Powwow Dances and Reglia 2005 2006

Powwow Dances and Regalia: 

Powwow Dances and Regalia

Men’s Dance Styles: 

Men’s Dance Styles Northern Traditional In existence since pre-reservation times. Dance steps are varied based on tribal or personal preference and are said to imitate tracking an enemy or animal. Outfits consist of a porcupine roach (head covering) with eagle feathers, ribbon shirt, breechcloth, eagle bustle, leggings, breastplate, moccasins and beadwork. Ben Marra Photography © 2000

Men’s Dance Styles: 

Men’s Dance Styles Grass Dance Conflicting stories of origin. The swaying movements of the upper body and arms are said to resemble prairie grass blowing in the wind. Prior to the 1920’s Grass dancer’s would dance the grass down flat in the powwow arena. Two styles of regalia. Outfits consist of a porcupine roach with eagle feather or fluffs, shirt or cape, aprons, pants, belt, side drops, cuffs and suspenders, and beadwork.

Men’s Dance Styles: 

Men’s Dance Styles Fancy Dance Current style evolved from traditional war dances and began in Oklahoma. Fancy fast footwork. Outfits consist of a porcupine roach and eagle fluffs, yoke, aprons, belt, side drops, cuffs, two large bustles, and two smaller arm bustles. The colors are brighter than in the other dance styles.

Women’s Dance Styles: 

Women’s Dance Styles Northern Traditional Prior to World War II women generally did not dance inside the arena. After World War II and women’s participation in the war women began to dance in the arena. Three styles of dancing. Outfits consist of a cloth or buckskin dress, short leggings, belt with pouches, fan, purse, moccasins, beadwork, and shawl worn over the left arm. Photo taken by Dr. Harvey Gunderson at St. Croix Casino 2005 Samantha Ray Oglala Lakota

Women’s Dance Styles: 

Women’s Dance Styles

Ho-Chunk Appliqué : 

Ho-Chunk Appliqué Hera Lonetree-Burgess Ho Chunk

Women’s Dance Styles: 

Women’s Dance Styles Jingle Dance Dance is said to have originated by Ojibwe in Whitefish Bay Canada in the 1920’s as a healing dance. The steps are small and one foot is on the ground at all times. Outfits consist of a dress with jingle cones, fan, purse, and leggings.

Jingle Dress: 

Jingle Dress

Women’s Dance Styles: 

Women’s Dance Styles Fancy Shawl Dance According to some dancers the dance began with the Lakota during the late 1940’s – early 1950’s. It is also called the butterfly dance because it is said to reflect the way a butterfly opens its wings. The footwork is complex and athletic. Outfits consist of a yoke (cape), skirt, leggings, moccasins, beadwork, and shawl. Samantha Ray Oglala Lakota

Fancy Shawl: 

Fancy Shawl