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Into the circle an introduction to Native American powwows

Title
Into the circle [videorecording] : an introduction to Native American powwows / [presented by] State Arts Council of Oklahoma ; [produced by] Full Circle Communications ; produced by Scott Swearingen and Sandy Rhoades ; videography by Scott Swearingen.
Publication
Tulsa, Okla. : Full Circle Communications, c1992.

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Additional Authors
  • Swearingen, Scott.
  • Rhoades, Sandy.
  • Full Circle Communications.
  • DHCA.
Description
1 videocassette (58 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
Documentary on Native American powwows in Oklahoma, whose history and traditions are described by representatives of various tribes, many of whom speak from personal experience as singers, dancers, or drummers. Topics include the origins and evolution of the powwow; a discussion of powwow singing and drumming, including the musical structure of a song; and descriptions of the components of a powwow, including contests and gift-giving. The costumes, music, and characteristic movements of the various dances are described and depicted: first the women's dances (southern cloth dance, buckskin dance, jingle dress dance, fancy shawl dance), then the men's dances (straight dance, northern traditional dance, grass dance, fancy dance, ruffle dance).
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Performer (note)
  • Narrator: J.R. Mathews.
  • Interviewees: Abe Conklin (Ponca/Osage), Leonard Cozad (Kiowa), George "Woogee" Watchetaker (Comanche), Lillian Williams (Skidee Pawnee), Tony Arkeketa (Ponca/Otoe), Clevland Holy Elk Boy (Sioux), Harry Buffalohead (Ponca), Ronnie Harris (Sac and Fox), Damon Roughface (Ponca), Claudia Spicer (Otoe), Forrest Kassanavoid (Comanche), Kenny Shane (Crow/Shawnee), Paul Roughface (Ponca), Dwight White Buffalo (Cheyenne), R.G. Harris (Sac and Fox).
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-2973
OCLC
  • 36325363
  • NYPY98-F3014
Title
Into the circle [videorecording] : an introduction to Native American powwows / [presented by] State Arts Council of Oklahoma ; [produced by] Full Circle Communications ; produced by Scott Swearingen and Sandy Rhoades ; videography by Scott Swearingen.
Imprint
Tulsa, Okla. : Full Circle Communications, c1992.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Performer
Narrator: J.R. Mathews.
Interviewees: Abe Conklin (Ponca/Osage), Leonard Cozad (Kiowa), George "Woogee" Watchetaker (Comanche), Lillian Williams (Skidee Pawnee), Tony Arkeketa (Ponca/Otoe), Clevland Holy Elk Boy (Sioux), Harry Buffalohead (Ponca), Ronnie Harris (Sac and Fox), Damon Roughface (Ponca), Claudia Spicer (Otoe), Forrest Kassanavoid (Comanche), Kenny Shane (Crow/Shawnee), Paul Roughface (Ponca), Dwight White Buffalo (Cheyenne), R.G. Harris (Sac and Fox).
Local Subject
Powwow dances.
Added Author
Swearingen, Scott. Producer
Rhoades, Sandy. Producer
Full Circle Communications.
DHCA.
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-2973
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