Cama-i Dance Festival 2019
March 29 – 31st
“Ilakluta Ataucitun Yurartukut
Together We Dance as One”
Dedicated to Walter Lewis, Chefornak
Sponsored by the Bethel Council on the Arts
Friday, 29th: Doors open at 5:00 pm; Dancing 5:30 p.m. to midnight
Saturday, 30th: Doors open at 11:30 am; Dancing 12 noon – midnight
Sunday, 31st: Doors open at 12:30 pm; Dancing 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
DANCE GROUPS: INVITED !!!
Local:
- Bethel Traditional Dancers
- Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
- Yurartet Dancers
- Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
- Kuskokwim Campus Dancers
- Gladys Jung Cranes
- Delta Illusion Dancers
- Kuskokwim L. A. Dancers
- BRHS Warriors Dancers
- BRHS JROTC Rifle Drill
Regional:
- Chefornak Dancers
- Kwethluk Dancers
- Scammon Bay Dancers
- Tuluksak Wolverine Dancers
Alaska:
- Tikigaq Traditional Dancers – Point Hope
- Anchorage Rainbow Dancers
National:
- Jesse LeBeau – Inspiring Hoops
- Stanford Steppers – Stanford University, California
International:
- Samson Brothers and Family Hoop Dancers – Seneca/Mvskoke
Additional Activities:
- Native Arts & Craft Sales
- Place of Memory
- Heart of the Drums
- Miss Camai Pageant
- Y-K Delta Memoriam Sat evening
- Fur Fashion Show
- Quilt Raffle
- “Up Close & Personal” Seminars to learn about the dances and groups
- “Smile Alaska Style” – YKHC free dental check-ups Sat. March 30th
- Native Foods Dinner Sat. March 30th 4-7 pm free for everyone! Please DONATE food.
- Lion’s Pancake Breakfast – Sunday March 31st 10 am
- Live Web cam at www.camai.org plus see past Cama-i Festivals
To RESERVE a Native CRAFT TABLE
Call: Minnie at 543-1835 or email mini_sallison_fritts@yahoo.com
TO VOLUNTEER: Contact Jody Drew: 545-0580 call – text Name, contact information and where you would like to help
