They are the ones who have lived through many changes, and see things through wiser eyes. When we treat our elders with honor and respect, we also teach the young ones how to treat us when we reach that stage in life. Dances Native Americans spring from a heritage of singing and dancing. The dances are a gift which bring us together, remind us of who we are, and bring us strength. It has been said that as long as we sing and dance together, our people will flourish.
Dances are good medicine for everyone.
The ones who come to watch are as important to the dance as those who sing or dance. Those who cook and feed the people are part of the backbone that makes all things work together. The friendship and sharing that takes place is part of the good medicine of the dances. When we all move together in perfect accord with the Creator and the earth, we put things in balance. Dances affirm our connection to the Creator, the earth, the past, present, and future of each other.