This clip of the Cherokee Ant Dance was recorded during the final dance demonstration of the season at Oconaluftee Indian Village living history museum. In this traditional Cherokee social dance, the dancers depict ants working together in community, like our Cherokee people. All of the dancers in this video are either artisans or tour guides at Oconaluftee Indian Village, and all but one are enrolled members of a federally recognized Indigenous tribe Oconaluftee Indian Village is an open air li

In honor of #NationalDanceDay, the Cherokee Word of the Week is “dance.” From the Stomp Dance to the Bear, Friendship and Eagle, the expression of dance is an important part of Cherokee culture with great social and ceremonial meaning. | Visit Cherokee Nation

A ceremonial Cherokee dance with both spiritual and social meaning, celebrating important events and themes like harvest, redemption and forgiveness — the Cherokee Word of the Week is “stomp dance.” | Visit Cherokee Nation

In Native American history, music is considered sacred; it is often used for healing and building community connections. When Cherokee people sing traditional tribal songs, the intention is to invoke the power of the spirit world – to ask for healing for a plentiful harvest, and to show gratitude to earth. How does traditional Cherokee music affect you? Beautiful music and video credits go to the amazing @1n8v_nico. 🧡 | Visit Cherokee