THUNDERBIRD AMERICAN INDIAN DANCERS’ DANCE CONCERT AND POW-WOW

Preserving Native American Culture

Live Streamed February 20, 2021 @ 7PM EST

For Information:
theaterforthenewcity.net
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$5 general admission.  Supplemental donations will be gratefully accepted. Ticketing available here!
Recommended for all ages.
Running time 90 min. Reviewers are invited.

Theater for the New City will present its 46th annual Thunderbird American Dancers Dance Concert and Pow Wow live-streamed from the Johnson Theater, on February 20, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.  This “virtual Pow-Wow” will be accessible from TNC’s website, www.theaterforthenewcity.net, and available there on-demand until February 28, 2021. There will be dances, stories, and traditional music from Native Peoples of the Northeast, Southwest, and Great Plains regions. The event, emceed by Bessie-winner Louis Mofsie (Hopi/Winnebago), has become a treasured New York tradition for celebrating our diversity by honoring the culture of our first Americans.  TNC donates all proceeds from this event to college scholarship funds for Native American students.  Admission is only $5 and additional donations will be gratefully accepted.  The event is recommended for all ages. Click here for tickets!

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Thunderbird Dance Celebration 11/7 &11/8 at Queens Farm

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  Louis Mofsie Dir ThunderbirdsTheater for the New City

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  Michael A Taylor Hoop Dance Theater for the New City

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  Thunderbird American Indian Dancers honored at Jacob’s Pillow American Dance Guildat

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  Marie Poncé hoop dance Bronx Festival Pelham Pk

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  Carlos Poncé (Maya)

The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers and the Queens County Farm Museum are presenting two afternoons of Native American Dance performance on Saturday November 7 and Sunday November 8, 2020, from 12 noon to 4 PM.  There will also be merchants selling Native American jewelry, clothing, pottery and other items.
This autumnal celebration will be held outdoors at the Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, New York.

Tickets: https://bit.ly/3muRWpK
To purchase admission tickets, go to www.QueensFarm.org, click on “Events Calendar”, scroll down to “Autumn Dance Celebration” and click on “Tickets and Details”.  This will bring you to the Eventbrite web page for this event;  here you will “Select a Date” and proceed to ticket purchase.  Since admissions are limited, we recommend buying tickets as soon as possible.  Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autumn-dance-celebration-tickets-126081536269

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, only a limited number of people can be admitted.  All admissions must be purchased in advance, on-line, and are for specific entrance times. Social distancing and/or face covering are also required.  All details and ticket purchases can be found at the Queens Farm website www.QueensFarm.org.
The Thunderbirds each day will perform dances from various regions and tribes.  Each day will have the same program presented twice, with the Saturday and Sunday programs being different.  The planned Saturday program will emphasize Iroquois and Plains dances, while Sunday will highlight Southwestern and Plains dances.  Note: this is not a pow-wow open to all dancers; except for limited audience participation, only Thunderbird dancers will be performing.  
Admissions are $15 for adults, $10 for children 4-11 years old, with those 3 and younger being admitted free.  
Parking is free.  There is no seating provided, so please bring your own chairs or blankets.

See Thunderbird & Local Native Crafts at Queens Farm Museum

Stroll Queens Farm grounds and see Thunderbird American Indian Dancers share.. Smoke and Hoop…drum and sing; as top local Native Artists offer native regalia items, jewelry, accessories, music CDs , instruments, and more on Saturday and Sunday Nov 7 & 8 12pm-4pm at Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway 11004. (718) 347 FARM. Bring your walking moccasins, sneakers will do.. to stroll exhibitor/performance booths. Support the Thunderbirds and artists as we preserve Native culture! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG8ApzdCrWA

Click: http://www.queensfarm.org/events.html or call 716 347 FARM for more information. Vendors who were contacted (load in 10am): thunderbirdvendors@gmail.com 347 433 7329 for more info

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  Thunderbird American Indian Dancers honored at Jacob’s Pillow American Dance Guildat

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  Michael Taylor and Louis Mofsie play flute Thunderbird American Indian Dancers

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  Alan Shooting Star Brown (Lenape) dances at at Jacob’s Pillow American Dance Guild

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  Marie Poncé hoop dance Bronx Festival Pelham Pk

