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Originally posted by Singerdad
Dancing counterclockwise has nothing to do with making a statement.
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That's why I said "I'd always heard..." and didn't make it a statement of fact. Around here in the midwest, I don't think anyone knew and it was just sort of the "guess" at the time. I don't really have an opinion one way or another. I've heard everything from clans in opposition doing this so they can "keep an eye on the other" to basic tradition or in HONOR of something.
My grandmother used to like to pull my leg a lot too. She used to tell me it was because they were tired of looking at the backsides of the other dancers. hehehe :D
Anyway, I'm sure there are many reasons out there as to why this will happen. and you're right Singerdad, I can't say I remember women ever doing this.