teaching women's jingle dress dance

sharing some of my good moves for my niece and friends.

[@MRHawks-ee2fl]

Should specify that this is modern style. Traditionally, we don't cross our feet ever during the jingle dance. We also don't dance backwards or in a complete circle. This dance was based on a dream a father had for a sick daughter. He taught his daughter the dance and she danced and got stronger and became well. The colors of the dress were specific and the the dance steps were also specific because it was a healing dance. No one should be giving you a hard time for doing this dance. Two spirited people were honored by our tribes traditionally because they were considered to be like the sacred pipe. Both the male and female energies of life come together in one body. This was considered special because these people were born in a unique position between men and women and were therefore able to understand things from a unique perspective. This allowed them to be natural bridge builders and peacekeepers between the genders and between many differences that people come across from culture to culture. They are in a position to see the world differently because others respond uniquely to them, giving them both challenges to overcome and an added need to obtain understanding from others. Because they must practice this in their own life, they become very adept in building good relationships between those who would otherwise not get along. This is a type of medicine. They are often associated with unique spiritual understandings as well and use to be sought out at early ages for healing roles for the tribes. Chief Dan Moon at our Sundance gave a teaching about the drum. He said that the women gifted the drum to the men so that the men could obtain the same connection to the Earth that the women have naturally and so to turn the women away from any drum, which is naturally a part of them is wrong. He said one woman can balance out fifteen men on a drum and so they should be welcomed and honored when they come to the drum and not turned away or treated negatively around the drum. That woman may have gone through something that limits her connection to the Earth the same as the men. They may have a physical problem where they cannot have their moon, where they are two spirited, or where there are special circumstances, such as finishing the commitments of a deceased husband because they could not and they took that commitment upon themselves as a way to honor that deceased relative. You don't walk another person's path and you shouldn't assume that typical "rules" can apply to everyone. You also do not hurt your own path or your own spirit by acting in compassion, love, or acceptance, but you will harm yourself by acting out in judgment, discrimination, or by diminishing the purposes of others. I learned during a fast a long time ago, that if others make mistakes during ceremony, that as long as you are doing the right things, you are protected and don't suffer backlash from the mistakes of others. If you are not, it should be assumed that this has a purpose and that there is a strength building lesson for you involved. Everything has a purpose. Don't attempt to control what others do to be spiritually right yourself. There are stages of learning. Just worry about where you are. Allow others to learn as well and honor them for where they happen to be at this time. Don't try to push where you are onto them. Lessons never take well that way. Only the one making the mistake learns the hard lesson after and so you should only worry about what YOU do. Not what others are doing. Make good choices. A small bad decision can leave large damages. Act out of love and you are never wrong. I think you are doing a very good job and I hope you continue doing healing dances, if this is the direction you are pulled in. All my relations.

[@sunseray69]

I would get my big feet tangled and fall to the ground. How you all do this I will never know but the dances are beautiful and heart felt.

[@joanswitwolfe1928]

M.R. Hawks I there's no right way of dancing

[@dragonflymoonrunner8835]

Kacee Kiskotagan Im M.R.Hawks on my other account right now, but that entirely depends on your own tribe and culture. I shared mine. All ways are good.

[@leek6633]

+Kacee Kiskotagan old style is where you cannot cross your feet and cannot dance backwards.

[@marigolddeneault9191]

M.R. Hawks I heard that story before

[@tiahoshnik7528]

"You go Glenn Coco!"

[@msNativegal]

Omg this guy can dance! Better than a lot of ladies I've seen. And I'm a jingle dancer! Hell I'll admit it he dances better than me haha! : )

[@RaNdOm0PeEpS]

msNativegal same!!

[@BellyJae]

SAAAAME!!! Except I dance old style, not contemporary. If I cross my feet once, I’m on the floor with a bloody nose!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@qu2jon1]

No he can because you dont spin enless you do compatison

[@HeatherGenia]

afterall, it was the grandfather who showed the women, to help his granddaughter :)

[@tylerjacobsfashionstarlite]

Thank you all for the love and support and I love the haters too!

[@msNativegal]

And thank you for sharing! I saw ur video for "So You Think You Can Dance" and I think u are just such an inspiration for all of us. Keep representin' and doing what u love. Nuktala-ho ^_^

[@Allhoney33]

Now that's how you slay a hater! BTW saw you on You Think you can Dance and loved you. Much love and happiness in life.

[@christyhudson6985]

tyler jacobs lol

[@loquetopuslaur8360]

This is a beautiful video, thank you so much for sharing this gift with us.

[@nevaehmitchell2083]

tyler jacobs is that a man or a girl cause just to specify only woman can do it

[@alyssaaikin9567]

Can't get over the fact that I'm learning more from this guy then any where else. Dude you fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep it up:)

[@ffbkiller]

can probably win every switch contest he enters

[@deidrethompson6269]

daughter is now getting back into dancing.. shes a lot older and will be watching all your moves.. thanks a bunch..

