Smoothest Straight Dancers...

northerndngurl · 06-11-2003, 04:53 AM

I can't believe this isn't already a thread! Anyways, everyone MUST have a fave straight dancer. Mine's Lewis Cozad. I saw him dance a few yrs ago at Schemitzun, and he blew my mind! He was smoooooooth!!

records_all_drumz · 06-11-2003, 03:34 PM

Ralph Haymond.....hands down

travelingmocs · 06-11-2003, 06:13 PM

Trust me, this has been a thread many many many times before Northerndngurl, if you go threw the arcives you will find them all. But since this subject has not been coverd in a while I will leave the thread open and see what the newer members have to say.

sutton's dad · 06-11-2003, 09:33 PM

Ralph Haymond is the smoothest ever!

CHEROSAGE · 06-12-2003, 02:32 AM

To play into this topic again, I would have to say if you want to see smooth go to an Ilonshka and eat your heart out.

I also have had the priviledge To dance with two very smooth Comanche men Charlie and Woojee(sp?). These Gentlemen must be two of the all time greats. I danced with other greats such as Johnny Hughes, Francis Sweetwater, George Allen, Larry Cozad and many others. Most all Straights are great.

northerndngurl · 06-12-2003, 05:18 PM

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Originally posted by travelingmocs
Trust me, this has been a thread many many many times before Northerndngurl, if you go threw the arcives you will find them all. But since this subject has not been coverd in a while I will leave the thread open and see what the newer members have to say.

Oh kewl!!! I was wondering why there werent any threads on this subject, its good to hear that this was a thread some time ago........ Like you said the newer members might want to add and new dancers appear every year, so its prolly different every year. I'm new here myself and didnt even know about archives! Thanks.

rwgirl · 06-13-2003, 01:21 AM

Well, define smooth.....I personally like the way Jason Lightfoot, Ralph Hammond, and old school dancers who dance that style.
I also like to see Lewis, Terry Tsotigh, and Juaquin Hamilton dance. I like to see Ronnie Dee when he is in his zone and he is awesome.
My dad won the Newman Littlewalker trophy four times at Ponca Pow Wow, and retired from that arena as tradition required. Those days, there was no spinning around or backtracking, only STRAIGHT dancing. Now there is competition dancing, and that is more flashier, fancier,etc.
I like both styles. I enjoy straight dancing in any form. It is a beautiful dance. I have a nephew who belongs to the Pawhuska district, and I love their ceremonials.
Keep it up!!!!!!!!!!

**jingle genie** · 06-13-2003, 01:03 PM

Ralph Hammond is super good.... and i would have to say that i like to watch Steve Campos dance, he hasn't danced in a while but, i think he's gonna start up again purty quick... :D :Thumbs

**~*~Xammy~*~** · 06-16-2003, 03:59 PM

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Originally posted by jingle genie
Ralph Hammond is super good.... and i would have to say that i like to watch Steve Campos dance, he hasn't danced in a while but, i think he's gonna start up again purty quick... :D :Thumbs

Ditto! And I saw Lewis Perkins dancing this passed weekend, he was jammin.. then there's Nashoba, also good! I luvv the way Jauquin dances too! He is awesome! I luv his beadwork and everything!! There are too many.. *L*

Red Blanket · 06-18-2003, 05:23 PM

Mathew Harmon

I saw him this weekend. He took first.

He was smooth!!!

bill dance · 11-19-2007, 12:24 AM

Milton Cunningham is a smooth dancer with his yellow Mocs....

luvstraightdancrs · 11-19-2007, 09:51 AM

I'm prejudice, but Earl and Michael Plumley ROCK THE HOUSE.......they are old school, 100%, all day, everyday!

Not flashy, or covered with beadwork --- just getting down and jammin, if the song is right and Michael is way down low....can bring tears to my eyes! They both dance from the heart and for those that no longer can!!!!!!!!!

bill dance · 11-19-2007, 11:58 AM

ROCK THE HOUSE!!!

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Originally Posted by luvstraightdancrs

I'm prejudice, but Earl and Michael Plumley ROCK THE HOUSE.......they are old school, 100%, all day, everyday!

Not flashy, or covered with beadwork --- just getting down and jammin, if the song is right and Michael is way down low....can bring tears to my eyes! They both dance from the heart and for those that no longer can!!!!!!!!!

WhoMe · 11-20-2007, 12:54 AM

For smoothness, I think of Archie Mason Jr. (little Arch),

I guess I like him because he's a genuine good guy too and looks out for his tribe and Indian people in general. I admire that.

Isn't he a committeeman at Grey Horse?

Buckskinrose · 11-20-2007, 01:42 AM

MY absolute fav is Ralph Haymond Jr.....with AJ a close second. I have heard other straight dancers say they even watch Ralph dance during their contest.

