Historian

What are the qualities of a great Northern Traditional Dancer?

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"Be good, be kind, help each other."
"Respect the ground, respect the drum, respect each other."
--Abe Conklin, Ponca/Osage (1926-1995)

White Powwow Dancer

Hi
I think the dancer knows the song very well.

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alumphfres

As a story-teller, you must first know the story and then be able to tell the story to others through your movements. The song is your vehicle by which you travel.

Combining these two elements in your presentation are key to being a great Northern Traditional Dancer.

tigger

he's got style and know's all the right moves. has good clothes that flow with his movement.

redthunder

~~~> Knows the dance well
~~~> Timing
~~~> Knows what they are doing
~~~> Exellent Teacher
~~~> Nice person in general (when ppl talk to them, be open)
~~~> Has got moves down
~~~> Can get into the song
~~~> Attitude (good attitude at that)
~~~> Not a wannabe

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