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  Michael A Taylor Hoop Dance Theater for the New City

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  Matoake Eagle (Kewa /Chickahominy) singer storyteller )

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  Ciuran Tufford

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  Gabriel Perez, Donna Kolm, Michael D. Taylor, Roman Perez, Sandi Capasso, Ray “Two Feathers” Leung, Louis Mofsie

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  Sicanni Purizaca peruvian flute SicanniMusic4theSoul

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  Gabriele and Lisa Rodriguez Moccasins Leather work

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  Carlos Poncé (Maya)

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  Gabriele and Lisa Rodriguez Moccasins Leather work

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  Dale Legunes Shaw and Smoke Dancer

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  Marie Poncé

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  Ciuran Tufford (Maya) grass dance at Queens Farm Museum

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  Heyna Second Sons sing at Theater for the New City

Honored Lives…Website Access Regained Today…

In Spring 2020 of the Global Pandemic. we lost access to our website edits and backoffice. We were unable to edit updates and cancellations, due to the Covid Pandemic shut downs.

Our deep apologies to all of you for this loss of contact.

We were, however, able to post  information updates on our Facebook and Twitter pages in lew of this website lockout.

We regained access to WordPress updates again ,today. We will update pages as quickly as we can If you haven’t already…

Please join the conversations on:

Thunderbird American Indian Dancers Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/210656542367948

Twitter : @thunderbirdsny

It is with great sorrow and with heavy hearts that we honor the passing of:

Victoria Tarrant a founding member and long time supporter of the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Inc. Loving wife of Sam Tarrant, mother of Kevin Tarrant and several leaders and future leaders of our American Indian community. With great humility, she endeavored on in the face of great odds to pioneer a place of culture, family and home for urban and rural Native American women  helping to initiate leadership in Native communities and organizations across America

Kevin Tarrant Director of the Silver Cloud Singers lifetime member of the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Inc.  Co-founder and Managing Director of Safe Harbors NYC, on May 4, 2020, Kevin Thomas Tarrant, Little Lightening & Yellow Bear (Hopi/Ho-Chunk) part of the Sky Clan and Bear Clan.We carry his song forward for our dance, his footprints and musical echoes are ones that will be followed by many generations to come.More at: https://aila.ngo/in-memory-of-kevin-t-tarrant/

Chuck Lewis 30yr Healthcare RN at Waterbury Hospital, Inventor of a healing CBD salve, yearly Gourd dancer and a top exhibitor at our annual pow wow, we remember Chuck as a man who exuded power through his gentleness and joy, We will miss you OH so very much!! Charles “Chuck” Lewis, 64, went home with the Lord at 3:09 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020, at home surrounded by loved ones. More at: https://www.rep-am.com/obituaries/2020/07/08/charles-lewis/

Ty Jacobs Executive Chef from Philadelphia we will miss your humor, hospitality and great meals.

My deep apologies to all of you for this loss of contact.

Marie Poncé 

Author and Technician for

 Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Inc. Website and Social Media

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CANCELLED: Thunderbird Music Workshop at AICH March 21st due to community transmission of COVID-19

The Thunderbird Americaan Indian Dancers, Inc., in light of sustained community transmission of COVID-19 in the New York City area and responsibility to our loyal community are cancelling the upcoming Dance Workshop originally scheduled at American Indian Community House 39 Eldridge St. There is no rescheduled date for this event, however future cultural events like our Annual Pow Wow at Queens County Farm Museum on July 24-26, 2020 are still in place.

It is our hope that you will do what you need to do to remain safe and nurtured. In our house, we are keeping ourselves informed regarding COVID-19 and health and well-being practices and lifestyle adjustments that will improve our lives going forward. Below are links to valuable information and we also encourage you to click our Indigenous Links page to find free access to Native language, music, films and culture, while you may be home bound in the coming weeks:

• LiveScience: Coronavirus Outbreak: Live Updates: https://www.livescience.com/topics/live/coronavirus-live-updates
• Indian Country Today News: https://indiancountrytoday.com/
• DemocracyNow News: Coronavirus   https://www.democracynow.org/topics/coronavirus
• Efficient and Effective Treatment of a Wide Range of Common Diseases and Disorders based on Dr Vasquez’s “Functional Inflammology Protocol”

