DANCER & DRUM INFORMATION

GUIDELINES FOR DRUMS & DANCERS

• Be on time: Dancer Registration will begin once the gates open and last until 15 minutes before grand entry.

• Appropriate dress and behavior are required in dance arena as deemed by the GNAA Pow Wow Committee.

• All Specials, Giveaways and Raffles must be coordinated with the GNAA Pow Wow Committee.

• While dancing at our Wow Wow, please honor the protocol of the GNAA Pow Wow Committee.

• Always listen to the Master of Ceremonies.

• Stand up during the Grand Entry.

• Respect the position of the head Male and Female dancers.

• Show respect for flags and honor songs by standing in place until the sponsors of the songs have danced a complete circle.

• Some songs require that you dance only if you are familiar with the routine or are eligible to participate.

  • Only Veterans are permitted to dance some Veteran's songs, unless otherwise stated. Listen to the Master of Ceremonies for instructions.

• Please stand and remove hats/caps during the flag song. It is not a song for dancing.

• Certain items of religious significance should be worn only by those qualified to do so.

• The Drums are sometimes closed. Check with the Head Singer for permission to sing.

• If you are uncertain of etiquette or procedure, please check with the Master of Ceremonies, the Arena Director or the Head Dancers.

• Our Pow Wow ground should be considered a sacred space:

  • Do not bring alcohol, drugs or firearms to our Pow Wow. Violators will be asked to leave the grounds immediately.

  • Do not ever cross the arena grounds.

  • Absolutely no smoking is allowed in or around the dance arena.

• Only registered drum members allowed to drum during drum and dance competition.

• All final decisions will be made by the GNAA Pow Wow Committee.