There is great interest among young Native Americans in traditional
dances.  The cultural revival of Native American dance has been
spearheaded at the national level in recent years by the American Indian
Dance Theater.  made up of dancers from many tribe s, performing
traditional, authentic dances, the company gives Native Americans an
opportunity to share their heritage and culture with audiences all over
the world.  The Grass Dance is pictured above.  Originally developed in
the northern plains area, the Grass Dance was performed when elders would
ask young men to stomp down tall grass to prepare a place for a ceremony.