Bear Dance showcased in DGO

Southern Ute tribal elder, Eddie Box Jr. acts as the Cat Man breaking up the line of dancers into couples.

Southern Ute heritage dancers helped Bear Dance Chief Matthew Box demonstrate the “dance” to a group of Durangoans at the Durango Public Library Wednesday, May 17.

Southern Ute Bear Dance Chief Matthew Box (in purple) and a group of singers provided the songs for the Bear Dance presentation held at the Durango Public Library.