What are the qualities of a great dancer?

[Historian]

What are the qualities of a great Jingle Dancer?

[Roobz]

Someone who respects the dress and dance and who has a good positive attitude towards other dancers regardless of what style they dance (old style or contemp) I think it's someone who has a good time and puts their heart into the dance when the songs are going and jams and has a fun time out there.

[ojibwaywmn]

For someone who is relatively new to competition pow wows. It can get pretty intimidating being a new face in the crowd. So it really helps when other more "established" jingle dress dancers are friendly and encouraging.

[ojibwaysweetie]

Agrees with Ruby. Boozhoo neejee kwe!

There should be a deep camaraderie for each other on the dance area, whether it be at traditional or contest powwows!

Like my sista, Ruby says. Put your heart into it, jam out, and have a great time!

Miiwe.

[NCheyGirl21]

Agrees with Ruby!

[Roobz]

miigwech ojibwaysweetie and powwowgirl!

Nice to see you postin on the boards ojibwaysweetie! :)

[woggs]

I agree with all of you ladies..you guys know what youre talkin about....ruby hits it on tha dime!!

[Historian]

Great Responses <-:

I'm encouraged by some great responses so far.

I was just wonderin', do you think there is a difference between what Jingle Dancers may think are good qualities of a great dancer, and what competition judges may think are good qualities?

Or are they about the same?