Jingle Dress Imposter

hoopster girl · 01-08-2006, 07:45 PM

OK, I'm a Shawl Dancer. But in May I'm going to be Head dancer at powwow, and I want to Jingle for a session. So are there any tips out there on how to look like a pro? any advice would be most appreciated

Hoopster Girl

pretty_indian · 01-08-2006, 11:02 PM

well i dance fancy and jingle. all my jingle maoves r the same as fancy just toned down a little. and smiling helps.lol

pretty_indian · 01-08-2006, 11:04 PM

moves*

**billyjoejimbob** · 01-09-2006, 05:07 PM

Just make sure you know how to jingle. straight and side step.

that is the problem with some of the jingler we both know, they wear the clothes but cant do the dance. Sometimes they cant even tell the difference in the beat or the song...Ive seen that many times 'round here. Jinglers dancing straight very fast to keep up with the side step beat that they either dont know how to do or dont know its a side step song.

Are you HD in MA or PA?

Singing Otter · 01-09-2006, 07:14 PM

Sorry I'm a bit late. I've been swamped with dang near everything.....

Please don't take this the wrong way as I mean no disrespect but if you don't know the steps maybe it's better for you to dance fancy. Jingle isn't really a dance to pull out because ya wanna show off. Being a head dancer is a big responsibility (I'm sure you know that... not trying to be condescending), people will be looking to you for answers and will think you know what you're doing. You don't wanna get out there and make some big faux pas. Alot of people see something (behold the power of observation lol) and take it for gospel. You don't wanna be responsible for people messin up lol. I honestly would stick to fancy.

**Wojapi4Me** · 01-10-2006, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singing Otter

Sorry I'm a bit late. I've been swamped with dang near everything.....

Please don't take this the wrong way as I mean no disrespect but if you don't know the steps maybe it's better for you to dance fancy. Jingle isn't really a dance to pull out because ya wanna show off. Being a head dancer is a big responsibility (I'm sure you know that... not trying to be condescending), people will be looking to you for answers and will think you know what you're doing. You don't wanna get out there and make some big faux pas. Alot of people see something (behold the power of observation lol) and take it for gospel. You don't wanna be responsible for people messin up lol. I honestly would stick to fancy.

That's the same thing I was thinking.

NCheyGirl21 · 01-10-2006, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singing Otter

Sorry I'm a bit late. I've been swamped with dang near everything.....

Please don't take this the wrong way as I mean no disrespect but if you don't know the steps maybe it's better for you to dance fancy. Jingle isn't really a dance to pull out because ya wanna show off. Being a head dancer is a big responsibility (I'm sure you know that... not trying to be condescending), people will be looking to you for answers and will think you know what you're doing. You don't wanna get out there and make some big faux pas. Alot of people see something (behold the power of observation lol) and take it for gospel. You don't wanna be responsible for people messin up lol. I honestly would stick to fancy.

I was thinking the exact same thing!

**Mr Oakley** · 01-10-2006, 11:20 AM

Ditto

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singing Otter

Sorry I'm a bit late. I've been swamped with dang near everything.....

Please don't take this the wrong way as I mean no disrespect but if you don't know the steps maybe it's better for you to dance fancy. Jingle isn't really a dance to pull out because ya wanna show off. Being a head dancer is a big responsibility (I'm sure you know that... not trying to be condescending), people will be looking to you for answers and will think you know what you're doing. You don't wanna get out there and make some big faux pas. Alot of people see something (behold the power of observation lol) and take it for gospel. You don't wanna be responsible for people messin up lol. I honestly would stick to fancy.

WhoMe · 01-10-2006, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minne-wheats

Ditto

Qua-ditto!

hoopster girl · 01-10-2006, 03:12 PM

I"m head dancer at DeUnDaGa, and I expect Bum Kneez to be there! (Just messing)

In response to everyone else .....WOW

I guess everyone else thought that I would just throw on a Jingle Dress and go be head dancer and not know anything. I guess that suits some people but not myself. I'm studying tapes and practicing and have months to go before powwow. Im working with people who know more than I do because I don't like making an idiot out of myself.

