jingle dances

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Describes a dance performed at powwows, originating in Anishinaabe/Ojibwe communities in the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The dance is now performed at powwow events across Native North America. Largely performed by young women wearing specialized regalia, the dance consists of bouncing footwork and careful turns.
jingle dances
Accepted term: 27-Jan-2025