Mr. Smooth Grass Dance Finals Spotlight Little Creek 2019

[@SKC193]

I am now 65 years old & I grew up in a small Oklahoma town occupied by many of the Osage tribe. My grandparent’s property joined the Indian Reservation there. Since I spent the majority of my younger life with my grandparents I grew up sleeping in their “summer house” ( a screened in room outdoors). During the summer there was often a POW wow going on weekends in the summer. They would dance all night. We would attend the pow wow & then go to bed & I would fall asleep listening to the drums. My fondest memory of my childhood. After I was grown I found out that I am part Cherokee.

[@godlessnative3702]

@MrAac2020 *college

[@fairday2]

I am also part Cherokee, but never got to the reservation since most did not feel safe to reveal themselves. I missed most of my heritage, except how to handle the woods, snakes, and plants. I grew up in the Appalachians.

[@lilyflower5576]

My Cherokees ❤️❤️❤️

[@whh993]

@bchlovr SAME! But I’m 48 & we share a similar amazing experience!My grandparents lived along the bayou in St. Mary Parish and upon the invention of lab made chemical pesticides, the pilots in their 2 seater open cockpit crop duster planes would wait till dusk to spray and it’d blow into the summer house so they’d stopped using the sun porches for the kids at night by the time I was around. But we could hear the Chitimachas at festival and I raced bikes with some of their kids and the rez dogs would run with us through the sugarcane. Glorious memories I’m incredibly grateful for. Thank you for bringing these memories back today.🙏🙏🙏 Absolutely AMAZING Grass Dancing video here too eh WOW!!!!!!

[@daleperkins1470]

Hoka everybody powwow

[@baskervillebee6097]

If you don't know, when the tribes traveled in the old days, they would send the young men out to choose a camping spot. The young men would dance the grass flat for the people to arrive. Grass dancers are the best.

[@TJ-bi8ie]

A’ho

[@godonlyknows13]

Oh really? that's so interesting! :) I was under the (apparently mistaken) impression they were like hunters or something. lol. But that explanation makes more sense I guess. Thx for sharing :)

[@baskervillebee6097]

@@godonlyknows13 Some prairie chicken movements sometimes included. It's really individual and interesting.

[@dreydenflett9315]

@@godonlyknows13 the men’s traditional dancers are the hunters if you watch them they tell good stories when they dance

[@garybread7043]

To bless the place ..

[@georgiapeach5542]

I am learning about my heritage. When I was growing up in the state of Georgia, we wasn't allowed to learn who we really are. Before my mom's eldest brother's passing, he told me my grandparents used to live on a reservation. They left before natives was treated so badly by the government. He we're Blackfoot, Cherokee (my mom's mother) and Navajo (my mom's father). He said my grandfather was teaching us his language but, we was punished in the schools whenever we'd speak it. He was right. All I can say is, never be ashamed of who you are because of anyone. Ever.

[@linda6987]

E V E R !!!!!!!!! ♥️

[@JV-cy6gu]

So amazing, as a Hungarian I am a huge fan of Native American culture! Bless you all! Wonderful dance!

[@juliavasquez6974]

First one was with grace .My Choice. But there all winners in my EYES.

[@lisam4867]

The first dance was the winner in my eyes! Such old fashioned style and grace👏🏽👏🏽

[@suhway914]

Do you know his name?

[@lisam4867]

Suh Way no I don't unfortunately

[@lakotaghostboy2069]

@@suhway914 its Kia fidler

[@sugarpuff-uc2vc]

his name is Chad brown eagle Branson :) he is a my uncle.!@@suhway914

[@shannon6708]

"The Earth doesn't belong to Us. We belong to the Earth"

[@Rezah6]

stunning dance...what a rich culture the native Americans have...relive it...bring it back to life....let us enjoy it for decades to come....thank you. from your South African Muslim brother.

[@caroleorourke2351]

First dancer knows his stuff. "Awesome"👍👌👏

[@jayhov605]

He got robbed,#1 in my book!!!!

[@suhway914]

Carole Orourke do you know his name?

[@jayhov605]

Kia fiddler

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

jayhov605 yes👍

[@stevenfierros2307]

I want to know you I want to know your name I want to know your phone number

[@lilbluone32]

can't love this enough

[@youngslayer1048]

Thank yo I am a grass dancer and this guy is an inspiration for me to keep going

[@bonniecline5014]

I feel the same way! So proud!

