GRASS DANCE
The origin of the Grass Dance is believed
that the dancers were called out to the place
where feasts and special events were to
take place. The dancers blessed the ground
while they danced in time with the beat of
the Drum. While they danced, they fl attened
the grass with their feet in preparation for
the events to take place. The regalia are
designed to move with and enhance the
motions of the dancer.
The dancer moves his hips, arms, head and
shoulders in harmony with the movement of
his legs and dance steps. Dancers attempt
to imitate nature, resembling the gentle
swaying of grass on a windy day. Grass
dancers must display balance, endurance,
co-ordination and gracefulness. All
movements are done both on the left and
right sides.
The Grass Dance allows for originality as the
dancers can create their own unique steps
and movements, which differ from others.
Because of the elaborate and precise nature
of the movements, these dancers must
possess a lot of fl exibility and stamina.
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