theres many native cultures that call it by different names. growing up it was known to me as the eagle dance and as i grew, i heard it was now the butterfly dance. regardless of a name...this dance is inspiring and beautiful to me...... ~Dancing Eagle Woman
actually the "butterfly dance" is the same thing as fancy shawl n butterfly dance has nothing in comin as fancy shawl and we prefer as native im in jr girls fancy and atleast won 5 1st places n i should now this stuff 'cause im nativ!!!!!
@boncos95sjtj We are called many types of dancers. ITS NOT JUST SHAWL!!!!!! Most pow wow MC's call us the BUTTERFLY DANCERS. Some call it other wise. Im a dancer myself.
To the people who keep wondering what her damn fringe is made out of its ribbon. Plain ole neon colored ribbons! Not pleather or yarn. That crap is too heavy.
I read it was started in the 1960s by some grass-dancers getting ready for a pow-wow, who were chasing butterflies that flew out of their sweet clover cuttings. Somebody started playing a warm-up drum and the girls started keeping time to it. At grand entry, a few of the girls actually entered doing this step. It was initially categorized as a fancy dance but later given its own category. But I love the story of the widow too, even if it's not for real. And that outfit ROCKS. Jay, Aniyunwiya
i agre completly once we danced at none native powwow and they called us the "sumint prerie dancers" IMEAN COME ON THINK OF SOMETHING BETTER RLEZ!!!!!!! any who she was great butiful movment :)
What makes you think it's not ribbon? Because I also noticed it. I thought it looked like ribbon, but I assumed she doubled it or something to make it fuller. Now I'm trying looker closer and it's hurting my eyes. LOL Now I must know what it is!!
All of your statements are very smart...... Its looks like leather maybe, but ribbon tooo,....looks to light 2 be leather........my guess: Mybe plastic ribbon confeti.....or like a colourful light cloth. we wonder
U.N.I.T.Y. is going to Oklahoma this summer of 2007. Natives from all over the nation will be there with their tribe. Come meet new people, share your culture. Their will be entertainment; food and dances. Their will also be workshops for college and health...Last year UNITY went to Buffalo, NY, and it was fun. Research some more about it. See you there!
frig she must be tired thats a fast one
abigailgloria94 1 month ago
yeah it's fancy shawl ...
abigailgloria94 1 month ago
Go jocy
TheTheScholfield 4 months ago
This is my aunty joci bird. . And its not called the butterfly dance.!! nice try though.
Siouxmonster 6 months ago
i love her outfit it is beautiful
diva4211 7 months ago
she has a nice regalia and is a good fancy shawl dancer too
maryeickman 1 year ago
love it she dances nice her foot work iz nice 2
nativechic02 1 year ago
butterflies don't move like that.....
shandiinn 1 year ago
theres many native cultures that call it by different names. growing up it was known to me as the eagle dance and as i grew, i heard it was now the butterfly dance. regardless of a name...this dance is inspiring and beautiful to me...... ~Dancing Eagle Woman
12hicky12 1 year ago
that was one of the most graceful fancydances ive seen
fudgenuggetgoddess 1 year ago
actually the "butterfly dance" is the same thing as fancy shawl n butterfly dance has nothing in comin as fancy shawl and we prefer as native im in jr girls fancy and atleast won 5 1st places n i should now this stuff 'cause im nativ!!!!!
RENAEproductions123 2 years ago
like...umm plastic table cloth...
n8vballaboi 2 years ago
shes using..a plastic material...like that ribbon you know they use to mark construction..theres many colors.this is joci bird....one of our relative
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n8vballaboi 2 years ago
it's a SHAWL you moron not butterfly!
boncos95sjtj 2 years ago
@boncos95sjtj We are called many types of dancers. ITS NOT JUST SHAWL!!!!!! Most pow wow MC's call us the BUTTERFLY DANCERS. Some call it other wise. Im a dancer myself.
ThePearlypooh 2 years ago
To the people who keep wondering what her damn fringe is made out of its ribbon. Plain ole neon colored ribbons! Not pleather or yarn. That crap is too heavy.
Scabzilla49 2 years ago 6
ya! it's ribbon don't u know. lots of girls use that now dayz. doesn't it look awesome, LOL!
evil1167 2 years ago 2
@Scabzilla49 Of course some dancers use chainette fringe. But chainette fringe nowadays is considered "Ol Style"!
Scabzilla49 8 months ago
very smooth movment....
supergrrl101 2 years ago
wat iis that material she used 4 the fringe. off tha hook
11223344wow 2 years ago
looks like yarn no?
angelface190081 2 years ago
i'm native n itz call "fancy shawl dance" i dont c why people call it"native american butterfly dance" it soundz kinda korny.
wozek44 3 years ago 9
I read it was started in the 1960s by some grass-dancers getting ready for a pow-wow, who were chasing butterflies that flew out of their sweet clover cuttings. Somebody started playing a warm-up drum and the girls started keeping time to it. At grand entry, a few of the girls actually entered doing this step. It was initially categorized as a fancy dance but later given its own category. But I love the story of the widow too, even if it's not for real. And that outfit ROCKS. Jay, Aniyunwiya
ksol1460 3 years ago
i agre completly once we danced at none native powwow and they called us the "sumint prerie dancers" IMEAN COME ON THINK OF SOMETHING BETTER RLEZ!!!!!!! any who she was great butiful movment :)
tanaree96 2 years ago
what does she use for the fringe on her shawl?
it`s not ribbon..
i`d like to find out.
sexcness18 3 years ago
Maybe it's dyed leather strips. Or thick braids of some material or cloth.
MiYaViMocoChang 3 years ago
it looks lighter then leather
HugzNKisses16 3 years ago
What makes you think it's not ribbon? Because I also noticed it. I thought it looked like ribbon, but I assumed she doubled it or something to make it fuller. Now I'm trying looker closer and it's hurting my eyes. LOL Now I must know what it is!!
shawna089 2 years ago
All of your statements are very smart...... Its looks like leather maybe, but ribbon tooo,....looks to light 2 be leather........my guess: Mybe plastic ribbon confeti.....or like a colourful light cloth. we wonder
NativePrincessQueen 2 years ago
If anyone desires a wish to come true they must capture a butterfly and whisper that wish to it.
Since they make no sound, they cant tell the wish to anyone, but the Great Spirit
So by making the wish and releasing the butterfly it will be taken to the heavens and be granted.
To-day we have chosen to keep this tradition alive by performing this unique form of Indian celebration.
Please add your own silent wish to assist them on their way.
Transubstantiation2 3 years ago
Thats a badass outfit!
Scabzilla49 3 years ago
U.N.I.T.Y. is going to Oklahoma this summer of 2007. Natives from all over the nation will be there with their tribe. Come meet new people, share your culture. Their will be entertainment; food and dances. Their will also be workshops for college and health...Last year UNITY went to Buffalo, NY, and it was fun. Research some more about it. See you there!
PrincessValdez 4 years ago