Powwows versus Hoop Dancing

Yay. I think am going heading to a powwow this weekend, my first since New Years.  I have been dancing since I could walk. My family has many powwow dancers but I am the only hoop dancer.  I like being unique.

Just in case you don't know, a Native American powwow is very different than a hoop dance contest. 

Powwows

• Big events
• 6+ dance styles
• Separate contests for men and women
• Dancers in the same category all dance at the same time.

Hoop Dance Contest

• Small enough to know every dancer's name
• Only 1 dance style
• Men and women compete against another
• Competitors dance 1 at a time

So, which do I like? Both, but in separate ways.