Tonia Jo Hall Queen of Contemp - 2016 Gathering of Nations Powwow

Acosia Red Elk vs. Lacy Albert - Tonia Jo Hall Queen of Contemp - 2016 Gathering of Nations Powwow

[@spiritwarriorwoman]

I gotta tell you something, having done a lot of dancing in my time, sometimes for hours on end, what they're doing is very hard on their feet, toes, ankles, thighs and calves at the very least. They must be very strong. And look how straight their backs are. Amazing.

[@dontwren]

thank you for appreciating! jingle dress dancing doesnt get the respect it deserves. the girl in black was floating!

[@chrissummer3785]

I practiced with my daughter last year and not having danced for a few years my calves hurt for the next few days after. Those girl dancers are strong with lots of energy.

[@ms.audrey1178]

I just love how Acosia stops and keeps her pose til the next song. Well done ladies! 👍👍❤❤

[@denisemartinez5340]

You and me both . She seriously one bad ass dancer. A'HO

[@okaminess]

Agree.

[@vernjay2661]

Definitely the best around. She catches anyones eye once she starts dancing.

[@barbmartin6286]

There are both beautiful dancers and I agree - this dance should not be a contest as it is a healing dance and a ceremony. Both women are graceful and wonderful.

[@antoniastump9029]

@Cali sunshine .. have some got damn respect.. you don't know how much practice it take to be a great jingle dress dancer like Acosia & Lacy. i bet you wouldn't even last a couple seconds. so if you don't have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all

[@the-run-away-camper1415]

Many years ago I was a a dancer and I know I had to practice for what I did these women who do the jingle dancing put hours of practice into their art and they are all wonderful to watch I am filled with pride every time I watch them

[@PandaNFriends23]

I think I'm officially watching this every day now. Red Elk is my favorite dancer of this genre, to the point I want her autograph. Her kids must be so proud to have her as their mother.

[@KeyeraStanley01]

Fist 15 seconds of the song I was already off beat 😂

[@stephencreagh4325]

Any other videos out there of you dancing!?!?

[@evingold8991]

That was you in the red? Man you’re a good dancer 💃

[@KeyeraStanley01]

I'm not in the video, I was talking about dancing in my living room. I should have been more clear. Lol 😊

[@evingold8991]

Keyera Stanley lmao

[@ms.windyboy1282]

Niiiice! You Ladies Rocked Out , but I gotta give it to Acosia 👌👏 She Dances so Gracefully!

[@daneciawandrie1648]

I love how Acosia just glides!

[@apachekid8]

Lacey"s Side Step was Awesome! That is side stepping!

[@beastshawnee]

Absolutely the VERY best ladies!

[@kessr2539]

both are beautiful dancers! they dance with style and grace. very lovely! very contemp.😊

[@tehyamoore2515]

She rocked that side step!

[@hitchcocktrojans9171]

That footwotk was on point with the beat around that 2:50 mark of the video 🙌💯

[@TheSkuttt]

Amazing, their endurance is unbelievable!

[@chrissummer3785]

I practiced with my daughter last year and not having danced for a few years my calves hurt for the next few days after. Those girl dancers are strong with lots of energy.

[@PandaNFriends23]

For other fans, there is a video of Tonia dancing with her daughters and it is just as wonderful as it sounds.

[@bringwonhobackoriwillcry3936]

Both did great!!

[@gunhetah]

Both awesome dancers!

[@pameladylan5014]

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[@sbsims1491]

Miraculously done!!! Simply BEAUTIFUL!! 🥰 Native-💪🏼...Tra-dish... ✌🏼👍🏼❤️...

[@jodijones6784]

The one in the red is very in tune and beautifully graceful

[@cooperskunkcap473]

Dang! sister in the purple vest killed it!

[@pageachatter229]

I would give it to her. Her footwork was tight, and her rhythm and posture were consistent throughout

[@tashinaredhouse9629]

I'm a jingle dress dancer

[@melissacaplinger3152]

I miss jingle so much! Want to get back into it soon ❤

Ms. Acosia, you are a powerful woman.

[@gwenlaw4644]

It is amazing how music and dance holds no boundaries. Every part of the world has something to bring culture wise.

[@pageachatter229]

Nicely done, ladies. Thumbs up to you both.

[@ThePinkwelderwife]

Much respect to those ladies dancing.

[@freddyarriaga6805]

Just beautiful !!!

[@schist7867]

Amazing. Absolutely beautiful.