But I guess if we followed your mantra of "Don't do anything you don't know how to do" then we'd of never learned to dance in the first place.

**Wojapi4Me** · 01-10-2006, 03:19 PM

The problem I think most people - well I'll speak for myself - is that it seems that you're starting jingle dress for the sole purpose of dancing at this pow wow. If you're starting to jingle dress dance and it just coincides with this, then keep working at it, but if you're doing it just to have another outfit to wear, I'd just forget about it.

You sort of changed your tune a little too from your first post so it's hard to follow your thought process.

You seem very young so that's all I'll say...good luck!

hoopster girl · 01-10-2006, 03:43 PM

I guess I was a little upset when responding last time, for it seems with almost every post I get attacked on this site. But Alas, I should give you some more information.

One of my best friends died in November 04 and he was the kind of person where If I said I liked something he would reply that I should make it, just in case I ever wanted to use it or what not. Upon multiple Occassions he said "Hey, you should make a Jingle Dress just in case you ever want to Jingle".

Now the story jumps to May 05. I was asked to be Head Dancer at DeUnDaGa powwow in PA. Afterwards I knew I wanted to Jingle for a Session. (Now previously I've tried Jingle and it didn't feel right) Now it feels right. I'm not going to half-*** it. Because I'm not doing it to be wearing a different dress for a Session. I'm doing it because I want to be a Jingle Dress Dancer along with being a Fancy Dancer. I want there distinct style to each, because I, too many times, watched fancy/jingle dress dancers and it seems when they change into whatever dress, their style hasn't changed.

I realize it's not another outfit to wear. It would be all to easy if it were. Another friend graciously gave me a beautiful jingle dress. I don't want to look like a Fancy Dancer trapt in a Jingle Dress. It would be a disgrace to the Dress

At powwow in May I'm not just going to Jingle for a Session, its the powwow when I start being a Jingle Dress Dancer.

I hope this helps elaborate on what I wanted to accomplish.

Hoopster

**Wojapi4Me** · 01-10-2006, 04:04 PM

If you had posted this in the first place, your responses would have been different.

Good luck with this endeavor.

**Mr Oakley** · 01-10-2006, 04:34 PM

I still feel the same. Thats all.

Singing Otter · 01-10-2006, 04:38 PM

I'm pretty sure I said please don't take this in the wrong way as I mean no disrespect. That means, "I'm not trying to step on your toes,,,, but because you asked, this is what I think". Your previous post ("But I guess if we followed your mantra of "Don't do anything you don't know how to do" then we'd of never learned to dance in the first place.") was quite pissy. You asked..... and based on the information you gave, I stated my four cents. I did it with respect. Not everyone else will behave the same. With that out of the way....

I wish you all the best.

01-08-2006, 07:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
hoopster girl Hoop Dancer Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 81	Jingle Dress Imposter OK, I'm a Shawl Dancer. But in May I'm going to be Head dancer at powwow, and I want to Jingle for a session. So are there any tips out there on how to look like a pro? any advice would be most appreciated Hoopster Girl __________________ ooo.. shiny

01-09-2006, 07:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Singing Otter Gotz ta be me! Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,391 Blog Entries: 1	Sorry I'm a bit late. I've been swamped with dang near everything..... Please don't take this the wrong way as I mean no disrespect but if you don't know the steps maybe it's better for you to dance fancy. Jingle isn't really a dance to pull out because ya wanna show off. Being a head dancer is a big responsibility (I'm sure you know that... not trying to be condescending), people will be looking to you for answers and will think you know what you're doing. You don't wanna get out there and make some big faux pas. Alot of people see something (behold the power of observation lol) and take it for gospel. You don't wanna be responsible for people messin up lol. I honestly would stick to fancy. __________________ Cowboy wisdom: A thong is like a barb wire fence, it protects the property without blocking the view.

