Dance and Culture

What is the jingle dress known for?

• Its beautiful orange color

• The sound it makes when it moves

• Its healing properties

• Its connection to the spirit world

What is a powwow?

• A dance competition

• A gathering to honor culture through song and dance

• A traditional ceremony

• A celebration of Mother Earth

What does the dance arena symbolize?

• Unity and infinite connections

• The beginning and end of a dance

• The spirit world and Earth

• The energy of the dancers

What did the author's youngest brother say to invigorate her spirit before her first solo dance?

• Dance hard

• You can do it

• Good luck

• Have fun

What style of dance did the author start learning at the age of 13?

• Fancy shawl

• Contemporary

• Jazz

• Tap

What did the author discover about dance?

• It is rigid and structured

• It is fluid and involves different styles

• It is only classical

• It is only traditional

Why did the author rely on dance to express herself in high school?

• Because she was shy

• Because she wanted to fit in

• Because she didn't have any friends

• Because she didn't like her classmates

What did the author feel when she performed her Eagle dance?

• Beautiful and strong

• Scared and nervous

• Tired and exhausted

• Sad and lonely

What does the author's daughter bring with her?

• Good energy

• Bad luck

• Sadness

• Anger

What will the author continue to do for the rest of her physical existence?

• Dance alongside her ancestors

• Travel the world

• Teach dance

• Compete in dance competitions