• Found My Fitness: healthspan strategies: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/
• NYFA: Emergency Grants Listings
• Harlem Emergency Network: http://www.tuneyourimmune.com
• Alex Vasquez: https://www.inflammationmastery.com/functional-medicine-inflammology

Corona Virus: What You Can Do:

1. If you have a runny nose and sputum, you have a common cold.
2. Coronavirus pneumonia is a dry cough with no runny nose.
3. This new virus is not heat-resistant and will be killed by temperatures of just 26/27 degrees.  It hates the sun.
4. If someone sneezes it takes about 10 feet before it drops to the ground and is no longer airborne.
5. If it drops on a metal surface it will live for at least 12 hours-so if you come into contact with any metal surface wash your hands as soon as you can with a bacterial soap.
6. On fabric it can survive for 6-12 hours, normal laundry detergent will kill it.
7. Drinking warm water is effective for all viruses.  Try not to drink liquids with ice.
8. Wash your hands frequently as the virus can only live on your hands for 5-10 minutes but a lot can happen during that time.  You can rub your eyes, pick your nose and so on.
9. You should also gargle as a prevention.  A simple solution of salt in warm water will suffice.
10. Can’t emphasize enough….drink plenty of water!

Symptoms

1. It will first infect the throat so you’ll have a sore throat lasting 3-4 days
2. The virus then blends into a nasal fluid that enters the trachea and then the lungs causing pneumonia.  This takes about 5/6 days.
3. With the pneumonia comes high fever and difficulty in breathing.
4. The nasal congestion is not like the normal kind.  You feel like you’re drowning.  It’s imperative you then seek immediate attention.

Prevention

1. The new Coronavirus may not show sign of infection for many days.  How can one know if he/she is infected?  By the time they have fever and/or cough and go to the hospital the lung is usually 50% Fibrosis and it’s too late.
2. Taiwan experts provide a simple self-check that we can do every morning:  Take a deep breath and hold your breath for more than 10 seconds.  If you complete it successfully without coughing, without discomfort, stiffness or tightness, etc. it proves there is no Fibrosis in the lungs, basically indicates no infection.
3. In critical time, please self-check every morning in an environment with clean air.  Serious excellent by Japanese doctors treating COVID-19 cases;

Everyone should ensure your mouth and throat are most…never dry.Take a few sips of water every 15 minutes at least. Lime or lemon add Vitamin C. Why?Even if the virus gets into your mouth, drinking water or other liquids will wash them down through your throat and into the stomach.Once there your stomach acid will kill all the virus.  If you don’t drink enough water more regularly the virus can enter your windpipe and into the lungs.  That’s very dangerous.

•  NativeNews.com: Coronavirus   https://www.nativenews.net/
• CERN Excelerating Science:  https://hse.cern/news-article/coronavirus-information-measures-and-recommendations
• National Coalition for Arts’ Preparedness & Emergency Response: Preparedness for Arts Sector
• Americans for the Arts: How the Arts and Culture Sector Can Prepare for the Coronavirus in the United States
• CERF+ Responds to Coronavirus
• Freelancers Union: What Freelancers Need to Know About Coronavirus
• ArtsReady: Preparing for the Potential Impact of the Coronavirus
• New York State Council on the Arts: Resources for New York State Arts and Cultural Organizations re: Novel Coronavirus

How The Gut Microbiota Affects Our Health with Dr. Erica & Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

• https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/the-sonnenburgs

Rich Roll on Self-Transformation

• https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/rich-roll

Washington Post article : I ran the White House pandemic office. Trump closed it. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/i-ran-the-white-house-pandemic-office-trump-closed-it/ar-BB1192Xy

Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Inc. Native Music, Films, Language Sites http://www.thunderbirdamericanindiandancers.org/indigenouslinks

Thunderbird American Indian Dancers holding Music Workshop at AICH

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Louis Mofsie and Thunderbird Lead Dance Parade, Carlos Ponce, Rick, Matoaka Eagle, Alan “Shooting Star” Brown, Ciaran Tufford, Michael A Taylor

The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers are holding our annual spring Music Workshop on Saturday, March 21, 2020, from 7 to 9 PM.
The workshop is being held at American Indian Community House, 39 Eldridge Street, 4th floor, Manhattan (just north of Canal Street).  Please note the change in location from last year.
The Workshop will include lessons in several Native American songs and practice on musical instruments, for all who want to participate.   This is a unique educational opportunity for people of all ages (including children) and backgrounds (both Native and non-Native) to learn about Native American music and dance. 
There will also be tables set up with American Indian jewelry and other handmade items, available for purchase at very reasonable prices.
All are welcome to attend.  Admission is free.  

