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American Indian Affairs (AIA)
Dances Style
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Traditional DANCE
Men's Traditional may refer to Northern or Southern old style outfits. These
outfits are replicas of the style of dress worn (before and later during
early reservations times back in the 1800's. The manner of dance is quite
a sight to see, since each dancer dances in whatever manner he deems suitable.
He may imitate an animal, display a war exploit, or just be dancing for the
fun of it. Watch them - you're seeing a part of history.
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Men's Straight Dance
Straight Dance is a Southern style of dancing which is somewhat of an old
style as well as being new. This is to say, you can find an older version
of this outfit as well as a modern one. Old traditional Southern dress
is acceptable as well as bright and flashy modern outfits. Sometimes you
will see a combination of both. The style of dancing is similar to traditional
style, but at some time period some of the dancers were dancing with somewhat
of a straight posture. Since that time, they have been called Straight
dancers.
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Men's Grass Dance
Grass Dancing, also called Ribbon or Crazy dancing is a kind of a bridge
between traditional style and modern Fancy Dancing. It originated from Canada
down through Montana and the Dakotas. As you can see by the outfit, the basics
are shirt and pant with lots of ribbon and beadwork to adorn it. Some of
the articles worn lean toward traditional, except for the feathered bustle
which is absent in this style. The balance leans toward the modern up-to-date
Fancy dancer, again leaving off the bustles. Most Grass dancers have their
own styles combined, plus a little flair of their own. One reason these dancers
were called Grass dancers is self explaining. These men were the first in
the dance ring and danced the grass down before the rest of the dancers entered.
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Men's Fancy Dance
Fancy dancing originated in the South during the early 1920's. When they
say "you've come a long way baby", they must have been talking
about the Fancy Dance outfit. Today's outfits are the most striking aspect
of a Powwow, with their "U" shaped bustles, matching beadwork
and flashy color combinations. The style of dancing is unlimited. That
is to say, the steps that are used vary with each dancer. Spins, turns,
hops, skips and whatever is the trait of the ever changing dancers map
appear in their dance.
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Old time sioux Dance
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