dance in full regalia to music. Included are teaching tips, and activity, and additional background information. [2:35]
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Pbs: Native American Culture: About Apache Dances

9th - 10th
In this video segment, the group leader of the Apache Crown Dancers talks about the long history of the dance and its role in Apache culture as the dancers perform Crown Dances. Included are teaching tips and additional background...
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Pbs: Indian Pride: Myths and Real Truths, Part 5

9th - 10th
The Metis Dancers, a dance group from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in North Dakota, demonstrate their craft in this video. [4:54]
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Pbs: Indian Pride: Myths and Real Truths, Part 4

9th - 10th
The Lefty's Little Steppers dance group from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in North Dakota demonstrate their craft. [3:48]