The lodge dance program is open to all who want to come out and dance and have a great time. We have numerous dancers in our lodge who are willing to help, learn, show and educate anyone who is willing to come out and learn
Powwows-We have a large powwows at Fall Fellowship that are open to all. Also while you are up at camp come out on Wednesday night to the dance arbor and participate in the camp wide Pow-wow. We will offer food and fellowship. Not to mention a great time for dancing.
We have many different dance styles that we offer in our lodge such as:
- Modern Traditional
- Old style traditional
- Straight dance
- Grass dance
- Fancy dance
We also have a large group dance that focuses on the Cherokee quail dance. We are always open to new members!
The OA uses colorful and symbolic ceremonies based on American Indian traditions. There is an element of mystery in the ceremonies for the sake of its effect on the candidates; thus, most ceremonies are not performed in public. Ceremonies were once considered to be secret, consequently the OA has occasionally been viewed by some as a secret society. With the introduction of the Youth Protection program, secret ceremonies were abolished and guidelines now make clear that any concerned parent, guardian, or religious leader may view the ceremonies, attend meetings, or read scripts upon request to a council, district, lodge, or chapter official to assure themselves that there is nothing objectionable. Such persons are asked to safeguard the details relating to ceremonies for the sake of the participants.
