Social dancing has long been a tradition of the Choctaw people. During the Labor Day Festival, dancers invite spectators to join in on the fun and participate in dances like the Snake Dance.
2022 Labor Day Festival Choctaw Village Activities
Published October 1, 2022
Newly crowned Miss Choctaw Nation, Haleigh Gibson, gets stolen and twirled during the Stealing Partners dance at the Choctaw Village. In the past, the Stealing Partners Dance was important in courtship. Today the dance still allows younger generations to get to know one another.
Stacy Shepherd smiles as she participates in the social dancing at the Choctaw Village.
All ages were encouraged to participate in the Choctaw Social Dancing, an event that is a crowd favorite.
As social dancing gets underway, green grass, long dresses and plenty of smiles are on display.
Paula Carney and family have fun together at the Choctaw Village.
Visitors learn traditional Choctaw pottery at the Choctaw Village.
Visitors learn more about the history and preservation of Choctaw heirloom crops.
Karen Downen, with Choctaw Nation Historic Preservation, demonstrates traditional Choctaw pottery making.
Karen Downen, with Choctaw Nation Historic Preservation, demonstrates traditional Choctaw pottery making.
