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Lesson 2#        Activity 2.1 : Men's Dance Styles - The Grass Dance
                                                           

Internet directions:  Research the following address and complete the questions.

                                     http://www.powwows.com/dancing/grass.html

1. What was grass dancing originally done as?
   
   
   
2. What are the two things of virtue(distinction) of grass dancing?
   
   
   
3. Describe the dancing style of the Grass Dance.
   
   
   
4. Where did the movements of the grass dance come from?
   
   
   
5. What does the name "Grass Dance" mean?
   
   
   
6. Describe the outfit that a grass dancer would wear.
   
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