Kwadahi Dancers Dance in Europe

Brightly colored regalia. High energy movements. Storytelling from a rich heritage.

A group of young Amarillo performers will take the pageantry of Native American dance to Europe this summer.

The Kwahadi Dancers will tour Ireland, Scotland and Britain for 17 performances during the 23-day trip, which is scheduled to begin July 19.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for these kids,” said John Madden, associate adviser with the Kwahadi Dancers. “They will get to share their knowledge of Native American culture with people across the globe.”

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