News Release

Powwow Champion Oklahoma Fancy Dancers to Perform at Homestead National Historical Park

Date: June 22, 2021
Contact: Amber Kirkendall, [phone]

Homestead National Historical Park News Release  

For Immediate Release  

Release Date: June 22, 2021 

Contact: Amber Kirkendall [phone] 

Powwow Champion Oklahoma Fancy Dancers to Perform at Homestead National Historical Park 

Beatrice, Nebraska – Homestead National Historical Park will be hosting the Oklahoma Fancy Dancers as a part of our annual Homestead Days event. The Oklahoma Fancy Dancers will be featured at the Education Center’s outdoor stage on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 1:00 PM.  The Oklahoma Fancy Dancers are a group of powwow champions that come together to form a professional and highly acclaimed Native American dance troupe. All the dancers are enrolled tribal members, representing various tribes. The award-winning dance regalia worn by each dancer is brilliantly colorful, traditional, and representative of the dancer's tribe and dance performed. 

Their dance performances are educational, informational, entertaining, and showcase a variety of traditional American Indian tribal dances while presenting cultural information. Widely known for the educational elements of their performances, the Oklahoma Fancy Dancers have traveled the world and earned a reputation for excellence and authenticity. 

 “The Oklahoma Fancy Dancers demonstrate the rich cultural traditions of multiple American Indian tribes,” stated Mark Engler, Superintendent. 

This event series will be outside and follow CDC and other related guidelines. Each individual performance is dependent on weather conditions.  This year’s festivities are limited to the stage series.  This event is made possible by the generosity of The Friends of Homestead and The Hevelone Foundation. Admission to Homestead National Historical Park and all events are free.    

This event will also be in-person and streaming live on our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/c/HomesteadNationalHistoricalPark/videos.  All Homestead Days presentations will include live audio description, live transcription, and live sign-language interpretation.  For more information on available accommodations please contact Accessibility Coordinator, Amber Kirkendall at [phone].  

Remember, Homestead National Historical Park has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2021. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNHP) and Facebook (Homestead National Historical Park). 

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