2017 San Manuel Powwow - Sweethearts Couple, Two Spirit

[@lenz40]

I’m so honoured to see this two spirit couple dancing in the circle together, we two spirit people have a full right to be accepted in the circle no matter what dance style or category we are given, your not there to dance to show off, you there to dance for creator, the grandfathers and grandmothers, our ancestors those who can’t dance anymore or those just being brought into this life, everyone is gifted by creator in some way, no matter who you are, all I can say is I hope this two spirit couple stay in this way of life and they are truly happy, be proud of who you are, you are sacred spirits, I’m a two spirit dancer, I proudly dance contemporary jingle dress

[@MrTommyboy68]

Well said. Thank you

[@titoaustint]

wow i like how that is explain.

[@Chipito2005]

Omg I love these two especially their matching regalia is so adorable

[@roostersideburns3440]

very wholesome and heart warming

[@CynicallyObnoxious]

I wished these two had a vlog their life seems interesting and wonderful

[@grassdancerad]

Instagram @adstevens

[@sebastienmasson6279]

In my point of view, you are an inspiration and deserve happyness as everyone.

[@js4370]

So beautiful!!! Heart is full!

[@titoaustint]

wow, really love your story and how it all came about.

[@woutervanderstichel7173]

Just...THANK YOU!

[@Heathers11]

So proud of Sean and Adrian they deserve to share the arena with others and show their love. Love this story!!

[@93SweetBird]

That was so exciting to watch on the live stream! lol Really was rooting for them to win! They had a awesome routine! Really awesome to see!

[@MrSaltenguy]

What a cute couple. I wish them all the best in the years to come.

[@bonelessbeserkerbergthora1493]

My heart burst it’s all about love push that other stuff out Beautiful loving couple x

[@thomasredman3777]

Sean and Adrian, Thank You...and many blessings. Unfortunately, all too many our first Americans have forgotten that Two-Spirit people (a new name, the old name is Berdash) are far older than anything our brothers and sister have today. So keep up the good work that the Creator has begun in you. Blessings.

[@toddbross2302]

Awe some. In awe. This is something, awe inducing. Cool.

[@ravenoptima]

So adorable and powerful.....great dancers!

[@redefiningmyself8598]

Today's morsel of hope for the next 7 Generations restored 💕💕💕

[@Roamancing]

Such a beautiful story!

[@johnnypresnell8105]

Hello Sean and Adrian, I have both Cherokee and Apache in my blood line. I love yalls. The dance of love of the twin spirits was beautiful. Kept up the great work. I wish both of you the best. Johnny

[@dalecherne5377]

*melts*

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

Your smiles say it all, and that makes me smile. I have "one of each", a gay son and a straight son. Our family is fishbelly white, though.

[@stephaniemanzanares7821]

😍Love is Love!!! Just Beautiful🌹 and made me proud😊to be Indigineous!!🙆💖👏

[@HiThere-jl8uh]

This is what powwows about going way back honoring twospirits as it should, i dont go to powwows that say traditional and dont, they say traditional but to me just colonised and restrict two spirits just like catholic church did. Wtg keep shining❤❤❤

[@lelandpmorrill]

Weren't they disqualified in the preliminary round because they are two spirit, a same sex competing couple? is there a follow up coming to address this at the San Manuel Pow wow ?

[@AmigoKandu]

I was filming this powwow, as I have filmed every powwow season since 2010. The Sweethearts Contest at San Manuel Powwow had become a really big deal. BIG prize money! All the couples out there had their own routines. I noticed these 2 guys had a good flow. I put focus on them, thinking they would advance to finals. But, they were "disqualified" by the wording of the competition, not their identity. Judges blocked other dancers by same rule. The rule was so that any 2 really great dancers didn't just hook up to win the $10K. Each couple had to show some proof of their union to be able to compete, and win some prize money. So, I got on Facebook, right then & there, and just pointed out it was a shame because Sean & A.D. were an actual couple, great dancers, with a smooth Sweethearts routine that added to this contest. And, the rest is powwow history... Probably others said things also, but I was busy filming, couldn't follow social media. Next time I saw Sean & A.D. was New Years Powwow in Weatherford, OK, where a couple's contest was part of this powwow. I watched them rehearse in the lobby, there was a lot of good competition. That's how it's supposed to roll.

[@jordanhernandez5472]

Aww just an awesome story :) nobody shouldn't judge 2 people cause of what race or sex they are cause they are all equal

[@garyindiana2127]

nah thatkiowaboy the bible crossed us

[@garyindiana2127]

thatkiowaboy so when did you choose to be straight?

[@ashleybrannan636]

I absolutely love seeing this!!! 😍😍❤️❤️

[@bigdaddyd7397]

What dahhhhh!!!

[@melodyh4731]

😊

[@ShadyTheLlama]

Made my heart melt and gave me confidence to dance no matter my identity. Bless their hearts. Wishing you two the best 💖

[@MrTommyboy68]

Absolutely LOVE these guys. I am an old White guy but have many Native friends, especially my Navajo Medicine Man. Learned a lot from him, experienced a lot while with him. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come up here to Montana for a Pow Wow. I live in Great Falls, and we have an annual Pow Wow for the Little Shell Tribe (WHICH FINALLY GOT FEDERAL RECOGNITION.) held at the First People's Buffalo Jump (where I volunteer A LOT). I would be honored to host you.

[@arlenegariepy8957]

This makes me want to cry their bravery is so incredible for others to realize it's OK to be who you are meant to be!!! :)

[@feliciagates-myore7407]

I know theses guys they are my cousin’s

[@Nightbird.]

Lucky you because they are awesome!

[@mixedsuga503]

Love them

[@steveb1437]

Shane is from Navajo Mountain UT, NOT Iowa! Get it right girl!

[@thickbrianq]

These Gentleman are HOT HOT HOT!

[@myttype]

beautifůl couple

[@The0ceanwave]

Beautiful 💗

[@gobbleswells2883]

1:19, The Fiddler's lol

[@TheNYCndn]

Repesent😎

[@feliciagates-myore7407]

I guess Andrew is my cousin

[@nativeatheist6422]

Aww, I guess I'm just a little old one spirit. :-)

[@tinafowler5467]

But the other two have dogs

[@cowboybrad6288]

FuuuuK.

[@abeljoe-n4v]

Gay couple? No thanks 😅😅😅