Smoke Signals
. October 1990
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American Indian Dance Theatre
Arts Series opens at W.O.S.C.
with Famous Indian Dancers
MOUNMOUTH - At the sound of the "Spirit Mountain
Drum" and the sight of a TeePee, the Edgar H. Smith
Fine Arts Series will present a day of events, highlighting
Native American Indians and the nationally acclaimed
American Indian Dance Theatre.
On Thursday, October 4th, 1990, Western Oregon
State College's Rice Auditorium will be the site of two
performances by the famous Indain dancers, two
exhibits of Native American art, and a dispaly of Native
American culture by members of the Confederated
Tribes of Grand Ronde.
The dancers will give two performances at 2:30 p.m.
and at 8:00 p.m. on the Rice mainstage. Reserved seat
tickets are priced at $10.50 to $14.50 and group rates are
available for the matinee performance only. Tickets are
available from the Rice Box Office, open weekdays from
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., telephone at (503) 838- 8462.
They are also available from the Mid-Valley Arts
Council in Salem and the Market Place in Monmouth,
Oregon.
The Indain Dance Theatre first performed in 1987 and
has since traveled nationwide. All of the dances are
authentic, derived from traditional dances of the earth,
dances to summon the spirits, and dances of great skill
and expression. The drum is used to accompany most
dances, while music featured in the production include
songs which can be traced back 600 years. Songs have
not been written down, but are passed from generation
to generation at celebrations and at Tribal gatherings.
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AMERICAN-INDIAN DANCE THEATRE
Thursday, October 4, 1990 20 and 8:00 p.m.
A brilliant company of champion American Indian dancers, singers
and musicians celebrate their unique heritage. This production pre
serves the authenticity of the dances, while enhancing them with
theatrical staging and lighting. A chance for all ages to share a
beautiful culture.
"Extraordinary!" WASHINGTON POST "Fascinating!" VARIETY
"Sheer spectacle with a transcendental spirituality. " Give Barnes, NEW YORK POST
Co-sponsored by U.S. Bank and Praegitzer Industries
This perfomonce Is supported, in part, with funds provided by the WESTERN STATES ARTS FEDERATION
the Oregon Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. '