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GRASS DANCE The origin of the Grass Dance is believed that the dancers were called out to the place where feasts and special events were to take place. The dancers blessed the ground while they danced in time with the beat of the Drum. While they danced, they flattened the grass with their feet in preparation for the events to take place. The regalia are designed to move with and enhance the motions of the dancer. The dancer moves his hips, arms, head and shoulders in harmony with the movement of his legs and dance steps. Dancers attempt to imitate nature, resembling the gentle swaying of grass on a windy day. Grass dancers must display balance, endurance, co-ordination and gracefulness. All movements are done both on the left and right sides. The Grass Dance allows for originality as the dancers can create their own unique steps and movements, which differ from others. Because of the elaborate and precise nature of the movements, these dancers must possess a lot of flexibility and stamina.
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GRASS DANCE
The origin of the Grass Dance is believed that the dancers were called out to the place where feasts and special events were to take place. The dancers blessed the ground while they danced in time with the beat of the Drum. While they danced, they flattened the grass with their feet in preparation for the events to take place. The regalia are designed to move with and enhance the motions of the dancer.
The dancer moves his hips, arms, head and shoulders in harmony with the movement of his legs and dance steps. Dancers attempt to imitate nature, resembling the gentle swaying of grass on a windy day. Grass dancers must display balance, endurance, co-ordination and gracefulness. All movements are done both on the left and right sides.
The Grass Dance allows for originality as the dancers can create their own unique steps and movements, which differ from others. Because of the elaborate and precise nature of the movements, these dancers must possess a lot of flexibility and stamina.
