1m 30s

Traditional Stomp Dancing

Joshua Hinson, Director, Language Department, Division of Culture & Humanities, Chickasaw Nation

Joshua Hinson explains how stomp dance is a ceremonial tradition for the people of Southwestern tribes.

3m 30s

Stomp Dance: Conversations with God

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture

• Culture

Chickasaw stomp dances have always held spiritual significance.

1m

Shell Shakers: Stomp Dance Rhythm-Makers

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture

• Culture

Turtle shell shakers are used in traditional stomp dances and are worn on the legs of Chickasaw women.

1m 30s

Chokkilissa: A Place where Chickasaws Can Dance Again

Brad Lieb

Chokkilissa, or the "Old Town" as it became known, should became a place "where the Chickasaws can dance again."

4m

The Chickasaw Cultural Center: Stomp Dance Demonstration

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture

• Culture

The Stomp Dance is an important aspect of Chickasaw culture that illustrates the Nation's spiritual and musical connection to the environment.

1m

Eddie Postoak: Stomp Dance Prayer

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture

Cultural demonstrator Eddie Postoak describes the stomp dance, every aspect of which is spiritual and of central significance to the Chickasaws.

2m 30s

Chickasaw Stomp Grounds: Fire, Dance and Smoke

Jeannie Barbour

Jeannie Barbour describes the stomp dance and the spiritual meaning of the smoke rising from the fire.

1m

Jeremy Wallace: Living Chickasaw Culture

Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw Nation

Jeremy Wallace was a cultural instructor at the Chickasaw Cultural Center, a drummer, singer, artist and stomp dancer.