Eddie Swimmer, an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) from Kolanvyi (Big Cove), performs the hoop dance during Community Day at the 113th Cherokee Indian Fair on Saturday, Oct. 11. Swimmer is the inaugural World Champion Hoop Dancer. The song was sung by Will Tushka, an EBCI tribal member from Kolanvyi. | Cherokee One Feather

The Aniyvwiyahi Dancers performed the Corn Dance during the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ inauguration event at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the morning of Monday, Oct. 6. (Videography by Sheena Brings Plenty) | Cherokee One Feather

Information about and demo of the Quail Dance at Oconaluftee Indian Village in Cherokee, NC Remember these are social dances which were traditionally done to socialize with people from other villages or even other tribes. They are easy enough so that anyone can participate. They are not ceremonial dances, so it’s ok to demonstrate them for the public Also, Possessing a Sense of Humor is a Cherokee core value. You’ll see the dancers joking around and having a good time during these dance demonstr