1899.The Crown Dance is an ancient and sacred Apache dance tradition. According to legend, mountain spirits taught their tribe this dance as a means of healing.
The crown dancers are called Gaan, otherwise called mountain spirits. The Apaches believe that Usen (the creator) sent Gaan to them to teach them to live in harmony.
Apache Crown Dance or Gaan Dance (also called Mountain Spirit, Crown Dance, Devil Dance) is an Apache ceremonial dance that is intended to protect the community from disease and enemies.
Dancers became "the embodiment of the Mountain Spirits (the Gaan)"; they wear special masks and wands during the dance.
The dance is performed by a group of five members, one of them a "clown", each having his specific role.
The dance is performed on the final night of the Sunrise Dance ceremony.
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