How Do You Perform Native American Dances?
Native Americans have danced in ceremonies for generations and it is a well-known part of their culture. Each dance has its own meaning and reason for performing it. There are several fundamental steps in each dance that need to be learned to be able to perform most dances. Described are the basic building blocks to learn the more difficult ones. Learn these and you can pick up the rest of the movements for the specialty dances. Take a long step to the right with your knees slightly bent. Bring over your left foot to meet the right by dragging it on the floor. Repeat the Step Drag-Close steps until you have reached the required next position. Lift the right leg and take a long step to the right. Repeat the step with your left foot being sure to lift the left foot and not drag it. Do this Step Lift-Close step until you reached the next position of the dance. Perform the Shuffle step by getting on the ball of the right foot and drag it a small distance away from your left foot. Repeat th
