Gourd Dancing in the SouthEast

**Josiah** · 08-21-2005, 07:23 PM

I am originally from Okla but my job has taken me to Ga.
I love to Gourd Dance, but am having a hard time finding Powwows in this area that have Gourd Dancing
I attended a Powwow In Concord NC in early August
And it was awesome!
I met some Members from the White Star Gourd Society
we had a great time and danced 4 full rounds!!

So I have been looking for other Powwows in a 200 mile Radius from Augusta Ga that have Gourd Dancing or even know what it is...
Any Help out there????

Beth · 08-22-2005, 04:16 PM

Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself at Liske dance.
There is one in June called AICA and White Star is usually
there for it. In May in Augusta there is a dance with
Billy Horse as head singer. White Star is also back for
the seminar in January. The people that out on AICA,Liske
and the seminar are mostly Hethushka members or closely
involved with Oklahoma. Hope you can find this helpful.

WhoMe · 08-22-2005, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josiah

. . . I have been looking for other Powwows in a 200 mile Radius from Augusta Ga that have Gourd Dancing or even know what it is...
Any Help out there????

Josiah,

I went to a powwow in Athens, awhile back. It had afternoon gourd dancing sessions. Does anybody know if they still have this dance? It was near a pond.

1badazzndn · 08-23-2005, 01:27 PM

Hey, just wanted to let you know that most of the powwows in Louisiana have gourd dancing. Theres a bunch of small dances, but even at the larger ones too. Heres a list with some dates for ya

Third weekend in may: Tunica Biloxi Powwow in Marksville

Third weekend in April and last weekend of November: LIHA in Roberts

The saturday of Labor day weekend: Cannes Brulee in Kenner

First weekend in October: Coushatta Powwow in Kinder

OCt 29th- LSU Powwow in Baton Rouge

There are a lot more, I just cant think of any more off the top of my head. Also the Alabama Coushattas in Livingston Texas put a few powwows on a year and all have gourd dancing. their annual powwow is the first weekend of June, then they have a youth powwow the last weekend of november as well. Hope this helps

WhoMe · 08-23-2005, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1badazzndn

Hey, just wanted to let you know that most of the powwows in Louisiana have gourd dancing. Theres a bunch of small dances, but even at the larger ones too. Heres a list with some dates for ya

Third weekend in may: Tunica Biloxi Powwow in Marksville

Third weekend in April and last weekend of November: LIHA in Roberts

The saturday of Labor day weekend: Cannes Brulee in Kenner

First weekend in October: Coushatta Powwow in Kinder

OCt 29th- LSU Powwow in Baton Rouge

There are a lot more, I just cant think of any more off the top of my head. Also the Alabama Coushattas in Livingston Texas put a few powwows on a year and all have gourd dancing. their annual powwow is the first weekend of June, then they have a youth powwow the last weekend of november as well. Hope this helps

Hey Bad,

I was the head dancer a while back, when LIHA used to have their powwow at the Tchefuncte Campground. (I missed the turn and I was Tchefunked up)!!!! *L There was a southern drum there. I can't remember if they had gourd dance though. How long has LIHA been at their new site?

Also does Shreveport still have a contest powwow? Gourd dance?

1badazzndn · 08-23-2005, 04:43 PM

LIHA has been at this new place for quite some time now. I think maybe the mid-nineties. anywho, yeah there are a couple powwows in the shreveport area. One is the twin eagles powwow (or sumthin like that) its like the second weekend in september. Then a new organization, started having one in Bossier City last year. kind of a messed up powwow too, but i think the twin eagles is pretty good...never been to it though. Both of em have gourd dancing.

WhoMe · 08-23-2005, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1badazzndn

LIHA has been at this new place for quite some time now. I think maybe the mid-nineties. anywho, yeah there are a couple powwows in the shreveport area. One is the twin eagles powwow (or sumthin like that) its like the second weekend in september. Then a new organization, started having one in Bossier City last year. kind of a messed up powwow too, but i think the twin eagles is pretty good...never been to it though. Both of em have gourd dancing.

Bad,

That's it. The Twin Eagles Powwow. I was head dancer there too. I brought a whole crew with me to dance. When the dance was over each night we all went over to the Isle of Capri Casino .... ahem,... to eat. *L

**Josiah** · 08-23-2005, 09:27 PM

I want to Thank all of you that have replied, I also recieved some email that said that the Augusta Powwow in May also has Gourd Dancing and the besides the other Powwows that have been mentioned that was pretty much it for this area.
I guess I will just have to practice in the living room till some of the Powwows come round next year.
I will be headed back to Oklahoma in the spring for some visiting and plan on hitting a few while I am there.

ehh...

Beth · 08-23-2005, 10:27 PM

You might try contacting the powwow group from Augusta.
I think they have KrazyWillie on this site. It not I can send
you an email for them. Willie has been Kiowa trained in
gourd.

**Josiah** · 08-24-2005, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beth

You might try contacting the powwow group from Augusta.
I think they have KrazyWillie on this site. It not I can send
you an email for them. Willie has been Kiowa trained in
gourd.

I have and been in contact
Thanks for the replies

LSS · 08-24-2005, 08:26 AM

HE HE HE HE HE....

That KrazyWillie is um, um.....

ahem.....crazy

TacO5000 · 08-25-2005, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beth

You might try contacting the powwow group from Augusta.
I think they have KrazyWillie on this site. It not I can send
you an email for them. Willie has been Kiowa trained in
gourd.

