Chris Thomas (Onondaga) and his Smoke Dancers provide an entertaining and educational Haudenosaunee social dance exhibition. Social dances, such as the round dance, rabbit dance, old moccasin dance and canoe or fishing dance, are for the enjoyment of all people. Chris serves as both the MC and singer, leading the dancers in their skillful and often fast-paced dances that honor the traditions and culture of the Haudenosaunee. Chris often invites guests to join in the dances and experience the world of Haudenosaunee dance first hand. Each dance is dependent upon different drumbeats, different chants and specific foot movements that each individual dancer can interpret into their own style. One of the most popular social dances is the smoke dance. The smoke dance is a derivation of the war dance and was originally only danced by men. It was a fast dance that was designed to exhibit the men’s skill and stamina. In later years, the women devised their own unique style of the dance.