2019 - $30 - 2 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin - Fancy Dance

It is at once dazzling and colourful, energetic and fast-paced! A spectator favourite at many competitive gatherings, the Fancy Dance is one of the more recent additions to powwow dance categories. A fancy dancer must possess athleticism and stamina to perform this freestyle dance, which may include spins, twirls, or even flips, all while staying in time with the drumbeats and chants. Fancy Dance regalia are elaborate and unique—every element is a deeply personal expression of one's lineage, heritage, and/or personal journey. Typically, a fancy dancer wears colour-coordinated feather bustles: one behind the shoulders and another behind the hips, along with arm cuffs. A breastplate made from hair-pipe (bone) beads may be worn over the beaded bodice. The dancer's moccasins may also be topped with bells that ring out with every spirited step, while the swaying feathers of the hair roach accentuate the physicality of it all. The purposeful movements of a powwow dancer stir the soul as they move to the rhythmic beat of the drum. Within the circle, complex footwork and acrobatic feats entertain and tell a story—for every symbolic gesture is a shared heartbeat reaching out, connecting with every observer, in a powerful expression of identity, spirituality, and heritage.

Specifications
No. 168731
Mintage 3,500
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish proof
Weight (g) 62.69
Diameter (mm) 50
Edge serrated
Certificate serialized
Face value 30 dollars
Artist Garrison Garrow (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)