Ed Wells

The Modern Fancy Dancer (Native American Dance Series) Ed Wells 1. izdevums

The Fancy Dance, a style of powwow dancing that is known for whirling colors, fancy footwork, acrobatic motions and show stopping endings, can be traced to the warrior society dances of the Plains tribes. Testimonial from past and present champion dancers bring life to the text and help give the reader an understanding of the philosophy and mind set of the dancers. The text is complimented by black and white photographs of early dancers and beautiful full color photographs of modern dancers in their full regalia. Also includes easy to follow and concise instructions on how to create basic costumes and accessories used in these dances.