Fancy Shawl Dancing
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Ladies Fancy Shawl is the newest form of Native American Women’s Dance, and is quite athletic! Fancy Shawl is often called Northern Shawl, as it does come form the Northern Tribes along the U.S. and Canadian Border.
This is very similar in dancing and the bright colors to the Men’s Fancy Dance. The ladies wear their shawls over their shoulders, and dance by jumping and spinning around, keeping time with the music. They mimic butterflies in flight, and the dance style is quite graceful and light.
Emphasis is paid particularly to the shawls, with elaborate designs, applique, ribbon work, and painting. Long fringe hangs from the edges of the shawl, and flies round.
Find out more in the fancy shawl forum.
See more pictures of fancy shawl dancers in the fancy shawl dance gallery.
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Very Nice, My daughter would like to start Fancy shawl. If you can direct me in the right direction for Outfit information, along with anything else that will be helpful.
Thank You
Rudene Zumwalt
rzumwalt@windstream.net
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I recall one of the best lady fancy shawl dancers as Ramona Roach. At the time she was dancing, she did steps and shawl moves I have yet to see duplicated. She was a pleasure to watch her grace and beauty she brought to the dance!