[@MelvinJohn9ers]

Ok can't decide. Tie Break. Wow

[@s.Thompson-o5s]

You go auntie b love your moves

[@QuIeT_KhA0s]

Ms. Acosia RedElk simply put: Is Pure Native Beauty.😍

[@kevinnapier1014]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

[@olddogcitypound5859]

Absolutely beautiful 😊

[@Runningdoe]

always such beauty of the jingle dancers

[@sitapugh9185]

Most Awesome 1.From Georgia

[@annacontreras2797]

Sweetheart I love your videos they are so awesome

[@headsuppenny5410]

BEAUTIFUL!!!! #nativepride

[@brittneybaptiste4487]

I like the dresses so beautiful and graceful steps to

[@simonnz1452]

Much love from NZ, south pacific 💛💓💚 my natives we stay

[@wesleybearspaw9809]

Lacy Albert is awesome!!!

[@cnotes5]

never seen this before but it was literally free bird vs the disciplined. awesome contest

[@lorahawk8534]

Acosia definitely!!

[@kronikauj582]

This has me on fire!

[@nickelbird103]

These Women are Great Artist. Great Art does not lend itself to Competition .

[@cnotes5]

of course it does we bring out the best in each other competition is a beautful thing when not gone to far ...

[@octaviohernandez1611]

What a beautiful girls omg

[@02Nawal]

Where's Tania?

[@BellyJae]

I think the special was sponsored by Tonia.

[@srt1893]

golden one

[@rrh6657]

I have noticed this same two woman in other videos I am sure. The Thunder of their Style of Dance , Their Posture, Power, Grace, Pride and Beauty speak louder than any words could ever say. They are both Truly Majestic and Beautiful. I refuse to try to understand how anyone could attempt to make a contest on such Magnificent Artist. It seems to me to be entirely shameful, disrespectful and cheapens the entire efforts and respect of such truly great and wonderful Dancers. Such Contest are unworthy of these Great Artist. High Art does not lend or lower itself to Contest. These Contest should be Stopped , it is unworthy and wrong.

[@QuIeT_KhA0s]

I agree. Only to be treasured and admired.

[@johnrquagon9637]

Ho-wa great job ladies

[@prairieprrw]

I been dancing ever since I was 7 years old and it’s true. It’s hard. Especially jingle dress. I want to try again but something is telling me no. If I would start again? I would be graceful jingle dress dancer like Acosia.

[@tutiksetiaarema-998]

❤

[@rxmantiic]

Can anyone do an Indian cry for me Eh😂👏🏽

[@fookutube501]

How do they score this?

[@g1native]

NICE!

[@rihannacheckosis180]

Awesome i want to dance i know how but its being made

[@trinityinfinity1480]

Rewind

[@dolorestorres772]

acasia,tiene la gracia de un cervatillo sus movimientos estan muy cordenados

[@reubengamble4473]

which song is it

[@shiwitsanna4622]

that was awesome .

[@amosmaclin4665]

I love it my princess can't wait to get back home were I belong if my white skin tone don't bother you any more

[@jencenadubois73]

Tonia jo hall in black right?

[@user-kw3xn5br9o]

Jencena Dubois she's hosting the special so she can't dance in her own special just in case u didn't know:D

[@QuIeT_KhA0s]

Lmao. No.

[@BellyJae]

No that’s Acosia Red Elk. The contest special was named and sponsored by Tonia and her family.

[@annacontreras2797]

My God daughter Blackfeet and crow she is also a Hill from Montana her name is Amy Lyn Hill

[@ravenalexandra8783]

I am the greatest

[@Valuntine]

Humble yourself, love.

[@simonnz1452]

Yea... Hard

[@hopeg3497]

Lacy Albert killed it! Acosia is old and played out with the same ass dance moves, her head doesn't even move, it's stuck in one spot

[@93SweetBird]

As a judge and being a jingler myself based on watching these two dancers yes they are both really good in their dance styles.. both have same amount of jingles and have full beadwork... but I would give it to acosia because if you watch her dancing in the straight song she has constant footwork and fluid and complex footwork.. don't hate on styles because I guarantee that if you rocked footwork like that and you was placing as a champ, why change something that ain't broke!!

[@sitlasoj]

+Cali sunshine L.A. killed it like literaly giving drown's kicks? "lo mató" con "patadas de ahogado" dicen en mi pueblo... :') Acosia moves are in control: that's years of constant discipline darling, no kiddin'

[@RenLaCroixJingler]

+Cali sunshine *As Damien from mean girls would say* "She (you) doesn't even dance jingle!"

[@hopiboy12]

Jingle is suppose to be danced with grace for it is a healing dress. Judging by what I'm seeing, yes they're both good dancers, but if you watch the sidestep, the young lady in the red throws her fan around ungracefully. Acosia moves with so much strength and grace. They're both good dancers though, don't get me wrong.

[@sagemercury7990]

Cali sunshine have respect lovie. She dances the way she dances. If you don’t have anything good or productive to say, don’t say it.