They dance for participa tion and to start learning the dance steps. They dance to carry on tradition and eventually go on to contest dancing. The graceful, dignified up and down movements are accomplished by small steps and a bend at the knee. During honor beats, dancers bow at the waist to honor the drum. There are many distinct tribal dress styles, but all carry shawls over the left arm and a fan in the right hand.
Women wear a cloth dress, leggings, moccasins, and frills.