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What does the author feel when they dance?
What does the author's outfit represent?
How old was the author when they started dancing?
Who helped the author buy their first outfit?
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What is the significance of the first outfit the author made?
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What is the meaning of the Pawnee stars on the author's outfit?
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What is the purpose of the grass dance?
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What does the jingle dress dance represent?
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What is the purpose of the jingles in the jingle dress dance?
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What is the original style of jingle dress dance characterized by?
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Why does the speaker dance the women's traditional style of dance?
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What is the significance of pow wows according to the speaker?
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Study Notes
Dancing as a Way of Life
- Dancing gives a sense of upliftment, rejuvenation, and pride, and allows representation of one's tribe and family.
- The symbols on the outfit and designs are personally made and hold sentimental value.
Personal Dance Journey
- Started dancing at 17, with the first outfit bought by mom, and then began sewing and crafting tribal regalia.
- The first outfit made with mom holds special significance.
Men's Grass Dance
- The grass dance is an older style of dance, where tribes would dance to lay the grass down when making an encampment, and the grass would come back up when they left.
- The dance style is a way of respecting the land and leaving no trace.
Creating the Jingle Dress
- The jingle dress represents healing and life, and is a tool for the Anishinaabe people to bring healing to the community.
- The jingles are said to send out vibrations and energy to loosen up sickness and pull it through the cone.
Jingle Dress Dance
- There are two styles of jingle dress dance: original and contemporary, with the original style being simpler and more elegant.
- The dance is a way of honoring the ancestors and bringing healing to the community.
Sewing a Broadcloth Dress
- The broadcloth dress is a traditional style of dress worn by women, and is important to keep looking traditional.
- The dance clothes and dances are sacred and important to the community.
Women's Traditional Dance
- The women's traditional dance honors the returning home of the warrior and shows the strength and courage of the ancestors.
- The dance is a way of remembering and honoring the ancestors.
Pow Wows and Cultural Significance
- Pow wows have become universal among all tribes, and are a way of coming together and celebrating cultural heritage.
- Dancing helps to focus, think, and brings happiness and gives life to the family.
- Passing on the history and tradition to the next generation is important to keep the culture alive.
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