"Champions pow wow"?

socman · 07-14-2008, 11:50 PM

What constitutes the name "champions" pow wow? Is there an actual criteria, or is it just an arbitrary name by the organizers? I've seen several with that tacked onto the name.

Wakalapi · 07-15-2008, 09:19 PM

It's usually just a way of blowing their own horn but it generally means they put up a lot of contest money to draw in the best dancers (who tend to win wherever they go, hence are referred to as champion dancers). For example the Schemitzun "Feast of Green Corn and Dance" Powwow has been considered by many to be the national championship with regard to dancing and singing contests, but not by everyone universally of course. Today there are other powwows offering larger prize payouts and that attract larger numbers of dancers, too; some have spoken of them as "rivaling Schemitzun for championship status" but I dunno. I'd be swayed to think it's an arbitrary title most of the time it is used. Just my 2c...

**Kiwehnzii** · 07-17-2008, 11:15 AM

Grand River "Champion of Champions" powwow.

Whoever accumulates the most points of all the category winners is awarded the "Champion of Champions" trophy.

socman · 07-17-2008, 11:51 AM

Thanks for the info, that's kind of what I figured. As you cruise through the pow wow calender, the name "champions" just seems to be randomly tacked onto some of the names. I've been to a few, and they didn't seem any different than any other pow wow, but then, I'm obviously not a dancer, so wasn't sure.

**Kiwehnzii** · 07-17-2008, 03:59 PM

Mandaree is having a similar contest. The champion gets a car. All the adult champions dance off for it.

07-14-2008, 11:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
socman Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 84	"Champions pow wow"? What constitutes the name "champions" pow wow? Is there an actual criteria, or is it just an arbitrary name by the organizers? I've seen several with that tacked onto the name. __________________ "As through this world I've wandered, I've met lots of funny men. Some will rob you with a six-gun, and some with a fountain pen." -Woody Guthrie

07-15-2008, 09:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wakalapi www.wakalapi.com Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: East of the Mountains Posts: 1,283	It's usually just a way of blowing their own horn but it generally means they put up a lot of contest money to draw in the best dancers (who tend to win wherever they go, hence are referred to as champion dancers). For example the Schemitzun "Feast of Green Corn and Dance" Powwow has been considered by many to be the national championship with regard to dancing and singing contests, but not by everyone universally of course. Today there are other powwows offering larger prize payouts and that attract larger numbers of dancers, too; some have spoken of them as "rivaling Schemitzun for championship status" but I dunno. I'd be swayed to think it's an arbitrary title most of the time it is used. Just my 2c... __________________ "Friends don't let friends drink decaf..." Relaunched Nov 1, 2008. Completely rebuilt and easier to use than ever.

07-17-2008, 11:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
socman Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 84	Thanks for the info, that's kind of what I figured. As you cruise through the pow wow calender, the name "champions" just seems to be randomly tacked onto some of the names. I've been to a few, and they didn't seem any different than any other pow wow, but then, I'm obviously not a dancer, so wasn't sure. __________________ "As through this world I've wandered, I've met lots of funny men. Some will rob you with a six-gun, and some with a fountain pen." -Woody Guthrie

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07-17-2008, 11:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kiwehnzii Oldfart Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,871	Grand River "Champion of Champions" powwow. Whoever accumulates the most points of all the category winners is awarded the "Champion of Champions" trophy.

07-17-2008, 03:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kiwehnzii Oldfart Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,871	Mandaree is having a similar contest. The champion gets a car. All the adult champions dance off for it.

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