The Mt. Edgecumbe High School is a boarding school in Sitka, Alaska with students from around Alaska.
The dance group has been dancing since 1990 when it was formed by Rachel Moreno. The dance group has performed around Alaska and the Lower 48 States including, Alaska Federation of Natives convention and Knott’s Berry Farm theme park. The dance group consists of High School students who teach songs from their hometowns.
The Scammon Bay dancers have been dancing as a group since the late 1960′s. Dancers perform older songs mixed with new songs. Every dancer goes through 1st dance to join group and hold yearly potlatches with Nunam Iqua.
Leader: Harley Sundown
Our Kashunamiut Tribe have been dancing FOREVER…
Many of our Elders have passed on and We, the new descendants, are continuing and passing on our tradition to our young people and our grandchildren. Our songs are gifts from our creator and therefore, We the drummers and singers share with you, the dances of today. Enjoy!
Leader: John Pingayak
Patricia Bulitt is from Berkeley, California. She began touring as a dance teacher and creative dancer in Alaska in 1977. She returned frequently from 1977 to 2001 and began working with the Mask in 1979. Her Dance is a Non Traditional interpretive dance. Her long history in Alaska and especially in Hooper Bay, living with the elders has brought us the gift of her interpretation. She is honored with the gift of song by Ossie Kairaiuak to accompany this dance.
Photos from Sunday Night
Photos from Sunday The Tundra Taps are very excited to perform for Cama-i. Nine 4-6th graders have been practicing all year for their second Cama-i Leader- Nick Straw
If you missed it, you missed a lot! The annual gathering of friends, dancers, and communities is sadly over. I know I met new folks and saw people that I haven’t seen for years. It was SO much fun!! I [...]
The Yuraret Dancers have been performing at Cama-i for many years and are a crowd favorite. The group is led by Joe Ayagerak and is made up of members of the Bethel Community from areas around the region. Photos from [...]
Photos from Saturday Night Upallret is made up of members from around the region that call Bethel, Alaska home. They have performed at many locations around the State including the Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage. Leader: Myron Naneng
Photos from Saturday Evening The Bethel Regional High School JROTC STEP Team has performed a local schools, the Senior Center, and in Anchorage this school year.
The competition was very close, but we have a winner! Congratulations to Miss Cama-i 2010 Yvonne Jackson from Kasigluk, Alaska!
A little OOPS!!- All photos now posted!! Photos from Sunday. The Marshall Eskimo Dance Group is made up of mostly young adults and children. There are two elders who are actively involved with the group. The group would like to [...]
Come on down!! We are underway with great entertainment, dancing, socializing and enjoying the last day of Cama-i 2010! The Marshall Dancers kicked off the day with a great round of songs from the Yukon! Come Join Us!! Sunday, March [...]
Photos from Saturday Afternoon- By Tiffany Tony
Photos from Saturday Afternoon We have over 200 Students at ME in Bethel. It is a joy to work with such wonderful students and staff!! Leader: Kaukaq Ruth Evon
Photos from Friday Night- We are the Static Elementz Break Dance crew from Anchorage, Alaska. What some people don’t realize is that to Breakdance takes more than just talent. Will-power, friendship, and hard work gets you to the top! It’s [...]
Photos from Saturday Afternoon
Saturday Afternoon
This group has been together about 3 years and have traveled around the United States competing. They don’t have a Bethel instructor any more, so they have a satellite link to an instructor and learn by distance. The group recently [...]
Photos from Friday Night This group is formed by people from Bethel and the surrounding villages. Songs taught by the late Dick Andrew, Joe Chief Jr., and Ralph Lake. When Ralph passed on, Maurice Nanalook became the new leader to [...]
Saturday, March 27th 11:30 a.m. Doors Open 11:55 Relighting the Flame 12:00-12:50 Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat School K – 2nd grade Kaukaq Ruth Evon and O-yaq Emma Wright 12:50-1:20 Nunapitchuk Dancers 1:20-2:00 Ayaprun Elitnaurvik- Nayamin Agnes Naneng Yuraq Teacher Ayaprun Loddie Jones [...]
Photos from Friday Night Ingrimiut – People of the Mountains was formed 2 years ago in 2008 to pursue a new direction with new songs as well as carrying on the old ones. Most have direct ties to the Kuskokwim [...]
Photos from Friday Night The Pavva Inupiaq Dancers are from the Fairbanks area. The group formed in 1999 and members have performed in Alaska and the lower 49 states. Leader: Sean Topkok
Photos from Friday Night This group is a Clog and Percussion Dance team from Anchorage. Please respect them by keeping the noise as LOUD as you WANT!! Clap your hands and Stomp Your Feet for the Midnight Sun Cloggers!! Leader: [...]
Photos from Friday Night Tomodachi Daiko means Friends. Taiko Drumming is a traditional Japanese art form dating back thousands of years. Taiko showcases unity in song, movement, and spirit with it’s power and energy. Leader: Sachiko Kono
If you are not with us, come on down and have a Cama-i steam!! The dancing is great and everyone is having a grand time!!
Photos from Friday Night St. Mary’s was established around 1952 when the Catholic School relocated from Akularak. Many families moved with the school to St. Mary’s from throughout the Delta and brought with them the songs and dances from their [...]
