American Indian Theater

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American Indian Theater (Racial and Ethnic Relations in America)

At Issue

Since the 1970’s, Native American theater groups—dance theater groups, stage companies, and radio theater companies—have been performing throughout North America. In order to achieve their goal of familiarizing non- Indians with Native American culture and values, they often perform in schools and in smaller communities.

Dance Theater

Native American groups such as the American Indian Dance Theater travel throughout the United States, singing, dancing, drumming, and storytelling to express their native heritage. Some dance groups perform a wide...

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