Updated Itinerary Posted

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A few from last night's dance at the Kwahadi Kiva

We (Mike Wilhelm & myself) had a wonderful time last night watching the dancers. It was our first visit and won't be our last.

Mike and I were amazed by the intensity of these young men & women, not to mention the beauty of the choreography, the amazing colors and driving it all the deep pulsing drum. If last night's show was any indication, I'm sure the Europeans will be thrilled by what these youngsters can do. We also enjoyed the humor, the narration and the important message behind the stories that every child should hear.

Thanks John! Here's hoping you all have a great trip, come back safely and serve as great examples of what the American youth are really like, driven, creative, patriotic and amazingly talented.

-Steve Douglass

Fire Dance

Video of the Fire Dance taken at the Kwahai Kiva last night. Thanks for the invite John. It was just great. The European Tour should garner rave reviews.

The Buzz on the Kwahadi European Tour!

Special thanks to KZBZ the Buzz and KFDA News Channel 10.

Opportunities for Kwahadi Dancers are everywhere!

The following is an email sent from Charles Ritchie (Advisor or Venture Crew 9 and long-long time advisor/champion of the Kwahadi Dacners).

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Dance opportunity:

The Lone Star Ballet is looking for a few Kwahadi Braves or Chiefs who would like to perform in a production this fall entitled Rainforest. You would be involved in a few rehearsals, learn choreographed dance steps of the production, and portray an Amazon culture hunting scene.

The production is planned to be presented in several venues, including the Kwahadi Kiva.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity to perform as part of the Lone Star Ballet, contact Kwahadi alumnus, King Hill, ASAP at 680-7720.

The lead teacher of the production is visiting from Chicago this week and would like to meet with interested Kwahadis this Thu or Friday at a. 2:00 pm. Mr. Hill will arrange the meeting for those who would like to participant.

Think about it….and respond quickly,

Charles

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With all the television shows about dancing, Emmitt Smith of the Dallas Cowboys wining the "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and how much dance has been a part of life this opportunity comes knocking at the door for a new adventure.

Do you like to dance? See the Kwahadi Dancers.

The Kwahadi Dancers are a unique blend of talented, dedicated, hard working and enjoyable young people you'll ever see.

Time is getting shorter and the Kwahadi Dancers European Tour 2009 is getting closer and closer.

Come see them.

John Madden

We left yesterday -- in two weeks!

Times racing by. As if this writing we, the Kwahadi Dancers, left yesterday ( in two weeks, thanks for reminding me Charles - I was just getting in the mood and my mind didn't stop to check what I wrote), Sunday, July 19th at 1 PM from Amarillo headed towards the Redbird Armory in Dallas. We will have spent the night, had a healthy breakfast at McDonalds, near DFW, check in at Continental Airlines and leave on flight 1136 ( Boeing 737-500 is the bottom photo ) at 12:45 PM for Newark, NJ.

A mere 3 hours - 45 minutes and 1,372 miles later we'll land at Newark. Wonder what the movie will be? Wait, what about the meal? What will it be?

At 7:25 PM we board Continental flight 24 ( Boeing 757-200 is the top photo ), depart Newark and head for Shannon Airport in Ireland. Do you know it takes 6 hours - 35 minutes to fly that 3,096 miles? So a movie, a sleep over and we're there? Well kind of.

Okay, check you watch and move it FORWARD 6 hours.

Finding food at the airport will be our first European adventure. This will be important!

Nine AM finds us boarding Marshall Coach Company and departing for Galway. On the way we'll visit the Cliffs of Moher (and another test of finding food), depart to see The Burren before arriving at the Renmore Scout Den in Renmore, Galway. Our host is Eamon Hartley.

After an evening meal we'll perform our first show at the Scout Den.

This is going to be such a blast, so much fun, work, opportunity to meet new friends, see so much of the beauty of Ireland, Scotland, UK and Paris.

How can you not join us for a tour?

Come on aboard the Kwahadi Dancers European Tour 09.

John Madden

I Stand Corrected, Thanks Matt

Howdy

I got an email from Matt Visel concerning my posting of the Sahawe Indian Dancers today and wanted to pass it along.

Thanks Matt for letting me know.

So, folks go see the Sahawe Indian Dancers, you'll see an outstanding show, have a great time and met some talented kids.

John Madden


Howdy Mr. Madden,

I am writing this email out of appreciation and to notify you of a misunderstanding.

The Sahawe Indian Dancers are not going on the European tour. However, Myself and Colin Lawson, both former Sahawe Dancers, are. There has been a wave of misunderstanding on this subject spreading through our small town.

Actually, while Colin and I are touring in Europe, the Sahawes will be holding their feature performances for the year, The Annual Sahawe Summer Ceremonials, back here at home.

I do appreciate you taking the initiative of notifying the media of our upcoming overseas adventures, I just thought it would be well to let you know of the miscommunication.

I'm looking forward to meeting you and Joining all the Kwahadis again for a great adventure!

Sincerely,
Matt Visel

Ireland, Scotand and UK come see the Kwahadi Dancers. Bring your cameras and be ready to be entertained.