Dancing Forward

Cutmen Agnguartuku - We Are Dancing Forwards

In July of 2011, Alutiiq dancers from across the Kodiak archipelago gathered for a workshop.  With the help of Yup'ik dancer instructor Theresa John and drummer Agatha John, the group explored gestures, movements, and rhythms, then worked with Elder Alutiiq speakers to compose new songs in the Alutiiq language and choreography dances.  Videos recorded the dancers experiences and created a teaching resource to share with others dacners back home.  This project received funding from the National Geographic Genographic Legacy Fund.
 

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