This is a Native American Grass dancer. There are several ideas for what the Grass dance is for, but one says that the early Indian scouts would go ahead of the tribe to seek a suitable site for a new camo or meeting place. As the grass was often very high, they would dance a dance to stomp down the grass and make it ready. The grass dance movements also reflect warrior movements such as stalking prey and and also they take on the movements of that prey. The regalia (clothing) worn consists of strands of yarn, ribbon or cloth in extremely bright colors and represents the long grass. The dancers swirl in a whirlwind of color to the heartbeat of Mother Earth, the drum. This is a digital photograph which I blurred the distracting background to catch the feeling of that motion. Hope I succeeded! By the way...good to be back again!
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kate maher 05 Nov 2008
yes its lovely, a lovely rainbow feel:)donald gray 15 Mar 2008
Hey big sis. Kool work Where is my favorite picture it's not on here. Love ya Don JrAnonymous Guest 21 Dec 2006
i am a novice grass dancer and i love this picture. you did a great job in simulating what it looks like when your grass dancing. my first thought when i looked at it was "that's what it actuelly looks like when i dance." so good job.monique cooper 17 Oct 2006
OOoooo.. I Adore this!!!.. i Love Native american art and Photos!!!.. Stunning shot and effects.. noble subject too!!!.. wonderful work!!!!!Shari Morfin 15 Oct 2006
Nice effect to focus attention!