A pow-wow is often set up as a series of large circles. The center circle is the dance arena, the outside circle which is much larger consist of the MC's table, drum groups, and sitting areas for dancers and their families. Most of the various types of dances performed at a pow-wow are descended from the dances of the Plains tribes of Canada and the United States, the most common is the intertribal, where a drummer will sing a song and anyone who wants to can come and dance. The clothing worn by participants is known as Regalia. Music for pow-wow dance competition and other activities is provided by a "Drum," a group of performers who play a large, specially designed drum and sing traditional songs. The number of members of a drum group may vary, but is usually at least four people, and can be far more. Some members of the drum group may wear traditional regalia and dance as well as drum, other times drummers simply wear street clothing. Drums usually rotate
A pow-wow is often set up as a series of large circles. The center circle is the dance arena, the outside circle which is much larger consist of the MC's table, drum groups, and sitting areas for dancers and their families. Most of the various types of dances performed at a pow-wow are descended from the dances of the Plains tribes of Canada and the United States, the most common is the intertribal, where a drummer will sing a song and anyone who wants to can come and dance. The clothing worn by participants is known as Regalia. Music for pow-wow dance competition and other activities is provided by a "Drum," a group of performers who play a large, specially designed drum and sing traditional songs. The number of members of a drum group may vary, but is usually at least four people, and can be far more. Some members of the drum group may wear traditional regalia and dance as well as drum, other times drummers simply wear street clothing. Drums usually rotate