I am an advisor for a Order of the Arrow Dance team.
At a recient event several knowledgeable individuals came to me and indicated that one of my young men would make a good Straight Dancer. Several weeks later I mentioned this to a friend who said that only Veterans could be Straight Dancers.
My question is this true. We are starting to go to Pow Wow's and
I do not want to do anything that goes aganist tradition. I know that at the OA's National Convention there is a competition class for Straight Dancers.
My goal is for my young men to learn and appricate the Native American traditions. To be able to enter the Arbor, and not offend
anyone. To enjoy the good feelings that come from dancing in the Circle. In some cases to appricate their heriatge and in others to learn and understand others.
At a recient event several knowledgeable individuals came to me and indicated that one of my young men would make a good Straight Dancer. Several weeks later I mentioned this to a friend who said that only Veterans could be Straight Dancers.
My question is this true. We are starting to go to Pow Wow's and
I do not want to do anything that goes aganist tradition. I know that at the OA's National Convention there is a competition class for Straight Dancers.
My goal is for my young men to learn and appricate the Native American traditions. To be able to enter the Arbor, and not offend
anyone. To enjoy the good feelings that come from dancing in the Circle. In some cases to appricate their heriatge and in others to learn and understand others.
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