[@WanHeda818]

Dang bro niice foot work gotta give ya that much lmao...im a male hoopdancer but i also compete in switch dance competitions as fancy shawl and i make up my own moves and ive won at least 3 times now good spirited and good heart to do this i congradulate you my parents sometimes get mad at me for accudentally dancin womens style in my hoop dance performance but im still learning mens stule so its still hard lol but thanks again pilamaya mitakuye oyasin

[@MEMORIA1316]

Wow! Much respect to you! The modern jingle is so beautiful to watch! I can't even learn a simple Tik Tok.

[@thewicked_gamer1387]

I'm a jingle dancer and I look funny dancing haha u look better than I do dancing. I have to go to a powwow Friday till sunday

[@tikigaqgal]

I love your footwork! When I come out and dance jingle more, when people ask me where did I learn to dance from, I can say two men, you and my husband lol.

[@sophiacatalano8747]

Best jingle dress steps I've ever seen

[@bunniebunz69]

Love this, you're a really great dancer. I want to learn how to jingle dance.. You're a great teacher post more vids.

[@salmonfire]

awesome!!! the only thing i can add for new dancers is that you are to be in control of the jingles and have to learn to make them jingle in unison with each other, Keep em coming!!

[@sierragarcia1044]

proud native dancer here. you dance so good and it makes me so happy that you make these videos. and i saw you on you think you can dance and i thought you were so great. you probably make all of us native and native dancers proud

[@CG_dm]

You got them moves!!! You have great style .. Thanks for posting! I am getting back into jingle dress dancing and its good to have a video of one dancer to watch and see the Rhythm again!

[@christinaironeyes]

He dances better than Most Women who dance Jingle!! Talented!! Love it!! Second time a Man has taught me how to dance Jingle!! :)

[@lizvera3181]

slaying!! I really want to jingle dance 😖😖 Watching all these vids is so inspiring. much love for our 2 spirits

[@lovelynativelady]

I freaking admire your moves! You are a great dancer, thts for sure. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@GreenStarryNights]

Absolutely love this!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@karajones16]

such a graceful dancer. I haven't danced in over 10 years and I've only danced fancy. so I've been checking out different categories. I enjoy your uploads. dance your style.

[@Tlifefile]

Thanks for sharing! My daughter and I appreciate it!

[@agebomb83]

Gettin' it! Couldn't stop watching! ♡

[@sadiejohnson1066]

Awe

[@jessicaboone1690]

Excellent dancing! Thank you for your demonstration of this beautiful dance. Keep up the good work.

[@littleehittaaa6371]

I'm dancing this Saturday and I needed to pick up where I left this video is super helpful 😊no longer nervous!

[@ascribe28]

WOW that was awesome thanks so much for posting loved it nailed it

[@4ft11flipper211]

love this!!!! i'm relearning after years and am trying to incorporate fancier footwork so this is super helpful for ideas!

[@gonzalomartinez3729]

Lol he actually is pretty good this video is gonna save me the trouble of trying to teach my daughter

[@crazymaj17]

You make this look so easy.! Really amazing footwork going on there.!

[@neockreyes8519]

Dang! 😱 all extra good! 👌

[@renocameron]

It take a big heart to do something like this....nice foot worker

[@karamaelittlewolf3]

the way you finished with that kick all the way up to Jesus! I think I'm going to try that this summer lol awesome vid!

[@Lucian7066]

so awesome. I just got back into dancing again. lost my step was so insecure but seen this video and really motivated myself.

[@maggiejoshua5352]

yes

[@Pavlovska]

I wish that we had pow wows here in Sweden. I would've danced jingle dance all day long!! The fancy shawl dance is beautiful too 💖

[@Jen8159]

Beautiful foot work!! I never could get the steps! I just stuck to traditional haha

[@josephinegonzales2526]

You dance and move so gracefully , great job! Blessings, walk in beauty

[@danielledawes5315]

I loved it I want to be a jingle dancer myself and you have inspired me to do that thank you god bless you

[@vernaaquash8511]

you are one of a kind Ty...a gem...miigs...for being "you"

[@XxPancakeQueenxX]

Nice you are very light on your feet and have gave me some pointers on being a jingle dress dancer

[@michelebrown3702]

Love it!!! Ty for the share🙌🏽

[@champagnemami55coco47]

Beautiful !!! :) one of the best dancers I've seen ! Way better than me. Keep up the good work ! ;)

[@Bikerchick024]

WOW!!! Nice foot work! You're good!

[@shaycf]

Gotta get in on a switch dance! Good dancing!

[@vidalovell5161]

I love your moves! And that fan is pretty 👀

[@lynellewhiteman7421]

Wow! such a good dancer!

[@symphonyofdestruction2015]

Omg you made it look so effortless...

[@provostgirls]

you make that look so easy =D your great!