[@vihreelinja4743]

White native Finnish dude here.. This gets my blood surging a tribal spirit

[@TeresaGManning]

We are so blessed to have these ceremonies that offer the heart and souls to our heritage and culture. For our ancestors and for many tribal generations past, present and those yet to Be. Sorry for those non-Indians who don't have those traditions passed down to them to share Our Native honor we experience and feel while enjoying such special celebration ceremonies. The Power, the Circle. We are the most important element! REZ ALL THE WAY HOME THANKS FELLOW TRIBESMEN AND WOMAN LIFE GIVERS. You honor All.

[@gabrieleruth1220]

I wouldn't be able to judge such magnificent dance every move is perfect from each dancer thank you

[@nicolette2395]

The dancer who placed #5 is my favorite. So magical seeing him personify the tall grasses, with the greens in his regalia lending credence to the comparison, and the flowing yellow tips are like sunlight on the swaying grass. Truly memorable.

[@cmatin01]

Freaking props to all them! Much love from a Mexican native

[@barbaralemere5183]

1st dancer, great rythymn, interesting footwork, good use of his body - excellent. 2nd dancer, big expressive movement, 3rd dancer, nice fluid movement, good use of the space, good footwork -- enjoyed it a lot! 4th dancer continuous movement, good footwork with the drum, expressive use of circular movement. Good job! 5th dancer, Really gets down into the low movements, good footwork, lots of energy. Liked it! All the dancers were impressive. Congratulations to all the First Nations dance competitors. it was a good competition. What do the judges look for in a Grass Dance?

[@patriciahutcherson8264]

All you guys were winners in my book, beautiful dancing!!!!

[@Camquarters]

Love watching these videos. My dad grew up on fort peck in poplar, Montana. My grandpa was head of Native American affairs and my father dated the chiefs daughter at one point. The grandest culture in the nation.

[@TheSkuttt]

This dancing is so mesmerizing and graceful. I have loved watching since I was a child in Arizona. So glad to see these traditions continuing in the American Indian heritage.

[@julieday9168]

WOW! FIRST GUY A WINNER, AND LOVE ALL OF 'EM TO BITS!! FABULOUS DANCING ! MUCH LOVE FROM ENGLAND XXXX

[@judypierce7028]

This is just absolutely awesome. Love the dancers and their gorgeous regalia.

[@r-drenelson6276]

The first and the third dancer were dope. Their dance steps really moves with the beat of the drum

[@Tallehatchi]

Old style were for both, the ones who won were contemporary dance style

[@youngslayer1048]

I'm a native american grass dancer in the California valley I am learning from this guy

[@jenniferbringman9054]

So glad they have kept their traditions! So beautiful

[@amycuaresma]

Men’s Grass Dance Much has been written about the Grass Dance. Borrowed from the Omaha tribe, perhaps in the 1860s, the dance is very popular. Dancer’s outfits feature a good deal of colorful fringe, replac- ing the grasses dancers originally tucked into their belts. Many dancers wear the hair roach, the crow-belt, and the eagle-bone whistle-originally emblems for the Omaha society. The basic step of the Grass Dance involves the ball of one foot being tapped on one beat and placed down flatly with the next, repeating the action on the opposite foot without missing a beat. Each time the foot is placed flatly on the ground, the weight isshifted to that foot. Dancersshould keep their heads moving either up or down with the beat of the drum, nodding quickly, several times to each beat, or moving from side to side. The purpose of this action is to keep the roach crest feathers spinning. To keep the feathers moving constantly is the sign of a good dancer. Although the Grass Dance is a freestyle type of dancing, dancers must follow the changing beat of the drum and stop when the music does, with both feet on the ground. The competition is divided into four categories: men, teen, junior, and little boys.

[@linda6987]

How stunningly beautiful. I’ve got goosebumps!!!! Thank you for the share! Love the spotlight! It highlights every movement! ♥️

[@patriciavlahos2097]

All dancers are amazing!!! Thank you for staying true to who you are!!! Beautiful!!!

[@oregontribal1]

I absolutely LOVE watching the grass dancers! My favorite category.

[@opparigo3470]

All of them did an amazing dance , takes time and dedication , lot of love from a Central American indigenous

[@dianerobichaud8609]

Professionally done and with lots of Grace and very humble.

[@godonlyknows13]

Grass dancing is my favorite style of native dancing. So beautiful :)

[@pattipat9671]

Grazie siete Bellisimi mi ricorda i viaggi e le persone meravigliose che ho conosciuto in America e Canada🤗

[@sonnygirl8823]

I love the singing and the drums and the dance the costumes are so intricate it must have taken so long to make them! I am just flipped through channels to find more after one is over I love it ! I’m not native but I just love it! Much respect🙏

[@andyfernandez9695]

Thanks for appreciating my culture. One thing though is that the outfits we wear are called regalia not costumes. Because costumes are something you wear when you pretend to be someone or something else. Our regalia is a reflection of ourselves and sacred. I do not Intend to be mean just sharing some info about my culture. Have a good day 😁

[@lynnelipovsek5349]

Wow what an amazing culture and they give us a glance into the past and the power and pride thet have and should have !!!! Ty for gifting us with your rich history !!!

