That Independence Day weekend they danced at Chimney Rock, CO, which is a sacred place to them. The Corn Dance began at noon, with an elder leading, as he scattered corn pollen for the rain to follow. The ceremony was performed by singers, dancers, and drummers. As soon as the corn dance ended it began to sprinkle. It rained on their corn at Shungopavi the day after the Hopi returned from the Chimney Rock dance.
People are representatives of clouds - more people, more clouds.
God and nature are one, and the soul of all is one. On May 31 through June 1 this year of 1997, the Shungopavi dancers and singers will return to Chimney Rock Archaeological Site in Colorado for the third time. There will be three dances each day at noon and 2 and 4. All are welcome, but are requested to observe only one dance to accommodate more people. Dancers will stay at the site for four nights.