č̓maqs "Outstanding" Dance Championships
Sat, Nov 14 / 11am-5pm
Join us for the č̓maqs Dance Championships—a celebration of Native American Heritage Month at Northern Quest! Experience the authentic sounds of Pow-Wow songs, the beauty of traditional regalia, and the unique styles of dancers and drummers traveling from near and far. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the festivities and cheer on the dancers as they take the floor in Women's Basket Hat, Women's Jingle, Men's Chicken, Men's Traditional, and Team Dance categories.
Dance Specials
This year's competition will feature two bracket-style specials. All specials are in person and open to dancers 18 years or older.
Dancers will be accompanied by
Host Drums: Black Lodge & New Agency
Memorial Special: Men's Chicken
1st $1,000
2nd $800
3rd $600
4th $400
5th $200
Regular Special: Women's Basket Hat
1st $1,000
2nd $800
3rd $600
4th $400
5th $200
Bracketed Special: Men's Traditional
1st $2,000
2nd $1,500
3rd-4th $1,000
Bracketed Special: Women's Jingle
1st $2,000
2nd $1,500
3rd-4th $1,000
Team Dance Special
1st $2,000
2nd $1,500
3rd $1,000
Questions? Contact Alec Bluff at 509.671.0092 or ajbluff@kalispeltribe.com