ABOUT NNDT........... Native Nations Dance Theater Inc., was founded by Vaughnda Hilton.   NNDT has been incorporated in the state of Pennslyvania under the provisions of the Business Corporation Law of 1988 and NNDT is a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization.  The company is Native owned and operated by 5 individuals who make up the main staff of the company.  Our company is a small organization based in Philadelphia and we are the only Native American Indian professional dance company in the Philadelphia and neigboring surrounding areas since 1991.  We focus on education, native themes and theatrical performances all based on American Indian heritage and culture. OUR PROGRAMS............. We provide educational programs, diversity seminars, theatrical productions, powwows and speakers for schools, museums, colleges, universities and other organizations all over the world.  We have been chosen to present productions for Boscov's & WPVI*TV 6 abc, Corporate America- Verizon, Federal institutions -the Dept of Treasury, Dept. of Revenue, the EPA, the U.S. Mint, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Boeing Corporation, the Defense Supply Center, the U.S. Navy, the National Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Exhibition in Philadelphia and St. Louis, St. Louis Historical Society, the Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of the American Indian, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History - Discovery Theater, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum (Big Cypress Seminole Reservation), the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Zoo, the YMCA, the National Memorial Day Parade held annually in Washington, DC, Class Acts Arts Inc., Foxwoods Casinos, Spirit the 7th Fire (Spirit Lodge Performances), Sunrise Civic Center Theater in Florida, the Black Box Theater in MD, the Kelsey Theatre in New Jersey, The Prince Music Theater in Philadelphia, Loras College in Debuque, Iowa, Spokane Falls Community College, Brookside Gardens-,the Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, PepsiCo Inc.,  Art Reach, Young Audiences of Pennsylvania (YAEP), many schools/colleges in the United States and overseas in England. COMPANY MISSION........... NNDT has developed into one of the finest touring troupes in the country.  We showcase Native artists from various Native Nations in Indian Country.  We have had representation from the following nations perform with NNDT:  Aztec, Arawak, Blackfeet, Carib, Cree, Creek, Chitimacha, Cherokee, Crow, Delaware, Flathead, Lakota, Nanticoke, Seminole, Shoshone, Taino and Six Nations people.  We also provide an outlet for these artists to work in an environment that is supportive of their craft and encourage them to teach the public about their heritage and ancestry. NNDT also promotes and stresses the importance of teaching and correcting the steroetypes that are perpetuated in society about indigenous people.  NNDT is a touring dance theater, however, it is our mission to provide a place for American Indians who need to preserve, develop and teach their crafts whether it be dance, music, art or literary in nature.  It is also our mission to present authentic Native American Indian themes, stories, dances and oral traditions. OUR PERFORMANCES....... Our performances and presentations are created, choreographed and performed by professionals including: explanations of the dances and instruments, live music, flute playing, drumming, singing, dancing and storytelling.  We have different educational & entertaining programs for most budgets and we tailor the event to your needs and specifications. Our performers are champion dancers and we are sure that you will be as delighted as Lily Mazurek from Sunrise Civic Center Theatre with the beautiful display of regalia, the wonderful artistry and our performers utmost professionalism.

CITY OF SUNRISE, FLORIDA SUNRISE CIVIC CENTER THEATRE ".........Thank you for putting on such a wonderful event at the Sunrise Civic Center Theater in August.  The program was put together so well, was beautiful and colorful with the wonderful regalia, music and dancing,  Our audience really appreciated the show and we had a lot of positive comments from them.  The members of your troupe were so friendly and cooperative and we really enjoyed having you here. We thank you for an informative and entertaining evening". -Lily Mazurek Theater Manager Sunrise Civic Center Theatre

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OUR NNDT LOGO Our official Logo is an original design and represents the 4 colors that represent the 4 directions (west, east, south & north): red, yellow, black & white.. The yellow sheild represents life and illumination (the east) The seven eagle feathers represents power, keeping the knowledge and passing it on to the 7th generation.  The black star represents reaching for the stars and achieving goals that seem to be out of reach (south).  The center represents looking to the future (north), the red dots represent the people on the red road (west).  These colors are also represented in the ancient medicine wheel.  Design by NNDT staff.  All Rights reserved 2005 Copyright

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