# Event Details - **Event Name**: Free Dance Performance: Maza Napin Dance Troupe at the Museum - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 05:15 pm – Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 06:15 pm - **Event Description**: This evening’s Maza Napin Dance Troupe performance is made possible through the generous support of the Art Bridges Foundation.About this EventJoin us at the Akron Art Museum for a dance performance from the Maza Napin Dance Troupe.Founded in 1995 by Parnell Necklace and his children, the Maza Napin Dance Troupe carries forward a legacy of international Indigenous education and cultural sharing. Parnell’s teachings continue through his son Samuel Necklace, who now leads the troupe alongside his wife Tory, bringing their own children into the circle of dance and community engagement.Together, the family remains committed to educating audiences about Indigenous culture through dance, demonstrations, and speaking engagements. Maza Napin Dance Troupe often includes dancers from many tribal affiliations, with its core members rooted in Dakota, Lakota, and Ojibwe heritage.Before or after the dance performance, enjoy Indigenous artwork in the Museum's galleries, including multiple loans from Art Bridges Foundation and the Museum's first solo Indigenous artist show, Victors. Stick around after for a performance from Umojah Nation, happening right after at 6:30pm as part of the Museum's Downtown@Dusk series. .This evening’s Maza Napin Dance Troupe performance is made possible through the generous support of the Art Bridges Foundation. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f8fb8d90-8178-11f1-8a8c-3fe57d70e589-rimg-w1200-h278-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/free-dance-performance-maza-napin-dance-troupe-at-the-museum/100001993537971738 - **Event Categories**: art, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Akron Art Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Akron - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Akron Art Museum - **lat**: 41.084168 - **long**: -81.514949 - **full address**: Akron Art Museum, 1 South High Street, Akron, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Free Dance Performance: Maza Napin Dance Troupe at the Museum - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e35cfa9231d9e3867f28ef4dc2b14cb38d6ae0a373d9f52fc4154dffc679a1e9-rimg-w1200-h927-dc798f5f-gmir.png?v=1783593966 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Free Dance Performance: Maza Napin Dance Troupe at the Museum being held? - **A:** Free Dance Performance: Maza Napin Dance Troupe at the Museum takes place on Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 05:15 pm to Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 06:15 pm at Akron Art Museum, 1 South High Street, Akron, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Free Dance Performance: Maza Napin Dance Troupe at the Museum? - **A:** Free Dance Performance: Maza Napin Dance Troupe at the Museum is organized by Akron Art Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Free Dance Performance: Maza Napin Dance Troupe at the Museum is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Akron, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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The museum’s collection is presented in a spectacular facility designed by Viennese architectural firm Coop Himmelb(l)au and includes over 5,000 works of art, with a strong focus on contemporary painting, sculpture and photography. Nearly a dozen exhibitions each year present prominent artists in various media including painting, sculpture, photography, video, design and glass.In addition to its ever-changing collection and exhibitions, the museum offers many opportunities to Live Creative through programs that include films and video, lectures, workshops, tours and concerts.Museum InformationAddress:One South High, Akron, OH 44308Tel:330.376.9185Fax:330.376.1180Website:AkronArtMuseum.orgGallery Hours: Thursdays from 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fridays through Saturdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.Bud and Susie Rogers Garden Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 am – 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm (weather permitting)Admission:Free" } ] } ] ```