Finding My Dance Nakota Tenskwatawa

Tenskwatawa

documented account of the life of a Crow medicine woman

Pretty-shield vividly recalls the centuries-long traditions of the Crow people

Kelly alternates between personal stories of friends

displaced Indigenous People

Finding My Dance Nakota TenskwatawaIn her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage. At four years old, Ria Thundercloud was brought into the powwow circle, ready to dance in the special jingle dress her mother made for her. As she grew up, she danced with her brothers all over Indian country. Then Ria learned more styles tap, jazz, ballet but still loved