The celebration of the 2023 Cama-i Dance Festival continued all day on March 25, including performances from local schools and visiting groups. For the first time in four years, the audience experienced the Heart of the Drums.
Slideshow: Dancers take the stage for day 2 of Cama-i
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Students from Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat at the 2023 Cama-i Dance Festival on March 25, 2023 in Bethel, Alaska.
MaryCait Dolan
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The St. Mary's Dancers perform at the 2023 Cama-i Dance Festival on March 25, 2023 in Bethel, Alaska.
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Masked dancer performs at the 2023 Cama-i Dance Festival on March 25, 2023 in Bethel, Alaska.
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A dancer from the Aerial View Troupe performs on the Cama-i stage.
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Parents join the kindergartners from Ayaprun Elitnaurvik for their first dance on the Cama-i stage.
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The Fur Fashion Show had one participant this year who wore a beautiful atkuk.
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Young audience members watch the Aerial View Troupe dance on the Cama-i stage in awe.
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The Qasgirmuit Dancers of Bethel perform on the Cama-i stage.
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Baista Nanalook and Peter Atchak lead drummers and a large crowd through the "Heart of the Drums."
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Cheyenne Chikigak wins Miss Cama-i 2023 at the Cama-i Dance Festival on March 25, 2023 in Bethel, Alaska.
Katie Basile