This performance guide provides students with an introduction to Lakota Sioux history and culture and to the dances performed by the Lakota Sioux Indian Dance Theatre. The Lakota Sioux believe that life is a sacred circle in which all things are connected, and that the circle was broken for them in 1890 by the massacre at Wounded Knee. Only in recent times is the circle becoming whole again as American Indians struggle to achieve self-determination and renew their heritage. Sioux legends and histories have been collected and published. Old skills are being used again. Dance is a central part of life, expressing belief in spirits, nature, and the relationship of all things to one another. Eight dances performed by the Lakota Sioux Indian Dance Theatre are described, along with their purposes and significance. The guide includes information about the dance company, pointers to enhance appreciation of the performance, suggestions for related student activities, and a list of related reading materials and videos. (JAT)