THUNDERBIRD AMERICAN INDIAN DANCERS’ IN CONCERT

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Thunderbirds at Theater for the New City 2020

Theater for the New City presents:

Thunderbird American Indian Dancers’ in Concert!

JANUARY 25 – FEBRUARY 3

Fri & Sat 8PM, Sat & Sun 3PM

BUYTICKETS

THEATER  FOR THE NEW CITY

Crystal Field, Executive Director, Presents:

THUNDERBIRD AMERICAN INDIAN DANCERS’ IN CONCERT

All proceeds benefit Native American scholarship fund.

NEW YORK, October 22 — Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue, will present its 44th annual Thunderbird American Dancers Dance Concert and Pow Wow from January 25 to February 3, 2019. There will be dances, stories and traditional music from Native Peoples of the Northeast, Southwest and Great Plains regions. The event has become a treasured New York tradition for celebrating our diversity by honoring the culture of our first Americans.

A Pow-Wow is more than just a spectator event: it is a joyous reunion for native peoples nationwide and an opportunity for the non-Indian community to voyage into the philosophy and beauty of Native culture. Traditionally a gathering and sharing of events, Pow-Wows have come to include spectacular dance competitions, exhibitions, and enjoyment of traditional foods.

Thunderbird American Indian Dancers’ Dance Concert and Pow-Wow, presented by Theater for the New City January 31 to February 9, 2014. Photo by Lee Wexler/Images for Innovation.

Highlights will include storytelling by Matoaka Eagle (Santo Domingo Pueblo/ Chickahominy), Special tribute to veterans featuring Alan Shooting Star Brown and Michael Taylor, Hoop Dances by Michael Taylor – Dancing Wolf (Choctaw/French) Matt Cross (Kiowa) and Marie Ponce (Lucayan Taino/Cherokee), a Deer Dance (from the Yaqui Tribes of Southern Arizona) with Ciaran Tufford (Mayan) and Carlos Ponce (Mayan), and various ensemble dances: a Grass Dance and Jingle…more  and get tickets

Discounts available for Matinees  $1 for kids for matinees

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Thunderbird Holiday Party Dec 21th

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Thunderbird schedule 2019-20

The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers are holding our annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 21, 2019, from 7 PM until about 9 PM, at The American Indian Community House, 39 Eldridge Street (4th floor), in Manhattan (just north of Canal Street).   Please note the change in location and time from last year.

This is a potluck dinner – so please bring a dish to share. 

 

In addition to the dinner, there will be music, dance, games and, of course, socializing.   A selection of Native American jewelry and craft items will also be on sale.

Everyone is welcome to attend.  Admission is free.  (Donations are appreciated, but no one is turned away).

Note:

Mark your calendars for Thunderbird American Indian Dancers in Concert at Theater for the New City Fridays Through Sundays January 25-27 & February 1-3. Matinees are discounted ($1 for kids).

Get TNC Show Tickets click here

Louis Mofsie’s Bessie Award to air on PBS

The Bessie Awards, at which Louis Mofsie received an award for Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance on October 14, will be broadcast on PBS All-Arts channel on Sunday, November 17.

For those who can get channel 21.4 in Long Island, the show will be broadcast, and rebroadcast, at 9 PM, 11 PM and 2 AM (11/18).  It may also be available from the All-Arts website at https://allarts.org.  Once it’s been broadcast, if I can find an internet version, I will send out the exact web address.

Thunderbird Native American Auction at AICH

Saturday

November 16, 2019
8 – 10 PM

Native American Auction
Auction 8– 10 PM
at The American Indian Community House
39 Eldridge St, 4th floor, New York City
Native American jewelry, pottery, regalia, collectibles, etc, at great prices.

Print flyers by clicking:

Thunderbird Auction Nov 2019

Thunderbird schedule 2019-20