Traditional
Dance and Music
Native American Indian dance and music were ways to help celebrate, honor, or ask the Gods for something. Sometimes, dances were a way to tell a story or announce the presence of a leader.
Often, dances will be performed around a fire with men traditionally closet to the flames.
The most common and well-known Native American Indian dance is the Stomp Dance. It is usually accompanied with a drum and rattles to help keep a beat.
Headdresses and outfits often symbolize a certain status or achievement
Below is an example of a traditional Stomp Dance performed by the Cherokee Nation, who is located in the area of present day Tennessee and North Carolina.
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