Experience Larry Yazzie Native Storyteller and Dancer Oct. 18

The University of Scranton Programming Board (USPB) Mission Committee and the Multicultural Center invite all to experience a presentation by native storyteller and dancer, Larry Yazzie on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the DeNaples Center Ballroom, Room 407. 

"Larry Yazzie NATIVE | STORYTELLER | DANCER" is presented by the actor, a two-time World Champion Fancy Dancer and Eagle Dancer from the Meskwaki Nation in Tama, Iowa. Yazzie is the founder and artistic director for Native Pride Productions, Inc. based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Yazzie's repertoire includes performances worldwide, including at the Olympics, The Kennedy Center and the Smithsonian Institution. 

The international lecturer, dancer and educator is considered one of the nation’s leading experts on Native American dance. In May 2010, he and his son, Jessup, were the sole U.S. performers invited for presentations and workshops throughout northern France.

Yazzie founded Native Pride Productions to give back to his community and to the world. His goal: to share cultural traditions through artist-in-residency workshops, performances, lectures, classroom instruction and theatrical performances that enhance access to diverse, multicultural artists for people of all ages and backgrounds. His warm, enthusiastic spirit reflects the beauty of Indigenous people. Following the tradition of his elders, he gives back and enriches the lives of all audiences.

For questions or information, contact Jose Sanchez at jose.sanchez@scranton.edu or Julie Chropowicki at julie.chropowicki@scranton.edu.