POWWOW MUSIC AND DANCE:TEACHING POWWOW SONGS AND DANCES
Since coming to Oklahoma in 1996, Professor Conlon has attended powwows throughout Oklahoma, and has studied Southern Plains powwow singing with Native musicians at Jacobson House Native Arts Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

REFERENCES
Barry, Nancy and Paula Conlon (2003). “Native American Music in the Classroom,” In Music Educators Journal 90(2): 21-26.
Burton, Bryan (1993). Moving Within the Circle: Contemporary Native American music and dance.  Danbury, CT: World Music Press. (ISBN 0-937203-43-2 Book & CD)
Heth, Charlotte  (Ed.) (1993). Native American Dance: Ceremonies and social traditions.  National Museum of the American Indian. (ISBN 1-56373-021-9)
Roberts, Chris (1992). Powwow Country.  Helena, MT: American & World Geographic Publishing. (ISBN 1-56037-025-4)
Roberts, Chris (1998). Powwow Country: People of the circle.  Missoula, MT: Meadowlark Publishing Company. (ISBN
1-56037-124-2)
White, Julia C. (1996). The Powwow Trail: Understanding and enjoying the Native American powwow.  Summertown, TN38483: Book Publishing Company. (ISBN 1-57067-029-3)

VIDEOS
Videos listed below are available from Full Circle Communications, Tulsa, Oklahoma, [918] 589-8849, info@fullcir.com, www.fullcir.com
Native American Men’s and Women’s Dance Styles: Volumes 1 & 2
Information on powwow dancing, detail on specific dances
How to Dance Native American Style: Beginning steps
Introduction to powwow singing & dancing, step-by-step instructions
Into the Circle: An introduction to Native American powwows
Information on cultural background of powwows, songs and singers, clips of dancing

WEB SITES
Jacobson House
www.jacobsonhouse.com
National Congress of American Indians
www.ncai.org/main/pages/tribal_directory/index.asp
Native American Powwow
www.powwows.com
Native Culture Information (*Lisa Mitton’s links)
www.nativeculture.com
World Music Press
www.worldmusicpress.com