ANGELO · 11-20-2007, 01:53 AM

Ralphy is one of my idols in the straight dance order. even after his accident he came back and is still the man. i could only hope to be able to be that smooth when im his age.

06-11-2003, 04:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
northerndngurl Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: May 2003 Location: up north Posts: 20	Smoothest Straight Dancers... I can't believe this isn't already a thread! Anyways, everyone MUST have a fave straight dancer. Mine's Lewis Cozad. I saw him dance a few yrs ago at Schemitzun, and he blew my mind! He was smoooooooth!!

06-11-2003, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
travelingmocs Teen Dancer Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: HogPit, U.S.A. and raised in hell Posts: 293	Trust me, this has been a thread many many many times before Northerndngurl, if you go threw the arcives you will find them all. But since this subject has not been coverd in a while I will leave the thread open and see what the newer members have to say. __________________ If I do not know the answer someone else will!!!! Also forgive me, this system does not have a spell check so forgive the bad spelling

06-12-2003, 02:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
CHEROSAGE Pow Wow Committee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: , mo Posts: 1,342	To play into this topic again, I would have to say if you want to see smooth go to an Ilonshka and eat your heart out. I also have had the priviledge To dance with two very smooth Comanche men Charlie and Woojee(sp?). These Gentlemen must be two of the all time greats. I danced with other greats such as Johnny Hughes, Francis Sweetwater, George Allen, Larry Cozad and many others. Most all Straights are great. __________________ BOB Last edited by CHEROSAGE; 06-12-2003 at 02:35 AM.

06-13-2003, 01:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
jingle genie SpOnGeNoNeR RoUndPaNt'Z Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CALI Posts: 3,942	Ralph Hammond is super good.... and i would have to say that i like to watch Steve Campos dance, he hasn't danced in a while but, i think he's gonna start up again purty quick... :D :Thumbs __________________ ~~ FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS TAKE HOME UGLY SNAGS ~~

06-18-2003, 05:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Red Blanket Junior Dancer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 101	Mathew Harmon I saw him this weekend. He took first. He was smooth!!! __________________ Will (Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape)

06-11-2003, 03:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
records_all_drumz Junior Dancer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: colorado Posts: 136	Ralph Haymond.....hands down

06-11-2003, 09:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
sutton's dad Junior Dancer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 144	Ralph Haymond is the smoothest ever!

06-13-2003, 01:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
rwgirl Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 45	Well, define smooth.....I personally like the way Jason Lightfoot, Ralph Hammond, and old school dancers who dance that style. I also like to see Lewis, Terry Tsotigh, and Juaquin Hamilton dance. I like to see Ronnie Dee when he is in his zone and he is awesome. My dad won the Newman Littlewalker trophy four times at Ponca Pow Wow, and retired from that arena as tradition required. Those days, there was no spinning around or backtracking, only STRAIGHT dancing. Now there is competition dancing, and that is more flashier, fancier,etc. I like both styles. I enjoy straight dancing in any form. It is a beautiful dance. I have a nephew who belongs to the Pawhuska district, and I love their ceremonials. Keep it up!!!!!!!!!!

11-19-2007, 12:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
bill dance Teen Dancer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 273	Milton Cunningham is a smooth dancer with his yellow Mocs....

11-19-2007, 09:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
luvstraightdancrs Senior Dancer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southern Straight country Posts: 662	I'm prejudice, but Earl and Michael Plumley ROCK THE HOUSE.......they are old school, 100%, all day, everyday! Not flashy, or covered with beadwork --- just getting down and jammin, if the song is right and Michael is way down low....can bring tears to my eyes! They both dance from the heart and for those that no longer can!!!!!!!!!

11-20-2007, 12:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
WhoMe PauWau Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Land of 370 Broken Treaties Posts: 5,560	For smoothness, I think of Archie Mason Jr. (little Arch), I guess I like him because he's a genuine good guy too and looks out for his tribe and Indian people in general. I admire that. Isn't he a committeeman at Grey Horse? __________________ "Today, recognizing and respecting the origins of powwow aids in our Cultural Survival. If enough people break the rules because they are not satisfied...."We will have no culture." WhoMe

11-20-2007, 01:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
Buckskinrose Teen Dancer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: "Our" am UGH, Hoka-homa Posts: 468	MY absolute fav is Ralph Haymond Jr.....with AJ a close second. I have heard other straight dancers say they even watch Ralph dance during their contest. __________________ @}-->-->--BuckskinRose--<--<--{@

11-20-2007, 01:53 AM	#16 (permalink)
ANGELO native405pride Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: from Oklahoma but am in Wisconsin Posts: 75	yup Ralphy is one of my idols in the straight dance order. even after his accident he came back and is still the man. i could only hope to be able to be that smooth when im his age.