Dancing for money

ABgrassdancer · 02-06-2005, 05:16 AM

Who powwow dances for money only? and why?
Who powwow dances for fun?

**WocusWoman** · 02-06-2005, 09:40 PM

I dance for the pure enjoyment of dancing; I don't care where, when or who's watching either!

quicksilverwade · 02-07-2005, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCgrassdancer

Who powwow dances for money only? and why?
Who powwow dances for fun?

Let's see, we've got dancers that have families to clothe, feed and provide housing for and bills to pay or runaway from. What else to you need to know?

Babe · 02-07-2005, 02:13 PM

When I danced I did it for pure fun. I go powwows just for fun. My grany used to say you're not supposed to do 'Indian stuff' like this for money, so I don't necessarily agree with the whole powwow-career thing, but I respect those who have to.

quicksilverwade · 02-07-2005, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Babe

When I danced I did it for pure fun. I go powwows just for fun. My grany used to say you're not supposed to do 'Indian stuff' like this for money, so I don't necessarily agree with the whole powwow-career thing, but I respect those who have to.

I agree with the powwow career people but what I don't agree is me having to work Monday through Saturday slaving away for the white folk and for the Navy Exchange Commissary.

Nakoda man · 02-07-2005, 10:33 PM

Chill Chill, ppl IZZZ ALLLL GOOD, in tha end nothing is perfect ,IT IZ WHAT IT IZ.

missy07 · 02-08-2005, 02:47 PM

when i dance it so for fun and when i do get money from the powwow i use it so i can just go to even more powwows
so its all good

krazie_engine · 02-15-2005, 07:00 AM

Ya know.... over da yerrs. I only wanted to learn to dance fer da fun and enjoyment of it. but I did become competitive. I don't dance fer da money. but I sure do like a goot dance off.

Dat1NdnGuy · 02-15-2005, 10:38 PM

Azzif anyones gonna be honest enuff to say they actually DO dance for the money...the same ones who say they dance in "prayer" or for the "fun" if it, are the VERY same ones who get all P.O'd when they dont place.

I just WISH I could dance. Alotta folks have lost sight of whats really important. But for all of you who havent...I'm glad. Peace, and blessings.

krazie_engine · 02-15-2005, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dat1NdnGuy

Azzif anyones gonna be honest enuff to say they actually DO dance for the money...the same ones who say they dance in "prayer" or for the "fun" if it, are the VERY same ones who get all P.O'd when they dont place.

I just WISH I could dance. Alotta folks have lost sight of whats really important. But for all of you who havent...I'm glad. Peace, and blessings.

AYO...... This guy is rite..... lmao I guess I'll be da first to admit it. but I'm sure 9/10 of have done it too. You entered a special, and there was like a 2000 dollar pay out. and you were thinkin man I wanna make some money. Or maybe you didn't win, and got all butt hurt bout not winnin. Erryone has done it. Not that I'm proud of but I'll be da first admit to it.

Dat1NdnGuy · 02-15-2005, 11:27 PM

Dats kool a dude wit a backbone....Gots to have respect for that. I can imagine how money affects folks, especially in an age of "Instant gratification" We all wanna be viewed as winners, We all wanna succeed at something, someplace...And when I look back, it aint how much Ive won or lost that I remember...its all da friends i've made and all the crazy times I've had that I keep with me in the long run.

You, know what it says on the movie tho, " Make that money, dont let it make you." and just remember theres a million people who just WISH they were right where u are right now. and it could ALL be taken away in an instant so enjoy it all while u got it.

**Kiwehnzii** · 02-15-2005, 11:54 PM

Almost every powwow I go to, I am competing. I have a good time whether I place or not. I'm getting older and don't know how much longer I'll be dancing. Hopefully, I'll be out there for awhile yet. For now though, I'll keep having a good time.

All you young dudes - just have fun.

ABgrassdancer · 02-18-2005, 02:28 PM

Thax for the reply and i guess sometimes i go to get money and sometimes i go for fun, like last year i went to like about 10 traditional pow-wows and the most important reason why i go dancing is to socialize with people and make friends and ya

02-06-2005, 05:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
ABgrassdancer ~~~Teen Grass Dancer~~~ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In a house Posts: 248	Dancing for money Who powwow dances for money only? and why? Who powwow dances for fun?

02-07-2005, 10:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nakoda man Red Menace Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Morley Ab Posts: 134	hmmz Chill Chill, ppl IZZZ ALLLL GOOD, in tha end nothing is perfect ,IT IZ WHAT IT IZ. __________________ Have no hard feeling toward anyone who has not shown you enmity,do not fight with anyone who does not oppose you.Those who are good at knighthood are not militaristic,those who are good at battle do not become angry,planning should be in secret, attack should be swift. Sun Tzu - The Art of War

02-15-2005, 10:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dat1NdnGuy Aint Dat Sumptin? Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,029	Azzif anyones gonna be honest enuff to say they actually DO dance for the money...the same ones who say they dance in "prayer" or for the "fun" if it, are the VERY same ones who get all P.O'd when they dont place. I just WISH I could dance. Alotta folks have lost sight of whats really important. But for all of you who havent...I'm glad. Peace, and blessings. __________________ "Out greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, our greatest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us." "Never Compromise yourself, Your all you've got" "An eye for an eye will only lead to a blind world."

02-15-2005, 11:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dat1NdnGuy Aint Dat Sumptin? Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,029	Dats kool a dude wit a backbone....Gots to have respect for that. I can imagine how money affects folks, especially in an age of "Instant gratification" We all wanna be viewed as winners, We all wanna succeed at something, someplace...And when I look back, it aint how much Ive won or lost that I remember...its all da friends i've made and all the crazy times I've had that I keep with me in the long run. You, know what it says on the movie tho, " Make that money, dont let it make you." and just remember theres a million people who just WISH they were right where u are right now. and it could ALL be taken away in an instant so enjoy it all while u got it. __________________ "Out greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, our greatest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us." "Never Compromise yourself, Your all you've got" "An eye for an eye will only lead to a blind world."

02-18-2005, 02:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
ABgrassdancer ~~~Teen Grass Dancer~~~ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In a house Posts: 248	:) Thax for the reply and i guess sometimes i go to get money and sometimes i go for fun, like last year i went to like about 10 traditional pow-wows and the most important reason why i go dancing is to socialize with people and make friends and ya

02-06-2005, 09:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
WocusWoman N8tiffUmatillaMAMA Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Interior Alaska Posts: 2,737	I dance for the pure enjoyment of dancing; I don't care where, when or who's watching either!

02-07-2005, 02:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Babe Junior Dancer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the bayou where the mosquitoes are Posts: 150	When I danced I did it for pure fun. I go powwows just for fun. My grany used to say you're not supposed to do 'Indian stuff' like this for money, so I don't necessarily agree with the whole powwow-career thing, but I respect those who have to.

02-08-2005, 02:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
missy07 teen fancy dancer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: VanCity Posts: 213	when i dance it so for fun and when i do get money from the powwow i use it so i can just go to even more powwows so its all good

02-15-2005, 07:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
krazie_engine Junior Dancer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wenatchee Posts: 110	Ya know.... over da yerrs. I only wanted to learn to dance fer da fun and enjoyment of it. but I did become competitive. I don't dance fer da money. but I sure do like a goot dance off.

02-15-2005, 11:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
Kiwehnzii Oldfart Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,871	Almost every powwow I go to, I am competing. I have a good time whether I place or not. I'm getting older and don't know how much longer I'll be dancing. Hopefully, I'll be out there for awhile yet. For now though, I'll keep having a good time. All you young dudes - just have fun.

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