



![]() ![]() “I loved learning how to fancy dance. I loved your regalia, it was colorful feathers. My favorite part was when you taught the teachers how to fancy dance!”3rd Grader, Basswood Elementary “Larry Yazzie is a skilled dancer who shares his cultural pride and love of dancing with all ages! He had everyone involved from the time he started to the very end.”teacher |
Larry Yazzie, a Meskwaki/Diné, is a national champion Native-American Fancy dancer who began dancing at the age of five. Fancy dance is a popular contemporary dance style known for its creativity, flamboyance, and colorful costumes. It is an innovative blend of modern and traditional Native-American dance styles.Native Pride DancerType: Performance Larry demonstrates the art of Fancy dance and tells the story of his own development as a Fancy dancer; from learning the basics as a five-year old, through his achievement as a national champion. Experience the thrill of the dance and gain new appreciation of Native-American traditions and spiritual life. Schedule Request The Heart of the DanceType: Workshop Learn the basic forms and dance steps of Fancy dance. Larry also introduces other important components: colors, designs, and materials of the regalia; drum beat and vocals; traditions and spiritual life. The workshop and residency end with a traditional round dance. Schedule Request |