Would you rather dance or be on head staff at a powwow??

ndnMSW · 01-31-2006, 10:42 AM

Just wanted to see how people feel about this. Would you rather dance at a powwow, or be a part of the arena staff? (such as head judge, AD, MC, head dancer, etc.)
And why?

I'll post my preference later.

dmoccasin · 01-31-2006, 11:00 AM

In my personal experience it helps me and my family to know that I am a resource and a help to the committee by being head staff. On the other hand I have been to pow wows to just dance and it proved to be more work than being head staff. At least if your head staff you get the benefits of being head staff.
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ndngirl70 · 01-31-2006, 11:19 AM

I've done both and enjoy both. I think that it depends on the powwow and who you are going to be working with.

ndngirl73 · 01-31-2006, 12:12 PM

i agree with the other ndngirl^^^^

i've worked alot of powwows and it was fun. actually it seems lately i am working more powwows than i dance so i'm going back to dancing for awhile. i love to dance and always have a good time especially since bringing my daughter out--because shes very enthusiastic about it all. i like to work the powwows just because i am usually working with my friends and we have a good time no matter what we do

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**Kiwehnzii** · 01-31-2006, 12:55 PM

It could be fun to be A.d., head dance judge, head drum judge. It could be and should be. But.......... many times it's not. Everyone tries their best to run a fair contest. Try to select fair judges who are not related or close friends with any of the participants.

There is no possible way to please everyone. There is always at least one person who'll complain. Mainly becuz their kids didn't get in, they didn't get in, their drum didn't place where they think they should have.

Well, sorry folks. Ya can't win every time.

Nobody knows this better'n me. Sometimes I get something, sometimes I don't. I have a grand-daughter who listens to everything I say. She develops her thinking by what she hears from her parents, her g-parents, etc. What kind of example would I set if I complained everytime I don't place? We all get older. As I slow down, it happens more'n more. Not placing is getting more frequent. So what?!! I still love to dance. I ain't going to stop unless a serious health problem prevents me.

So what am I getting at? I prefer to dance. Sometimes I get asked to work. I turn some down just becuz.

It's good to just sit back, relax...................... and watch, listen to somebody else get dumped on by unsatisfied dancers/singers. Aye.

ndngirl70 · 01-31-2006, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwehnzii

It could be fun to be A.d., head dance judge, head drum judge. It could be and should be. But.......... many times it's not. Everyone tries their best to run a fair contest. Try to select fair judges who are not related or close friends with any of the participants.

Sometimes you just have to excuse yourself from a particualr contest or have a replacement step in for that catagory

**Kiwehnzii** · 01-31-2006, 01:36 PM

Thanks for the advice.

WhoMe · 01-31-2006, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwehnzii

There is no possible way to please everyone.

Ya can't win every time.

Kiwehnzii,

These are the two wisest words of advice - anyone could give!!!

WhoMe · 01-31-2006, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndnMSW

Just wanted to see how people feel about this. Would you rather dance at a powwow, or be a part of the arena staff? (such as head judge, AD, MC, head dancer, etc.)
And why?

I'll post my preference later.

ndnM,

My personal preference would be to be a part of the head staff. I enjoy helping out in this capacity.

I have a full time job and I have to be very picky with my limited annual leave.

**bahnisiain** · 01-31-2006, 10:19 PM

i think i would like to be part of the head staff, that si something i have not done that yet.

CHEROSAGE · 02-01-2006, 12:42 AM

I enjoy being able to help the Committees in anyway I can. If that means serving as a head staff then I am happy to help. I enjoy dancing and when I am headman I still get to dance. This position is a very responsible position, we must remember we are the leiasons between the other dancers and the committee. I just have fun, and when powwowing is no longer fun, well I'll just have to do something else about it.

I enjoy the dance whether head staff or not.

**Eagle Plumes** · 02-01-2006, 08:01 AM

I to have been both I find im more relaxed when im not Head-Lady but i am honored that i am asked and do the best job I can ,plus being head-lady i of course get to dance more where when im not i find i dont dance as much with chasing kids and visiting.

01-31-2006, 10:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
ndnMSW Teen Dancer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 386	Would you rather dance or be on head staff at a powwow?? Just wanted to see how people feel about this. Would you rather dance at a powwow, or be a part of the arena staff? (such as head judge, AD, MC, head dancer, etc.) And why? I'll post my preference later.

01-31-2006, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
dmoccasin Junior Dancer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Eugene Posts: 110	Dance or head staff In my personal experience it helps me and my family to know that I am a resource and a help to the committee by being head staff. On the other hand I have been to pow wows to just dance and it proved to be more work than being head staff. At least if your head staff you get the benefits of being head staff. d

01-31-2006, 10:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
bahnisiain Eastern Blanket Dancer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,775 Blog Entries: 2	i think i would like to be part of the head staff, that si something i have not done that yet. __________________ Bahnisiain www.myspace.com/bahnisiain

02-01-2006, 12:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
CHEROSAGE Pow Wow Committee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: , mo Posts: 1,318	I enjoy being able to help the Committees in anyway I can. If that means serving as a head staff then I am happy to help. I enjoy dancing and when I am headman I still get to dance. This position is a very responsible position, we must remember we are the leiasons between the other dancers and the committee. I just have fun, and when powwowing is no longer fun, well I'll just have to do something else about it. I enjoy the dance whether head staff or not. __________________ BOB

02-01-2006, 08:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
Eagle Plumes Just Bead it! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MId-West Posts: 11,006	I have been both as well.. I to have been both I find im more relaxed when im not Head-Lady but i am honored that i am asked and do the best job I can ,plus being head-lady i of course get to dance more where when im not i find i dont dance as much with chasing kids and visiting.

01-31-2006, 11:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
ndngirl70 powwow bum Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In your dreams Posts: 1,257	I've done both and enjoy both. I think that it depends on the powwow and who you are going to be working with.

01-31-2006, 12:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
ndngirl73 ndn Queen!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: montana Posts: 213	i agree with the other ndngirl^^^^ i've worked alot of powwows and it was fun. actually it seems lately i am working more powwows than i dance so i'm going back to dancing for awhile. i love to dance and always have a good time especially since bringing my daughter out--because shes very enthusiastic about it all. i like to work the powwows just because i am usually working with my friends and we have a good time no matter what we do !!

01-31-2006, 12:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kiwehnzii Oldfart Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,858	It could be fun to be A.d., head dance judge, head drum judge. It could be and should be. But.......... many times it's not. Everyone tries their best to run a fair contest. Try to select fair judges who are not related or close friends with any of the participants. There is no possible way to please everyone. There is always at least one person who'll complain. Mainly becuz their kids didn't get in, they didn't get in, their drum didn't place where they think they should have. Well, sorry folks. Ya can't win every time. Nobody knows this better'n me. Sometimes I get something, sometimes I don't. I have a grand-daughter who listens to everything I say. She develops her thinking by what she hears from her parents, her g-parents, etc. What kind of example would I set if I complained everytime I don't place? We all get older. As I slow down, it happens more'n more. Not placing is getting more frequent. So what?!! I still love to dance. I ain't going to stop unless a serious health problem prevents me. So what am I getting at? I prefer to dance. Sometimes I get asked to work. I turn some down just becuz. It's good to just sit back, relax...................... and watch, listen to somebody else get dumped on by unsatisfied dancers/singers. Aye.

01-31-2006, 01:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kiwehnzii Oldfart Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,858	Thanks for the advice.

02-01-2006, 06:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
bahnisiain Eastern Blanket Dancer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,775