In the duck dance one couple passes under the raised arms of a facing couple, like ducks diving for food. In the raccoon dance, a couple darts around other dancers, mimicking a playful pair of raccoons. The fast war dance and the four-step war dance were once part of the ritual prior to engaging in conflict. These dances are unique to the Choctaw because the women dance along with the men, a practice known only for this tribe. Social dances include the wedding dance, jump dance, and walk dance.
Social dances end with the walk dance, representing the beginning of the journey home.
The Choctaw also continue their tradition through the production of their cane baskets, regarded to be emblematic Choctaw culture. Some of the earliest written descriptions of Choctaw life describe how they used cane for bedding, mats and baskets. Contemporary basket makers gather and prepare materials in ways that are similar to those of their foremothers. However, basketry technology has not remained static and Choctaw basketweavers are noted for their innovations and the introductions of non-traditional materials, designs, and shapes. Weavers now dye their fibers with commercial, rather than vegetal dyes, creating colorful and complexly-patterned designs.