fancy dance

American  

noun

1. Also called pan-Indian dancing.  a fast Native American powwow dance that features jumping and twirling, with participants wearing bright colors and flying feathers and ribbons.

2. a dress ball.

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Other Word Forms

• fancy dancer noun

Example Sentences

In addition to hanging out and going on hikes, the list of bonding activities from their time in Vancouver includes going to see an elderly Vancouver Korean choir perform “Mamma Mia” and attending a screening of “Fancy Dance,” an indie film starring Gladstone that hit theaters while they were shooting.

From Los Angeles Times

“Fancy Dance“: In select theaters starting June 21; on Apple TV+ starting June 28.

From Seattle Times

Gladstone will next be seen in the independent feature film “Fancy Dance,” opening in cinemas June 21 and streaming on Apple TV+ starting June 28.

From Seattle Times

The 2023 movie “Fancy Dance,” which stars Gladstone and premiered at Sundance, will stream on Apple+.

From Seattle Times

“But if you look at ‘Night Country,’ if you look at ‘Fancy Dance,’ we’re starting to see the tide shift a little when it comes to inclusion of Native American women.

From Seattle Times