Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo Indian Dancing

Above, the winter buffalo dance. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Tonight, I took my friend Mitch into Gallup for the nightly Indian dancing at the County Courthouse square.

Tonight's performers were the Serpent Trail Dancers from the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo.

We had a good time and Mitch was brought up by an Indian lady who sat next to us to join in on the round dance towards the end of tonight's program. Audience members either volunteered to join in or one of the dance troupe would bring them up.

Naturally, I had my camera handy (with zoom lens this time) to record the festivities.

Here's some photos:

Above, the eagle dance. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the eagle dance. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the singer and drummer. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the winter buffalo dance. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the winter buffalo dance. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, it's audience participation time during the round dance. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Mitch was brought up for the round dance by this lady. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the round dance. Photo by Armand Vaquer.