Book Description

An outstanding resource on Lakota dance! Based largely on the profound knowledge of Ben Black Bear Sr., Lakota song structure, voice, song types, drum beat types, dance posture and steps, and much more is presented. Includes historical background and discussion of the Flag Song, Omaha Dance, Grass Flattening Song, Parade Song, Not Dressed to Dance Song, Veteran's Songs, War Party Songs, Victory Dance, Sneak-up Dance, Social Dances, Love Songs, and many more. The text is presented in Lakota and English and includes many black-and-white photographs.