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Smoothest Straight Dancers...
I can't believe this isn't already a thread! Anyways, everyone MUST have a fave straight dancer. Mine's Lewis Cozad. I saw him dance a few yrs ago at Schemitzun, and he blew my mind! He was smoooooooth!!
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Ralph Haymond.....hands down -
Trust me, this has been a thread many many many times before Northerndngurl, if you go threw the arcives you will find them all. But since this subject has not been coverd in a while I will leave the thread open and see what the newer members have to say.If I do not know the answer someone else will!!!!
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Ralph Haymond is the smoothest ever!Comment
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To play into this topic again, I would have to say if you want to see smooth go to an Ilonshka and eat your heart out.
I also have had the priviledge To dance with two very smooth Comanche men Charlie and Woojee(sp?). These Gentlemen must be two of the all time greats. I danced with other greats such as Johnny Hughes, Francis Sweetwater, George Allen, Larry Cozad and many others. Most all Straights are great.Last edited by CHEROSAGE; 06-12-2003, 01:35 AM.BOBComment
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thanks
Originally posted by travelingmocs
Trust me, this has been a thread many many many times before Northerndngurl, if you go threw the arcives you will find them all. But since this subject has not been coverd in a while I will leave the thread open and see what the newer members have to say.
Oh kewl!!! I was wondering why there werent any threads on this subject, its good to hear that this was a thread some time ago........ Like you said the newer members might want to add and new dancers appear every year, so its prolly different every year. I'm new here myself and didnt even know about archives! Thanks.Comment
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Well, define smooth.....I personally like the way Jason Lightfoot, Ralph Hammond, and old school dancers who dance that style.
I also like to see Lewis, Terry Tsotigh, and Juaquin Hamilton dance. I like to see Ronnie Dee when he is in his zone and he is awesome.
My dad won the Newman Littlewalker trophy four times at Ponca Pow Wow, and retired from that arena as tradition required. Those days, there was no spinning around or backtracking, only STRAIGHT dancing. Now there is competition dancing, and that is more flashier, fancier,etc.
I like both styles. I enjoy straight dancing in any form. It is a beautiful dance. I have a nephew who belongs to the Pawhuska district, and I love their ceremonials.
Keep it up!!!!!!!!!!Comment
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Ralph Hammond is super good.... and i would have to say that i like to watch Steve Campos dance, he hasn't danced in a while but, i think he's gonna start up again purty quick... :D :Thumbs~*~ FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS TAKE HOME UGLY SNAGS ~*~Comment
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Ditto! And I saw Lewis Perkins dancing this passed weekend, he was jammin.. then there's Nashoba, also good! I luvv the way Jauquin dances too! He is awesome! I luv his beadwork and everything!! There are too many.. *L*Originally posted by jingle genie
Ralph Hammond is super good.... and i would have to say that i like to watch Steve Campos dance, he hasn't danced in a while but, i think he's gonna start up again purty quick... :D :Thumbs"Smile If U's A Hottie" :50:
"Good Better Best Never Let It Rest Until The Good Is Better And The Better Is Best" :DComment
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Mathew Harmon
I saw him this weekend. He took first.
He was smooth!!!Will
(Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape)Comment
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Milton Cunningham is a smooth dancer with his yellow Mocs....Comment
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I'm prejudice, but Earl and Michael Plumley ROCK THE HOUSE.......they are old school, 100%, all day, everyday!
Not flashy, or covered with beadwork --- just getting down and jammin, if the song is right and Michael is way down low....can bring tears to my eyes! They both dance from the heart and for those that no longer can!!!!!!!!!Comment
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For smoothness, I think of Archie Mason Jr. (little Arch),
I guess I like him because he's a genuine good guy too and looks out for his tribe and Indian people in general. I admire that.
Isn't he a committeeman at Grey Horse?Powwows will continue to evolve in many directions. It is inevitable.Comment
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MY absolute fav is Ralph Haymond Jr.....with AJ a close second. I have heard other straight dancers say they even watch Ralph dance during their contest.@}-->-->--BuckskinRose--<--<--{@Comment
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