The Gourd Dance precedes the grand entry. All people are invited to join in the dance. This dance is performed by side stepping with left foot, moving in a circular manner, some- times holding hands. The dance sometimes circles back upon itself. Songs are one to two accented beats with a melodic pattern.
Dancers use a long coup stick and ruffle.
It has a very fast beat, with dancers rising up and down with the whole body. In another style a skip and a hop are combined. Both include dipping down and some sneak-up movements. This dance has been adapted to other dance styles. Grass Dance - Grass Dancers wear fringe on shirts, pants, and apron.