Dance, Storytelling, and Native Heritage

Larry Yazzie Takes the Stage at FSU Panama City

Larry Yazzie of Native Pride Productions will share his culture and traditions during a free dance performance at FSU Panama City on March 18.

PANAMA CITY, FL — Larry Yazzie, a two-time world champion dancer, will share his cultural heritage during a Native Pride event at FSU Panama City from 6-8 p.m. on March 18. Yazzie’s performance will reveal the history, traditions and beliefs of North America’s indigenous people.

The event will be in the Holley Academic Center’s St. Joe Community Foundation Lecture Hall, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City. Admission is free and open to the public.

A two-time World Champion Fancy Dancer, Men’s Northern Traditional Dancer and Eagle Dancer, Yazzie said he founded Native Pride Productions to give back to his community and to the world. His repertoire includes performances at the Olympics, the Kennedy Center, and the Smithsonian Institute.

Yazzie also plays the flute and hand drum, and he sings as part of his performance. He has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s leading experts on Native American dance and has received accolades and awards that celebrate his work.

Native Pride Productions’ stated goal is to share cultural traditions through artist-in-residency workshops, performances, lectures, classroom instruction and theatrical performances to enhance access to diverse, multicultural artists for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Yazzie’s appearance at FSU Panama City is part of the ongoing Illumination event series, which brings workshops, forums, lectures and more throughout the year to encourage the community to engage in meaningful conversations and educational opportunities. The Illumination series provides opportunities to hear different viewpoints and learn from unique experiences.