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The dance commonly begins about the middle of the afternoon or later, after sundown. When it begins in the afternoon, there is always an intermission... →
When all is ready, the leaders walk out to the dance place.
Among the southern tribes, on the contrary, hats were sometimes worn in the dance, although this was not considered in strict accordance with the... →
At intervals between the songs, more especially after the trances have begun, the dancers unclasp hands and sit down to smoke or talk for a few... →
Facing inward, join hands so as to form a small circle. Then, without moving from their places they sing the opening song, according to previous... →