[@alissagonzales735]

I enjoy going to pow wow to watch all the dancers. I especially like to watch the older gentlemen that do the traditional dance. I also like to watch the women jingle dance.

[@phoque4611]

That was a smooth ending. I like how he just walked away afterwards.

[@deeramos9416]

They are all wonderful! Reminds me of home.

[@kaganfox9828]

First Dancer was great!

[@bretgarcia6478]

Agreed

[@malachidaw9730]

he wasn't stopping or anything he did what he was supoose to do on one foot and the oher

[@malachidaw9730]

really nice to see the old school outfits though.. 🙂

[@flexsantana7264]

its douug did i ask

[@trillard23]

@@IHeardGravityKills kia filder

[@carolinetaylor3991]

I could watch all day.

[@0urSYNCHRONICITY]

Luvs me some GRASS DANCERS…thank you so much for the DANCE….!❤

[@Musiclover32810]

They all are such good dancers. Making me feel better just to watch them dance. I love the rythm of pow wow dancer's. Must be that native American bloodline in me.

[@deborahduncan429]

I love watching the dancing. As part Cherokee my self an my grandma an her mother was full Cherokee. I used to go with them to Cherokee an watch the dances. Lord i miss those days.

[@lmoon63]

The costumes were amazing! I could watch this video 100 times and never get enough. The dance are unbelievable and so beautiful.

[@mr.raptor6026]

Its not costumes its called regalia and when you got to a powwow don't call it that people get offended becouse they put alot of work on it.

[@hazey2chill]

8:39 : "drops lighter" whole time after I was waiting for dude to end with some unmatchable step while picking it up 😄😄 although graceful and lovely performance by all #NativePride #MuchLove #MuchRespect from #TribuYaqui

[@watcherunknown981]

My first pick didn't make it to the dance off but I was holding my breath in anticipation for the winner. I wish I could have been there to witness this.

[@christopherhainta7355]

I like to think u all for joining me in this cool grass dance special. I have to say hands down, #1 killed it🙂

[@yvonnelewis4888]

Amazing dances, incredible regalia. The dances so show what they are named for. Thank you for sharing!

[@karentaylor2160]

oh my goodness, these talented dancers are amazing!

[@sergiomorales5799]

Desde un pequeño país llamado chile un gran abrazo y bendiciones para cada uno de ustedes

[@athousanddemons6291]

the music.. the drum ..freedom ..the dance

[@EduardoRodriguez-ks4em]

Rarámuri here saluting all my native brothers and sisters!

[@hilohahoma1547]

All dem boys were good but I swear I picked Lee myself after watchin' em all, big congrats on it. Mr. Smoovness aaaaaye .

[@georgelopez8925]

Now this is the real culture. Peace be with you all from the unrecognized Lumbee tribe of NC.

[@chiefredman2195]

George Lopez gotta love those LUMBEES from ROBESON COUNTY. They are a beautiful group of Natives

[@duckydarkstar38]

In New York City in the subway Ecuadorians dress in North American Lakota tribal wear- dancing and singing in spanish while playing pan pipe flutes from Peru for money. Most people cant tell the difference and give them money and buy little dream catchers and feathers from them. Its a crazy scheme

[@monsieurmike2072]

Wow!.. i live in NYC but i never see them in the subway...i saw a few folks in queens selling native merchs..

[@kiikaapoaneniya2696]

Good job all around boys! That was badass remembering those moves

[@virginiaeasterling4347]

I'm watching from my camper home in Clanton Alabama where I live by myself with my 2 dogs

[@corruptionism]

the first one was dope, the 3rd one had nice feet that moved so elegantly.

[@donaldhayes9676]

Just pure amazing

[@Sheyshot86]

The first dancer is my brother Kia fiddler thank you for all your comments

[@karencocca974]

@@Sheyshot86 , your brother was amazing!!! Glad to see her was in top 3.

