American Indian Dance Theatre.

American Indian Dance Theatre is a professional performing arts company presenting the dances and songs of Native Americans in the United States and the First Nations of Canada. The group was founded in 1987 and includes members from many different tribal backgrounds.

"The Joyce Theater has seen many a dance troupe, but never one like this...this program is a fascinating one - filled with male bravura and female virtuosity - a feast for the eye."

- The New York Times

"American Indian Dance Theatre offers a rare illuminating theater experience; for once the audience's standing ovation was deserved."

- The Los Angeles Times

"The group's primal power has helped make these dancers and musicians a sensation from Tucson to Tokyo."

- The Wall Street Journal


" It was thrilling - the profound integration of dance, music and visual design all blended by the ancient symbolism and an almost touching respect for nature."

- Dance Magazine


" The energy, the joy, the colors of the show make a beautiful, often touching, and always spectacular moment in theatre!

- Le Monde

" A hypnotic spectacle!"

- Chicago Tribune

" The Indian Triumph! Dance of elemental beauty and power that transcend the stage."

- The Washington Post

" The most amazing item in the program is the Hoop Dance. The physical dexterity involved is almost incredible. Impressive as this is, there are greater wonders to follow!"

- London Times

" The energy and exploration of a too-long unknown aspect of dance in America makes this program of utmost importance."

- The Denver Post

" Splendid dances that, transferred from their usual outdoor setting, make splendid theater. There is great virtuosity here."

- Boston Globe

" The company displays the pure physical magic of dance."

- Toronto Globe and Mail

" American Indian Dance Theatre has taken its performance traditions out of ordinary settings and placed them respectfully and dramatically in a theater. The effect is like holding a jewel up to the light. A mystical and exhilarating feast for the soul."

- Cleveland Plain Dealer

" A haunting program by the American Indian Dance Theatre-an evening way above folkloric clichés, one of memorable distinction."

- Philadelphia Inquirer

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