The 2012 Northeastern PowWow Series is a dance competition that spans four powwows. Dancers must compete in ALL 3 powwows in order to be eligible to win and must also be present at the final FDR PowWow in September. At each PowWow, adult participants gain points based on their competition rank. Winners of the Series are dancers with the most accumulated points.
SPECIALS & POW WOW INFORMATION
Registration is ALWAYS FREE
June 2nd & 3rd, 2012 | Gateway to Nations Pow Wow
Location: Floyd Bennett Field
50 Aviation Road, Brooklyn, NY 11234
$1,500 Fancy Shawl
$1,000 Men’s Northern Traditional
Southern Straight
Smoke Dance
Grass Dance
Golden Age-Men/Women
Camping Available
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August 4th & 5th, 2012 | Bear Mountain Pow Wow
Southern Straight
Smoke Dance
Golden Age-Men/Women
Eastern War/Blanket
Camping Available
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September 22nd & 23rd, 2012 | FDR PowWow
Location: FDR State Park
2957 Crompond Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 (Westchester)
Sgt. Two Crow Men’s Traditional
Smoke Dance
Golden Age-Men/Women
Camping Available
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Contest Prize $$
(Traditional combined, Grass, Jingle, Fancy)
*Adult categories only
Adults 18+
1st-$800, 2nd-$600, 3rd-$400, 4th-$200
Teens 13-17 years old
1st-$400, 2nd-$250, 3rd-$150
Juniors 6-12 years old (Boys combined & Girls combined)
1st-$150, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$75
Tiny Tots 0-5 years old
All Specials are hosted by individuals and are subject to change.
For more information:
Web: http://www.redhawkcouncil.org
Email: native@redhawkcouncil.org
Phone: (718) 686-9297
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