January 10 - April 15, 2006
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
Second Street & Drinkwater Boulevard in downtown Scottsdale

Every January through March the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, just north of the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, comes alive with Native American music, dance, art and traditional foods. In January 2006, Native Trails presented by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and produced by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, will debut its fourth season of free noontime festivals dedicated to exploring the rich and varied cultures of Native America. We invite you to come along on this sensory journey to the first nations of Arizona and North America. Musical performances using traditional instruments such as flutes, gourds and drums will delight your ears. A variety of tribal dances ranging from powwow dancing and fancy dance to the excitement and energy of the traditional hoop dance will amaze your eyes. And the rhythmic drumbeat in your chest as you join the performers for a traditional round dance will energize your spirit! The Scottsdale Art in Schools program will bring over 2000 Elementary and Middle School Children from the Scottsdale School District to experience Native Trails on Wednesday March 8 and Thursday March 9. Performance times are 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. both days.