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Men's Grass Dance

The grass dance originated in the northern part of the United States and Canada. Some traditions say the dance is an expression of tall blades of grass swaying in the wind. Others say it was a dance done to flatten the long prairie grass in preparation for a larger ceremony.

A grass dancer's regalia is made of an abundance of fringes and ribbons. The dancer's movement causes his regalia to sway like the long grass on a windy day. He usually carries items of spiritual significance such as a dream catcher or a medicine wheel.

Artwork © L. David Eventhunder

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