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[Wolfn]

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[NorthofAda]

One reason I'm afraid to dance at a Pow-Wow is that I'm worried I'll look like an idiot and people will come to Pow-Wow forums and talk about me like you're all talking about this woman.

Well...just don't use her as your example of how to dance. I was wondering about her when I saw the picture for the first time (and I'm still wondering).

Ok...that being said you already have a distinct advantage over people like her. You've come to the right place to ask questions, and you have heard from folks who have been dancing probably most, if not all, of their lives.

So...don't let this scare you off. Take the advice of kiyanii mom and check out the Seminole Hard Rock powwow. From posts on the site in the past I think we can safely say that Florida powwows run the spectrum from the very cheesy to the very authentic - Seminole being on the upper end of the spectrum.

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[Joe G]

I have carefully studied the dance done by that lady, and man, with their hands appearing to beseech the heavens, and can only say it may have been part of their heritage, as shown here: YouTube - Safety Dance- Men Without Hats

[Iowa_Boy]

Seriously, don't come here and ask for permission or advice. As many folks here have said, just do it. OMG, you act like the world will end if you do it wrong or someone will make fun of you. Well, if you wear that vest you posted in the other forum, I would make fun of you. Just go out in an intertribal and walk around. There, that would be your start. That's what you should do when you are not dressed in a dance outfit (if anyone corrects me and says its called "regalia", they should know that others call it outfits and I'll laugh at them too). Walk around, how bleeping hard can that be. That powwow in the pics, you'll have no problem going out there and dancing when the mc invites people. Suck it up, stop waffling, and stop making such a big deal out of it, its only an intertribal (I know its a big deal to you, but if you want to dance, then dance).

[kiyaanii mom]

Well...just don't use her as your example of how to dance. I was wondering about her when I saw the picture for the first time (and I'm still wondering).

Ok...that being said you already have a distinct advantage over people like her. You've come to the right place to ask questions, and you have heard from folks who have been dancing probably most, if not all, of their lives.

So...don't let this scare you off. Take the advice of kiyanii mom and check out the Seminole Hard Rock powwow. From posts on the site in the past I think we can safely say that Florida powwows run the spectrum from the very cheesy to the very authentic - Seminole being on the upper end of the spectrum.

DITTO!!!

I already have more respect for you because your not wanting to look like a fool. None of us are perfect... I have had my share of boo boos... (which we won't talk about..). But the fact that you are trying not to offend speaks volumes...

[kiyaanii mom]

Oh... AND if you are going to hang around here..... Better get use to the NDN humor that comes with....

[Joe's Dad]

LMAO!!! I wasn't going to say anything.... but .... that must be how they do it in Florida!


Maybe Wolfn snapped the pic right before she Biffed it... big time!


NEways.....

Hey, I saw a lady doing that in NC once. Do you think see travels?

[anishtradish]

I think she may have a sister up this way.....



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[kiyaanii mom]

LMAO!!!!!...... Ok Wolfn.... don't do that!

Everyone is trying not to look at her....

[ndnsooner]

Watch the webcast from Morongo this weekend for a better pow-wow experience. lol

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[Joe's Dad]

One reason I'm afraid to dance at a Pow-Wow is that I'm worried I'll look like an idiot and people will come to Pow-Wow forums and talk about me like you're all talking about this woman.

We will...talk about you!

Do like Iowa_Boy and k-mom say.