Wahzhazhe: The History of the Osage Nation through Dance

Wahzhazhe: An Osage Ballet text with Osage dancers in traditional regalia on a blue background.
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Osage Ballet

The Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site in partnership with the National Park Service invite you to a special performance of Wahzhazhe: An Osage Ballet. There are three performances: July 21 @ 7:30 pm, and July 22 at 3 pm and 7:30 pm at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Arts Center in Fort Scott, Kansas. For additional information about tickets, please go to: www.facebook.com/Friends.FSNHS
 
Drawing of a female Osage ballet dancers skirt and shoes.
Osage Ballet Dancer

Osage Ballet

Wahzhazhe brings to life the rich history of the Osage Nation in a stunningly beautiful stage performance using traditional drumming, costumes, and contemporary dance. This professional dance performance has been performed at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C. and during Pope Francis' visit to the Philadelphia Festival of Families in 2015.
 
Nine female Osage dancers in traditional regalia with one holding her lifeless daughter.
Female Osage Dancers

Osage Ballet

Last updated: July 28, 2023

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Fort Scott, KS 66701

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