The Culture Department Heritage dancers performed the Bear Dance at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of the American Indian for the Annual Living Earth Festival, July 18-20, 2014 in Washington DC. The Department hosted a booth and distributed information on the Tribe and the Culture, as well as the Casino. The Heritage Dancers performed at the Living Earth Festival for the first time in 2012, and are honored to be invited back.
Southern Ute Heritage Dancers, Edward Box III, Elise Redd, Dixie Naranjo, Cassandra Naranjo, Alexandria Roubideaux, Tauri Raines first attendant Little Miss Southern Ute, Lorelei Coud, Keona Whitey and Kree Lopez
Edward Box III helps Keona Whitey with her scarf.
Christian Thompson, Keith Thompson (Cat man), and Daniel Rohde, make time for a quick smile between performances at the National Museum for American Indians.
Photo Credit: SU Culture Dept.
Photo Credit: SU Culture Dept.
Photo Credit: SU Culture Dept.
