Modern Traditional Deer Dance

Presenter: Tiffani Lopez

Presenter Status: Undergraduate student

Academic Year: 20-21

Semester: Fall

Faculty Mentor: Jeffrey Reeder

Department: Native American Studies

Funding Source/Sponsor: SYRCE Symposium

Screenshot URL: https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1l0OI_kz44iA-n7EdM687FYKj-zsTw7VN

Abstract:
This research project has lead me to read three books and countless videos and articles. Ancient Yaqui/Yoeme deer dance is never performed by women. As a choreographer, I create a modernist version of this Yoeme tradition. Still wearing symbolistic regalia in a new, minimalist approach. I wear a red cloth from a MMIWg2s ceremony and abolone shells from California. 

I wish to continue to share stories on tv and motion pictures. 

Lios Encheem Aniavu.

Originally showcased for Native American Heritage Month finale with Sonoma State University.

November 30th, 2020