powwow dances

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Describes a series of dances performed at Native North American powwows. While the schedules and type of dances performed change based on the host nation, most powwows consist of a set of core dances: Traditional/Straight Dance, Grass Dance, Fancy Dance, Jingle Dress Dance, Fancy Shawl Dance, and intertribals.
powwow dances
Accepted term: 06-May-2024