Spring Round Dance hosted by AIS
The American Indian Success (AIS) Program will host a
Spring Round Dance on Friday, April 11 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in T Plaza.
A round dance can also be described as a social dance and is used to bring communities together. Traditionally, round dances take place during the winter months to share songs, and stories, and cultivate unity through dance. The theme for this round dance is Communities Practicing Resistance through Art and Tradition.
Event details:
MC: Keveon Kingbird
Stickman: Kevin Kingbird
The stickman plays a crucial role in round dances, which are social and ceremonial events involving traditional hand drum singing and dancing.
Adult Singers:
- Hokie Clairmont
- Mack Kingbird
- Jerritte Caldwell
- Charles Lasley
- Kelly Cable
- Leslie Nicholas II
Youth Singers:
- Dayven Clairmont
- Keveon Kingbird Jr
- June Caldwell
- Ethan Jourdain
Specials:
Specials refers to special dances or events that honor individuals or groups, often involving giveaways or other acts of generosity and respect.
- Best Ribbon Skirt and Shirt
- Hand Drum
- Side Step