[@fabiennefertiti3017]

@@Sheyshot86 Hello Sheyenne, is there anywhere where we can see videos of your brother Kia Fiddler dancing and practising? He was my favourite of all. Thank you

[@priscilladreaver7208]

3rd dancer was totally smooooth ❤️🌹🇨🇦🙏🏽

[@KatieB968]

I was so excited it was between them because they were both my favorites. I’m glad I wasn’t a judge because I couldn’t choose haha

[@christopherramos6946]

They all put in that work. Thanks for posting it is all I can really say

[@wilhelminacarthens2060]

Everything is beautifully Green and Lush today, June, 6th 2022.❤️

[@maddenfootballtalk6544]

That last dancer who won, he stood out the most and the first dancer. I give it to guy who won he had some good steps and sway about his moves 👌👌👌

[@dyannejohnson6184]

Beautiful footwork…very impressive

[@istandalone3870]

They are all great and amazing dancers. 🐻🐺

[@Twowolfs101]

I love watching them dance 💃

[@Zana-Falling-Rain]

Magnificent feetwork of these great men❣️

[@chiefwhitebuffalo3614]

Really for I. Wow amazing watching them all n they are all equal all num 1 . Why they all dance there own steps n movement. N really if open one can see the ullu spirit in the middle how it affects them each to there own looks amazing to see the colors flowing thru the universe n plants mother earth rainbow colors

[@Zt-jpeg]

I've been wanting to hear this music again

[@billybobvtshorts5389]

Lee Jack has an original style mix with sway. Congratulations

[@ДугармаБудаева]

Танцует красиво!🎶🎵🕺💃🎼🎶👍🕺💃🕺🎶👍🎵💃🎶🎵🕺🎶🎵🎼🖐️💃🎶🕺👏👏💃👍

[@janakujawa1629]

Just beautiful!

[@maryal4540]

BEAUTIFUL ❣️

[@DavidGonzalez-yg2ok]

A southern man back in the day had his life cut short. Was world champ in grass and beyond from the stories I heard. Nobody has come close to his dance since his passing actually he's my uncle. Supernaw. But I felt when Kia cut up it was my unc inside me.

[@KatrinaAune]

EVERY TIME A BELL RINGS AN ANGEL GETS IT’S WINGS!!!!! ⭐️😽💋💋💋

[@stephangb3664]

These guys must've seen me dance somewhere 🤔

[@czerwynska]

Is that papa III (Ghost) in your profile pic?

[@stephangb3664]

@@czerwynska yes

[@mcav3270]

Such a difficult choice to make, they all were excellent with their dance program + action! Just can't decide about which one.....

[@DC-hf7pd]

All awesome dancers 💯

[@gdubbya804]

The dancers were all very good, but I agreed with the judges. Always have enjoyed watching the grass dance. Especially when they go a bit old school.

[@beastshawnee4987]

grass dancing is morphing...and I still love it!

[@Dynamatt172]

Thank you warriors of this nation.

[@travellingsinger]

The first dancer 👍🏽

[@mak.lee_pnw5098]

The first dancer was smooth as buckskin, the rest were just smooth as deer hide.

[@lisam4867]

I agree!! Your right

[@thatguy8748]

he was basically dancing like chad browneagle haha but yeah he was aight

[@mak.lee_pnw5098]

Who is Chad brown eagle...? Was he in this video?

[@ghosttgirlghosttspook5478]

I feel the ancestry there! The spirit's!

[@thantunaunggoldeneagle7391]

***THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO*** **A"HO YES**

[@zanenamaypoke5332]

Anyone know the first dancer? He won in my opinion. Come back to this video every now and then. Good on you bro! U look good.

[@ramsfire]

NOW do you believe me when I say "Crip Walkin'" is merely an extension of an Ancient "Indigenous" practice? If you look closely there are some identical patterns.

[@michealfrank3224]

More of a blood walk

[@f.mbarnabythelatest6068]

cwalk is more of a jingle step😂😂

[@Vballbeachbum]

Lee Jack showing the young bucks how to get nice and low! Good jamming

[@ellewoods8178]

Simply Beautiful 💛💙💜💚💖 And the costumes OMG !😀

[@lopandemonium5001]

Mills and Lee Jack were the best. Thanks for posting.

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

It’s one was perfection

[@lisapezoldt5188]

So absolutely beautiful

[@DebHawpetoss]

Now you know why these men do what they do...just look at all the beautiful native women they are surrounded by 😊😊😊😊😊howah

[@NewfAmer9934]

Oh my♥️ Beautiful

[@melaniecravens7240]

They are all fantastic. Would not want to be a judge.

[@annettebecenti5021]

U all did EXCELLENT!!!!!

[@beneath.the.rosesluciddrea8470]

I couldn't stop watching. Wow.

[@austinducheneaux8935]

that 1st songs a bad ass cruiser and the 3rd song.

[@veronicastewart1112]

My grandmother told me that I am part Cherokee. I had a DNA test and found out that I am NOT. However, I don't care. I still love the Dance.

[@marshimaroo]

Grass dancing looks awesome.

[@camenvillarruel1036]

First dancer 💖💖💖

[@fondasharkey-wyatt9944]

Beautiful work and art.

[@hopewoods8821]

All so wonderful who can choose