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WOMEN'S DANCE
Women's Traditional
Representing the grace and modesty of
a woman, dancer's steps include a bounce
style, zigzag or side-step. With a fringe shawl
folded over one arm, dancers will also hold
an eagle feather fan, which is raised in honor
of the men and the drum.
Jingle Dress
This healing dance was received to the
Ojibwe through a vision by a medicine man
to cure his daughter. Rolled-up snuff can
lids are attached to bright colored ribbons
that sway and sound during the quick zigzag
steps of the dancer.
Fancy Shawl
Brightly decorated shawls with long ribbon
or fringe appear as wings with a dancer's
quick, twirling movements said to mimic the
moves of a butterfly. Many dancers wear calf-
high beaded moccasins.
A youth jingle dancer awaits the next song at Fort Robinson State Park.
A colorful fancy shawl dancer at Fort Robinson State Park.
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