Gawh sounds like a hand to hand technique.... Kiowa Gourd..
With Kiowa Gourd I can dismember a man in two!!!

Whos the teacher? I need a master of the Kiowa Gourd... I will devote my life to you I will die for you if need be!!! please take me as your student!!!!!

Aye.

WhoMe · 08-25-2005, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beth

Willie has been Kiowa trained in
gourd.

Yeah, ennit? NDNTaco.

Now that you mention it, it kinda does sound... "clinical."

I haven't been trained in Kiowa gourd. I know you haven't been trained in Kiowa gourd.

Only Willie has been trained in Kiowa gourd.

Hmmmmmm?

1badazzndn · 08-25-2005, 12:04 PM

REWARD IF FOUND:

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

WILLIE

BE CAREFUL WHEN DEALING WITH CRIMINAL

TRAINED IN THE SECRET ART OF KIOWA GOURD

ARMED WITH SILVER CAN ON TOP OF STICK

REWARD: WILL THROW DOLLAR BILLS AT YOUR FEET (YOU HAVE TO GIVE TO THE DRUM AFTERWARDS, BUT FOR A SHORT WHILE IT WILL BE YOURS)

lolololol jus kiddin willie

08-21-2005, 07:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Josiah PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma USA Posts: 4,492 Blog Entries: 4	Gourd Dancing in the SouthEast I am originally from Okla but my job has taken me to Ga. I love to Gourd Dance, but am having a hard time finding Powwows in this area that have Gourd Dancing I attended a Powwow In Concord NC in early August And it was awesome! I met some Members from the White Star Gourd Society we had a great time and danced 4 full rounds!! So I have been looking for other Powwows in a 200 mile Radius from Augusta Ga that have Gourd Dancing or even know what it is... Any Help out there????

08-22-2005, 04:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Beth Beth Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: over the rainbow Posts: 199	gourd dance Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself at Liske dance. There is one in June called AICA and White Star is usually there for it. In May in Augusta there is a dance with Billy Horse as head singer. White Star is also back for the seminar in January. The people that out on AICA,Liske and the seminar are mostly Hethushka members or closely involved with Oklahoma. Hope you can find this helpful.

08-23-2005, 10:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Beth Beth Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: over the rainbow Posts: 199	gourd You might try contacting the powwow group from Augusta. I think they have KrazyWillie on this site. It not I can send you an email for them. Willie has been Kiowa trained in gourd.

08-24-2005, 08:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
LSS Sappling! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 871	HE HE HE HE HE.... That KrazyWillie is um, um..... ahem.....crazy __________________ To get a true picture of your purpose in life, you only get the whole picture when you listen with your mind, your ears and your heart. This way The Creator has a direct connection with you and only you...no outside interference. When you follow the will of IT that created you, understanding that your purpose is not for you...but for IT and all that IT has created, there can be no wrong except failure to be obedient. Only then do we jeopardize the gifts we are given. Its not the final destination that defines us, rather the journey taken!

08-23-2005, 01:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
1badazzndn SNAGNOMETRY 101 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: tha dirty south, and Powwow Country Posts: 353	Hey, just wanted to let you know that most of the powwows in Louisiana have gourd dancing. Theres a bunch of small dances, but even at the larger ones too. Heres a list with some dates for ya Third weekend in may: Tunica Biloxi Powwow in Marksville Third weekend in April and last weekend of November: LIHA in Roberts The saturday of Labor day weekend: Cannes Brulee in Kenner First weekend in October: Coushatta Powwow in Kinder OCt 29th- LSU Powwow in Baton Rouge There are a lot more, I just cant think of any more off the top of my head. Also the Alabama Coushattas in Livingston Texas put a few powwows on a year and all have gourd dancing. their annual powwow is the first weekend of June, then they have a youth powwow the last weekend of november as well. Hope this helps

08-23-2005, 04:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
1badazzndn SNAGNOMETRY 101 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: tha dirty south, and Powwow Country Posts: 353	LIHA has been at this new place for quite some time now. I think maybe the mid-nineties. anywho, yeah there are a couple powwows in the shreveport area. One is the twin eagles powwow (or sumthin like that) its like the second weekend in september. Then a new organization, started having one in Bossier City last year. kind of a messed up powwow too, but i think the twin eagles is pretty good...never been to it though. Both of em have gourd dancing.

08-23-2005, 09:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Josiah PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma USA Posts: 4,492 Blog Entries: 4	I want to Thank all of you that have replied, I also recieved some email that said that the Augusta Powwow in May also has Gourd Dancing and the besides the other Powwows that have been mentioned that was pretty much it for this area. I guess I will just have to practice in the living room till some of the Powwows come round next year. I will be headed back to Oklahoma in the spring for some visiting and plan on hitting a few while I am there. ehh...

08-25-2005, 12:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
1badazzndn SNAGNOMETRY 101 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: tha dirty south, and Powwow Country Posts: 353	REWARD IF FOUND: WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE WILLIE BE CAREFUL WHEN DEALING WITH CRIMINAL TRAINED IN THE SECRET ART OF KIOWA GOURD ARMED WITH SILVER CAN ON TOP OF STICK REWARD: WILL THROW DOLLAR BILLS AT YOUR FEET (YOU HAVE TO GIVE TO THE DRUM AFTERWARDS, BUT FOR A SHORT WHILE IT WILL BE YOURS) lolololol jus kiddin willie

09-18-2005, 08:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
Josiah PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma USA Posts: 4,492