Powwow dance class: ABOVE: Instructor Romana Roach beats a hand drum while fellow instructor Norman Roach works with their student Lambert Julian during the Pow Wow Dance Class held at the Gallup Performing Arts Center on Tuesday night. The Pow Wow instructing duo is getting set to start a six week beginner’s course on Pow Wow Dancing. Students of all ages are welcome to signup. Fore more info contact the GPAC. BELOW: Roach ties a Roach Head Dress onto Julian before the start of the Powwow Dance Class. This handmade Roach Head Dress consists of porcupine quills, colored feathers, and other natural materials. [Photos by Matt Hinshaw/Independent]

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