The beauty, artistry, athleticism and competition of Native American dance are illustrated dramatically in the World of American Indian Dance. This one-hour documentary highlights the many dance styles incorporated into the culture from various Native American tribes and nations.
Join actor Peter Coyote as he explores the meanings and origins of American Indian Dance, and learn how it has fortified and sustained the survival of this race. While having a powerful influence on US/Indian relationships, the dance demonstrates the ancient as well as the new struggles between intertribal cultures, progress, tradition, spirituality and commerce.
The exciting, dramatic and influential culture of Native American dance is illustrated in stunning detail as DVD International and The Oneida Indian Nation present "The World of American Indian Dance." Called a "fascinating documentary" by The Hollywood Reporter, this compelling program, narrated by actor Peter Coyote, is now available on DVD.
For hundreds of years, the many tribes and nations of Native Americans have expressed their cultural diversity through dance. Its beauty, artistry, athleticism and competition have had a powerful influence on US/Indian relationships for centuries. By viewing the variety of dance styles used by the American Indian people, we can study ancient rituals, as well as new struggles between intertribal cultures, progress, tradition, spirituality and commerce.
Originally seen on the NBC Television Network, the brilliant footage, filmed at the Crow Fair, Crow Agency, Montana, was shot using Panasonic High-Definition cameras for unsurpassed quality, and is presented in widescreen format with a Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound music track. Running length: 65 minutes
