The Program

INDIAN VILLAGE

The Indian village, which is formed up by characteristic Indian tents called tipi, is the essence of our show and presence. Tipis always arouse curiosity and lots of questions. That is why a presentation showing how to set up a tipi is one of the main points on our agenda. During this show many things are explained - for example some characteristic steps. We point out the differences between tipis and other Indian homes (e.g. wigwams/lodges). We talk about their names, constructions, meaning of particular places inside the tipi. Right after the village has been set up, we light up a fire inside the tipi so that anyone, who is willing to do so, can join. They can listen to stories, see closer the handicraft and what is most important - learn the customs that are characteristic for Indian homes.
Duration time - c. 30 min

Conditions
The group has 2 sets of poles to its disposal. There is a possibility to set up 5 up to 6 tents (each of 5 meters high). In this case the rest of poles are arranged by the organizer. The rest would include 12 poles - 6 meters high and 5-7 cm thick. The poles must be STRAIGHT! When the show is organized in close areas such as supermarket, the tipi can only be set up on a free area of 10 square meters and 7 meters high.

SCENE PERFORMANCES

We present dances, which are legends and stories of old aborigine's lives at the same. All accompanied by original, Indian music

Bison's Dance
The dance imagines hunting for bison and all the rules that obey during the hunting. It is presented in a form of dance story, accompanied by music (played from CD).

Dog's Dance
An old Indian's legend explains why dogs lost the ability to speak and women lost respect for them.

Dance of dominance
The dance presents how nature, observed by Indians, has indicated the rudiments of everyday life.

The small and the big
It is a funny story about an Indian warrior's prayers, disturbed by a naughty invisible ghost.

Fashion fair
The narrator describes clothes worn by particular dancers, significant differences between the tribes.

Lonely journey
Here, a tale about an inexperienced warrior and his adventures during a lonely journey is told. It's a dance with a torch. A dance most preferably performed at dark or in the night. An impulsive dance, fulfilled with emotions.

Warrior's dance
It's an occasion for warriors to present their achievements.

Eagle's feather
This story explains the great meaning of imagery among Indians. It also shows what a great distinction and honor receiving a feather was.
Each dance lasts approximately 10 - 15 minutes.

DANCE AND SINGING

Presentation of a modern dance called POW WOW. These are dances performed by Indians in various categories on festivals. Each category requires a specially selected outfit. It is a most colorful and spectacular offer. There's a possibility to invite people from other groups to make the show even more effective. The real Indian music is drum, meaning Mother Earth's voice. We present authentic songs, characteristic and very difficult at the same time, yet the final result is just stunning. We offer Makha Sapa dancer's show upon special request. Presentation of dance categories can last up to 45 minutes. For anyone interested we provide dance and songs lessons.

GAMES FOR CHILDREN

• shooting a bow
• games with beads
• lizards
• bison's balls (double balls)
• a party
• Indian ski
• Apache run
• Indian name's guessing (play on words)
• Shoshone balance
• bells
• hunting for rattlesnake
• arrow's throw
• bison's balls throw
• bison's horns
• a maze
• a bola throw

Apart from that:
Craft contests, manual, vocal and dance contests etc. Plays take place only in outdoor areas. Our program is also directed to disabled people. All we need are slight modifications and participants adjustment.

FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO PLAY WITH SOME MORE FUN

In our offer you will find a game - kidnapping. The game begins unexpectedly and continues spontaneously. A lot depends on the participants. Indians kidnap most important person (adult) from those taking part in a game (e.g. a director, chairman, mayor). We take him/her to our tipi, where we 'torture' him/her. His duty is to scream and shout, call for help so that all of his subordinates come along with help. Then we tie him up to a pole, with his face all covered in Indian colors and put in front of the tipi. And here it all begins… In order to free the boss out, his subordinates must do certain things, or pay ransom. The whole thing moves on so very fast that we are unable to disclose all the details of these spontaneous actions. There is always a lot of fun and loads of stingingly commentaries on how 'meaningful and important' the boss is, in regard to ransom given by subordinates. The organizer must accept the conditions before and it would be best if the kidnapped person stayed uninitiated.

EDUCATIONAL FORMS

This part of our offer is mainly directed to schools, cultural institutions, where the impact is put on educational aspects rather than fun. The whole program takes approximately 3 hours, but it can be either shortened or made longer- depending on requirements. It is kind of cross-sectional form of our activity, divided into two parts. First one is artistic, where we organize multimedia show accompanied by dances, songs and legends (covering subjects such as: history, religion, geography, music, philosophy). A perfect place is a gymnastic hall, where we can also set up tipi in an admirable way. The second part is chats and workshops in smaller groups, for interested ones (e.g. one or two classes). During this kind of meetings, run simultaneously, we answer questions or we present any subject that tackles particular issue, such as instruments (didgeridoo, Tibetan bells, Indian tables, rain sticks etc.) handicraft, history, dance or so called "myths dispelling". Every participant can try playing drums during the meeting or learn to sing, to embroider with beads, dance, or find out that scalps are not derived from Indians. Conditions: we need darkened room to make presentation with multimedia use and access to electricity. We would also appreciate a screened off place, something like a cloakroom (a screen however would be enough).

Besides, we offer:

1. face painting
2. photos for souvenirs
3. question-answer session

EXHIBITIONS

Exhibitions, of our authorships, allow getting familiar with material art of North American Indians. Exhibits are made from materials, often imported from the U.S - directly form Indians. We made our best to make them as similar to the original ones as possible. A precise description is attached to each exhibit. The exhibition can take place for a couple of days, depending on demand. The opening starts with dancer's and singer's show and a lecture. We are open to any new ideas.

HANDICRATF WORKSHOPS

Workshops can be organized during either winter or summer holidays. The meetings can be one-day long or last for a couple of days. During those meetings participants can make some parts of the outfits or accessories themselves. (an armor for the neck, bead bracelet, embroidery lessons etc.) We arrange all necessary materials.

INDIAN KITCHEN

We prepare cousins from Indian kitchen. Additionally we provide testing of the meals. However, it requires a lot of time and preparations. Suggested meals are: chicken in the hole, Seminole oranges, Iroque tea.