Yah-Oh-Way
Artist: Thunderbird American Indian Dancers
Type: Performances / Assembly, Art Festivals
Program Availability: In-Person
Description
Yah-Oh-Way means “It is good” in Hopi. This exciting and athletic performance by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers highlights the depth and complexity of several Native American societies. Students witness the origins and meanings of songs, dances, and traditions of many tribes that inhabited North America before the arrival of Europeans. By participating in traditional ceremonies—including the Feather Dance, an expression of thanksgiving—students are encouraged to honor and appreciate the history and cultural diversity of Native American peoples.
NOTE: North of Camden only
Program options:
In-person
Please fill out this inquiry form or call 866-500-9265 for more information. (Virtual programs are not charged a travel fee.)
Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $1325
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $1800
Additional Fees: In-Person Program Travel Fee - $95 per day; Virtual Program Technology Fee - $45; (On-Demand programs are not charged travel or tech fees)
Information
Audience Limit: 250
Program Length: 45 min.
Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Theme
Theme
American History Month
Arts Appreciation Month
National Arts & Humanities Month
National Dance Month
Native American Heritage Month
Curriculum Connections
Curriculum Connections
American History
Dance & Movement
Social Studies
Visual & Performing Arts
Tech
Technical Requirements
Designated dressing room. Standing mic. Prefer to be on stage but gym floor will also work. Artist will arrive one hour in advance.
Testimonials
Just wanted to let you know that Thunderbird had an amazing performance. The students were engaged, and the dancing was beautiful.
Assistant Head of Lower School, The Shipley School
It was a fantastic performance! Totally age appropriate and highly educational. The audience engagement with the feather dance was great. The leader gave just the right amount of explanation to give the children context to understand the dances, and the dances were just the right length to hold their attention.
Curriculum Coordinator, Montclair Kimberley Academy
Your presentation gave our students new cultural insights….The students' enthusiastic response was evident in their desire to participate on stage and their continued discussion about the performance.
Cultural Arts Rep
The Thunderbird program, Yah-oh-way, was phenomenal. All of the children from Kindergarten through 5th grade were focused on the dances and the stories behind them. The content was great with information on each nation and explanations of the meaning or inspiration behind each dance. The children laughed at times and were in awe at others. The program exceeded expectations and I highly recommend it to other schools!
PTO Cultural Enrichment Coordinator, Randall Carter Elementary
The presenters were excellent in their presentation. They spoke to the age group in a gentle and understanding manner. The students and teachers enjoyed the assembly very much.
Assistant to the Lower School Director, Gill St. Bernard's School
After the first performance, one of the Kindergarten students said, “I loved, loved, loved it!”
Principal, Lincoln Early Childhood Center
