Minute Out In It: Cellicion Zuni Dancers - Full Film

This is all four dances from the Cellicion Zuni Dancers combined into one film: Deer Dance, Pottery Dance, Star Dance, and Buffalo Dance.

Deer Dance:

The Cellicion Zuni Dancers are world renowned for their performances of traditional Zuni Pueblo social songs & dance. Here, they perform the Deer Dance: "When a deer is harvested and brought into the home, it is treated with respect. When we send a deer into the spirit world, we do so with the same ceremonies and prayers as we do with our loved ones." Spend a Minute Out In It with the Cellicion family, as the pay homage to an animal that has sustained their people in the southwest since time immemorial.

Pottery Dance:

The Cellicion Zuni Dancers are world renowned for their performances of traditional Zuni Pueblo social songs & dances. Here, they perform the Pottery Dance: "Long ago, before our Pueblo had running water, the women would walk to the spring for water. Often, with hands full, they'd balance a pot on their heads back to the village. Along the way they'd sing, thanking the Creator for water." Spend a Minute Out In It with the Cellicion family, as they keep the traditions of this increasingly rare dance alive.

Star Dance:

The Cellicion Zuni Dancers are world renowned for their performances of traditional Zuni Pueblo social songs & dances. Here, they perform the Star Dance: "Within this headdress, most of the heavenly beings are represented. The blue represents the sky, the black is the night, the white line along the edge is the Milky Way. The three stars on top are the morning, evening, and north stars." Spend a Minute Out In It with the Cellicion family, as they dance for one of the most pristine night skies in the world.

Buffalo Dance:

The Cellicion Zuni Dancers are world renowned for their performances of traditional Zuni Pueblo social songs & dances. Here, they perform the Buffalo Dance: " For some pueblos, when the first snow falls, they do this dance to stomp the moisture into the ground. We do it year-round as a prayer for rain. Further, when a white buffalo calf is born, it's a sign of prosperity." Spend a Minute Out In It with the Cellicion family, as they perform this "blessing dance, not just for Zuni, but for all mankind."

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An audio-described version of the film be found here: