I have two daughters. One 6, the other 2. When I dance, I take them to powwows with me. They love the music, and they love to dance. I made a small shawl for the older one that the younger one now uses. The older one was given a shawl by her grandfather, so she uses that one now. the older girl likes to move a lot. She's got a lot of energy, so I thought Fancy Shawl was a good fit for her. The younger girl, although not really old enough to understand it all, knows there is a right way and a wrong way to move aout the circle already. She's a bit more reserved than the older, so may opt later for another style.
But for now, my question is this: when should they start learning about the dancing? They both like to dance, and I have some friends who could probably teach them what they need to know. As I am a Men's Traditional dancer, I can't give them a lot of insight. :)
Is there something specific they should know? Or is there something I can teach them about the steps? Are there similarities between the steps I know and the steps that are done with Fancy Shawl?
My wife is not native in the least, and although she likes powwows, the music, dancing, and has her own shawl, isn't as "into it" as me or the girls. ;)
Thank you,
Scott
But for now, my question is this: when should they start learning about the dancing? They both like to dance, and I have some friends who could probably teach them what they need to know. As I am a Men's Traditional dancer, I can't give them a lot of insight. :)
Is there something specific they should know? Or is there something I can teach them about the steps? Are there similarities between the steps I know and the steps that are done with Fancy Shawl?
My wife is not native in the least, and although she likes powwows, the music, dancing, and has her own shawl, isn't as "into it" as me or the girls. ;)
Thank you,
Scott
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