The Cypher Dome is a performance combining the sounds of jazz, indigenous rhythms, and spoken word poetry. The “Speaking Truth In Power” poetry class and special guest performance artists will accompany an eclectic combination of musicians to create an improvised performance art installation.

The IAIA Digital Dome hosted the first of the 2016–2017 school year scheduled performances, with the student organized IAIA Music Club. The performance featured a combination of live music and spoken word, as well a special guest appearance from local poet Madina Nawabi.

Music, spoken word, and dance performance at the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) Digital Dome featuring Frank Waln and the Sampson Brothers. Additionally, workshops will be happening the day of the event.

IAIA Students from the IAIA Music Club performed inside the IAIA Digital Dome to an all ages audience. Artists in included Dakota Yazzie (Navajo Nation), Page Hannan (Shinnecock), Kevin Wright (Muskogee Creek), Kyleton Wichapa (Tohono O’odham), and Digital Dome Manager Mats Reiniusson on bass guitar.

IAIA’s Performing Arts Department presented Acting I Fall Final Jazz and Theatre in the IAIA Digital Dome, featuring skits from popular classical radio, TV shows, as well as from popular movies followed by a live musical performance from the IAIA Music Club with special guest saxophonist, Jai Rideout.