[@cynthiabaker3937]

smooooooth and beautiful! thanks for sharing!!!!!! 😄

[@sallymartinez]

WOW! ;) Awesomeness! Thank you for sharing! :)

[@Winterbird29]

He has good foot work! I kinda thought may be they should put more switch dance competitions at the pow-wows... Plus have different ones not just comical ones... but actual ones that like to compete as a best dancer in a switch dance! Oh and I think they need more Team dances competitions...hey! I thought of a good one, this would be cool to make the competition open up to a "Switch Dance as a Team"! I think I Should open one up for this Pow-wow coming up for my Rez on Veterians DAY!

[@christyhudson6985]

The jingle dress is a dance of HEALING

[@shaerozales6918]

love this!!

[@angeliquemorgan3892]

I love your moves!

[@tylerjacobsfashionstarlite]

Thanks

[@koy8107]

Thanks lots!!!!!i have a pow wow this weekened and im competing! Thanks for the tips!

[@lianaa.372]

I miss danceing so much..since I've gained weight I can no longer dance for long periods of time or as gracefully. Once I lose all this weight I'm defiantly going to start again.

[@FireAngel1251]

Thanks for SHaring!! its really gonna help me practice!! your awesome! :-)

[@Storm111_]

I wish I could like this a hundred more times 😊

[@asiam994]

I mean hey i mess around just for laughs but at least he's tryna say something

[@Indigenous_fox]

I still can't get over the fact that he's ah really bad ass dancer (Y) he should make another video

[@StarrSky]

Jon Sweowat you’re just jealous

[@kmb2009692008]

REMINDS ME OF MY COUSIN SHANE BOYD ALL THE WAY FROM MILLELACS BAND

[@samanthaj1948]

Love this! I used to do it when I was a kid at the pow-wow but in my part of Florida there aren't as many pow-wow or native gatherings so I forgot a lot. Would love to see more, maybe explain actions and breakdown of the steps. Thanks for putting this out there.

[@kalayahdustyhorn6628]

You're a better dancer than me I love it!!❤❤

[@kaytlynbyrd4321]

I LOVE HIM!! 💖💪🏼🙏🏼👏🏼 teach me how to dance please 😂

[@shuntayrabbitskin8486]

thanks helped me a lot made me dance a hole other level thanks

[@BERNICEYETKO]

excellent video dear cousin- thank you for sharing

[@sandyl9840]

I get cramps on my feet when I dance lol

[@oqueseebrown8587]

wow!!! YOU'RE AMAZING

[@J2signs8]

Amazing!

[@PowwowTime]

Smooth and graceful, ikwe nagamonen style!

[@serenarain2686]

I'm in love with your dancing! But can you do one in slow motion? 👌🏼

[@alidasfireflies930]

wow. so good!

[@hystericalchild6506]

wow so much grace

[@Medinafr]

thank you!! :) great dancer btw! much love...

[@Missstephanieashton]

I love this and I love YOU for posting! Amazing foot work! Now come be my best friend and teach me in person! hahah

[@siennawolfchild8473]

now i can learn to jingle dance! thx

[@kimmysongbird9637]

You are a brilliant dancer... Can u post a step by step video to teach us!! 💗

[@blubrryheart575]

thank you now I know how to jingle dress dance

[@aprilhuerta5765]

love the song♥♥♥♥♥♥♥☺

[@TiannaFrankBear]

i love your moves! i want to dance contemp next year :)

[@slyagoodie9395]

Lol!! 3 this is amazing! Ur very Gud brother bear! :D u got talent

[@audritoledo9628]

WOW!! AWESOME :D!!! Hey Tyler can you maybe do one on fancy Please :)

[@reneedetttey8943]

This guy has moves!

[@HowardMadea]

Awsome Job!!😆 Whats that song called and what group is it by because it was beautiful!!

[@ladonnacrowghost4362]

holy f*** your a pro your better then me. nice job :)

[@melody7832]

Update. I’m using you as a reference to learn.!Thank you again!

[@sarahn5281]

OMG! This is so great! I'm seriously jealous of your dancing! Do you practice? Or does it come naturally from just watching? Because I wanna know how your so good. I love you!

[@LyissaWutts]

Wicked footwork :)

[@mikmawmichelle8246]

wow awsome :D i mean reeeeeeeeeeally awsome... please post more :D

[@Indigenous_fox]

I can dance in women's categories but I'm not as good as this you should try one for side step haha oh nd btw love the moves you do :)

[@laurawinter7286]

Incredible! My goodness you are so beautiful!

[@gonfreecss1318]

He dances soooo amazing.!!🥵🥵🥵

[@randykatierory]

You rock!

[@bndl98]

love it

[@maggiejoshua5352]

hahaha!!!!!

[@pocahontasislit8760]

can you teach me how to dance I only know lil bit of moves and your good at dancing #slay 😄💖

[@sadeyjimmy4891]

Why you so good!?!? 😭

[@kokob9230]

practice, that's what I do

[@aleaht.3447]

Dang he can dance better than me😭

[@michellewhitstone5846]

Wow! pulling...them...off! (snap snap snap) ;)

[@kristinhall7355]

AMAZING