Who are the Indianettes?
The Indianettes were one of the characters that were targeted in the routine. Disney World has since apologized for the routine and has offered financial compensation to the team. Disney World has apologized after one of its annual events that honor academic excellence was marred by a ‘racist’ routine performed by a high school drill team. The Alabama high school’s dance team took part in the “Floor Stompin’” rivalry event at the Magic Kingdom on Saturday, but their performance sparked outrage over its makeup and props. Disney World has apologized after a group of teenage cheerleaders were filmed dressed in Native American-style costumes doing a dance routine at the Magic Kingdom. Disney World has apologized after a group of teenage cheerleaders were filmed dressed in Native American-style costumes, A high school dance team from Florida is apologizing after one of its performances drew criticism from several viewers over what they called “racist” and “offensive” routines. There were allegations that the routine included “war paint,’’ feathers, tomahawks, and other Native American-inspired props. A routine performed by cheerleaders at a Florida high school has sparked outrage after they appeared to mock Native Americans in war paint and dresses. The Palm Beach Post reported Friday that Disney World officials said the routine performed Thursday ahead of the half-time show at the American High School Varsity Football Game between Palm Beach Gardens High School and William T. Dwyer. A Florida high school marching band is under fire for performing a routine that depicted Native Americans in a ‘racist’ way — including a dance dubbed the ‘tomahawk chop.’ The Disney World marching band made the routine in honor of Native American Heritage Month but didn’t get any closer to honoring the culture than cheap costumes and some offensive moves, parents have said of the effect.
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