American Indian Dance Tickets

The American Indian Dance pages spotlight two pioneering entities in Native American performing arts: the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, the oldest resident Native American dance company in New York, and the American Indian Dance Theatre, a professional company that has toured nationally and earned nominations in major awards. Since their founding in 1963 by Louis Mofsie (Hopi/Winnebago), and the late-1980s formation of the American Indian Dance Theatre, these groups have kept traditional dances and songs alive while evolving with contemporary performance. This page celebrates their rich history, notable discography, and upcoming 2025 tour stops across New York.

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Biography highlights
The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers are recognized as New York’s oldest resident Native American dance company. Founded in 1963 by Louis Mofsie (Hopi/Winnebago), the troupe preserves and presents Indigenous dances with ceremonial roots, storytelling, and vibrant costumes. Building on traditional forms, the company has nourished community engagement and cultural education for generations.

The American Indian Dance Theatre, established in 1987, is a professional touring company known for presenting dances and songs from Native American traditions. The ensemble has toured extensively, collaborating with artists across disciplines, and holds a legacy of nominations and awards, including an early Grammy nomination (1990) and a 1993 Emmy nomination for the group, reflecting their impact on global dance theatre.

Discography highlights
The musical collaborations of these artists include Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey (2003), released on Six Degrees Records, which features the American Indian Dance Theatre on the soundtrack, blending Indigenous performance with contemporary sonic textures.

Upcoming 2025 tour info (New York)
Date-specific performances include: Pow Wow at Theater for the New City (Jan 10–19, 2025); Welcome to Spring Indoor Pow Wow at Riverside Church (Mar 15, 2025); Grand Mid-Summer Pow Wow at Queens Farm Museum (Jul 25–27, 2025); Thunderbird Auction at Riverside Church (Nov 23, 2025). Each show presents a standalone program with traditional and contemporary works inspired by Indigenous cultures.