01-10-2006, 03:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
hoopster girl Hoop Dancer Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 81	I"m head dancer at DeUnDaGa, and I expect Bum Kneez to be there! (Just messing) In response to everyone else .....WOW I guess everyone else thought that I would just throw on a Jingle Dress and go be head dancer and not know anything. I guess that suits some people but not myself. I'm studying tapes and practicing and have months to go before powwow. Im working with people who know more than I do because I don't like making an idiot out of myself. But I guess if we followed your mantra of "Don't do anything you don't know how to do" then we'd of never learned to dance in the first place. __________________ ooo.. shiny

01-10-2006, 03:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Wojapi4Me Kili! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Tha Rez Posts: 1,516	The problem I think most people - well I'll speak for myself - is that it seems that you're starting jingle dress for the sole purpose of dancing at this pow wow. If you're starting to jingle dress dance and it just coincides with this, then keep working at it, but if you're doing it just to have another outfit to wear, I'd just forget about it. You sort of changed your tune a little too from your first post so it's hard to follow your thought process. You seem very young so that's all I'll say...good luck! __________________ If pro is the opposite of con, then wouldn't progress be the opposite of...lol

01-10-2006, 03:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
hoopster girl Hoop Dancer Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 81	I guess I was a little upset when responding last time, for it seems with almost every post I get attacked on this site. But Alas, I should give you some more information. One of my best friends died in November 04 and he was the kind of person where If I said I liked something he would reply that I should make it, just in case I ever wanted to use it or what not. Upon multiple Occassions he said "Hey, you should make a Jingle Dress just in case you ever want to Jingle". Now the story jumps to May 05. I was asked to be Head Dancer at DeUnDaGa powwow in PA. Afterwards I knew I wanted to Jingle for a Session. (Now previously I've tried Jingle and it didn't feel right) Now it feels right. I'm not going to half-*** it. Because I'm not doing it to be wearing a different dress for a Session. I'm doing it because I want to be a Jingle Dress Dancer along with being a Fancy Dancer. I want there distinct style to each, because I, too many times, watched fancy/jingle dress dancers and it seems when they change into whatever dress, their style hasn't changed. I realize it's not another outfit to wear. It would be all to easy if it were. Another friend graciously gave me a beautiful jingle dress. I don't want to look like a Fancy Dancer trapt in a Jingle Dress. It would be a disgrace to the Dress At powwow in May I'm not just going to Jingle for a Session, its the powwow when I start being a Jingle Dress Dancer. I hope this helps elaborate on what I wanted to accomplish. Hoopster __________________ ooo.. shiny

01-08-2006, 11:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
pretty_indian jingle dress dancer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: manitoba canada Posts: 91	well i dance fancy and jingle. all my jingle maoves r the same as fancy just toned down a little. and smiling helps.lol

01-08-2006, 11:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
pretty_indian jingle dress dancer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: manitoba canada Posts: 91	moves*

01-09-2006, 05:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
billyjoejimbob Fat Singer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: white guy land Posts: 1,525	Just make sure you know how to jingle. straight and side step. that is the problem with some of the jingler we both know, they wear the clothes but cant do the dance. Sometimes they cant even tell the difference in the beat or the song...Ive seen that many times 'round here. Jinglers dancing straight very fast to keep up with the side step beat that they either dont know how to do or dont know its a side step song. Are you HD in MA or PA?

01-10-2006, 04:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
Wojapi4Me Kili! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Tha Rez Posts: 1,516	If you had posted this in the first place, your responses would have been different. Good luck with this endeavor. __________________ If pro is the opposite of con, then wouldn't progress be the opposite of...lol

01-10-2006, 04:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mr Oakley >>:+:<< + >>:+:<< Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,061	I still feel the same. Thats all. __________________ Mr Oakley was here see my powwow videos here... www.youtube.com/oaklee84

01-10-2006, 04:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
Singing Otter Gotz ta be me! Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,391 Blog Entries: 1	I'm pretty sure I said please don't take this in the wrong way as I mean no disrespect. That means, "I'm not trying to step on your toes,,,, but because you asked, this is what I think". Your previous post ("But I guess if we followed your mantra of "Don't do anything you don't know how to do" then we'd of never learned to dance in the first place.") was quite pissy. You asked..... and based on the information you gave, I stated my four cents. I did it with respect. Not everyone else will behave the same. With that out of the way.... I wish you all the best. __________________ Cowboy wisdom: A thong is like a barb wire fence, it protects the property without blocking the view.