Thunderbird American Indian Dancers
The Untermyer Performing Arts Council is pleased to announce a performance by Thunderbird American Indian Dancers will be held 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 9th at Untermyer Park, 945 North Broadway, Yonkers.
From the very beginning, aware of the diversity of tribal groups living in the metropolitan area, each with a very distinct cultural background, members of the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers determined to learn and preserved the songs their own tribes, as taught by their mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Then they expanded to include those of other tribes. In Native American culture, music and dance are metaphors for the celebration of all aspects of life. Music is deeply rooted in the relationship between the sounds of nature and the human need to express emotions. At the same time, music and dance are indispensable fuels that feed the flames of honor and tradition.
Wide in appeal, Thunderbird American Indian Dancers have made an enormous contribution to the preservation and perpetuation of American Indian culture, wonderfully presented with descriptive narration. The Thunderbird Dancers have performed in almost all fifty states, enchanting diverse audiences with compelling performance of the varied traditions of the American Indian peoples.
The Untermyer Performing Arts Council is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to continuing the tradition of Minnie and Samuel Untermyer, bringing free musical entertainment to our treasure of a park and the people of Yonkers and beyond throughout the year.
Our events are admission free and open to the public, and all are welcome. This event will be held rain, snow, or shine.
This program, done in cooperation with Mayor Mike Spano and the Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, is made possible by Arts Westchester with support from Westchester County Government and the City of Yonkers. Additional funding has been provided by Empire City Casino by MGM, Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins, Senator Shelley Mayer, Assemblymember Nader Sayegh, and other generous supporters.
For further information, please call the Untermyer Performing Arts Council’s Artsline at 914-375-3435. Information also will be available on our website www.untermyerperformingartscouncil.org.
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About Untermyer Performing Arts Council, Inc.
The Untermyer Performing Arts Council (UPAC) is an all volunteer organization devoted to sponsoring musical concerts, dance performances, art exhibitions, cultural festivals and much more. These admission free performances are held at beautiful Untermyer Park, the crown jewel of the Yonkers\’ park system, which overlooks the Hudson River and Palisades. UPAC has a commitment to promote programs representative of the variety of cultures and ethnic groups represented in the City of Yonkers and Westchester County. During the summer months, the \”Untermyer on Broadway\” series of Free events highlights the diverse ethnic mux that is Westchester – Polish, Ukranian, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese cultures to name a few – with an eclectic variety of music, dance and orchestral performances, including those specifically designed for children. P.O. Box 49 Yonkers, NY 10702 (914) 375-3435
The Untermyer Performing Arts Council (UPAC) was formed in 1976 to promote the appreciation of the performing arts in Yonkers and beyond. UPAC’s mission was to foster and sponsor performing arts events at the historic Untermyer Park and other venues in Yonkers. UPAC is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that relies on public grants and private donations. To ensure accessibility and welcome the broadest public audience, all UPAC events are free and open to everyone.
In keeping with UPAC’s “WorldFest 2014” theme, this summer’s series includes performances representing nations and regions from around the world including Italy, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Korea…to name a few. See the full schedule online at www.untermyer.org.
In addition to its popular free summer performance series at Untermyer Park, a new program entitled “UPAC on the Road” was recently launched, with support from Arts Westchester to reach new communities and partner with a variety of neighborhoods, businesses and community organizations.
Now celebrating its 39th year, UPAC continues to grow and seek new ways to serve the residents of Yonkers and the surrounding region. The motto of the Untermyer Performing Arts Council can be summed up with three “E’s”…enlighten, educate and entertain.