Posted by siouxgirl200
This was my first time as Head Dancer at any Pow-wow and I have been traveling the Pow-wow circuit for about nine years. I have my favorites that I attend every year and know that being a Head Dancer is a tremendous responsibility. I was asked to be the...
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11-28-2006, 04:38 PM -
As with many other pow-wow customs, there is quite a difference from region to region or from tribe to tribe. Up in the Midwest, many times people will throw money at a dancer's feet when they are dancing
This is often done to show approval of a good dancer or to encourage a young dancer. When...04-28-2005, 09:40 AM -
I have been to powwows where there are head dancers who aren't friendly, look mean or bored, publically gripe, show up late, don't get out to dance every dance and didn't show up at all for an entire session.
What are some expectations of good head man and head woman dancers?
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Just curious, what powwow(s) has the best competition for straight dancers? Would it be a small one in oklahoma or a high stakes casino powwow?04-13-2004, 11:39 AM
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Hi First time poster. I attend as many pow wows as possible & watch many videos from youtube and other sources. What I have noticed is that there are two cats. that could use some adjustment. First, is the junior kids cat. The 6-12 age gap is just too big. The cat. should be split into two, 6-9...08-21-2016, 07:43 PM