Snake dance

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Snake dance is a term used to refer to a parade before a high school or college homecoming dance. The parade includes floats built by each high school class, marching bands, students, and alumni. It usually starts in a central business district or school location and ends with an evening bonfire and pep rally near the school. "Snake" refers to a line of students and "Snake Dance" is a traditional term. According to the University of Northern Iowa archives, it was done as early as 1922. ^[1]

Snake Dance can also refer to a part of the Pueblo American Indian celebrations. It originated from the Dream Dance.

[edit] References

http://www.emporia.edu/homecoming/snake.htm

http://www.tarleton.edu/~alumni/events.htm

http://www.library.uni.edu/speccoll/homecomingyby

Authors experience in McHenry County, Illinois in late 1970s

• Neith The Snake Dancer, modern take on ancient artform and video footage