This is usually a closed society dance performed by Veterans. 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.