Americas

Native American / First Nations

Native American and First Nations dance practices belong to distinct sovereign peoples and communities. Public powwows and commissioned performances do not make all ceremonies, songs or recordings open for viewing or reuse.

Official dance education, company or cultural resources. Respect community viewing and recording protocols.

History

There is no single Indigenous dance history. Each nation holds its own knowledge and protocols; colonial suppression and cultural renewal have affected transmission. Public powwow circuits and contemporary commissions coexist with practices that remain restricted.

Key forms

Public powwow traditions
Community-specific practices
Contemporary Indigenous dance

Elements

Community protocols
Regalia and meaning
Distinct nations and permissions

Masters & companies

Indigenous community culture bearers
Institute of American Indian Arts
National Museum of the American Indian

Watch Live

No official live dance stream verified for this tradition yet.

Watch Recorded

No specific official watch recorded resource verified yet.

Native American / First Nations · YouTube search

Search results, not a verified recording; choose official company or institution uploads.

Learn

UCLA AISC

General institution or cultural programme; not a dedicated online dance archive. Respect community viewing and recording protocols. · Check publisher access · checked 2026-10-21

Attend

Gathering Nations

Official dance education, company or cultural resources. Respect community viewing and recording protocols. · Check publisher access · checked 2026-10-21

Some publishers offer paid access. Public recordings do not grant permission to reuse choreography or ceremonial material.