[1] These gatherings are led by an individual who finds lead dancers and singers and introduces them to the audience, also providing dancing instructions.
[2] Socials within all Iroquois communities are meant to be enjoyed by all in attendance, especially when everyone dances.
The instruments used in the social dances in various combinations are the water drum, the horn rattle, hard sticks and the beating of the feet on the floor.
The social dances can be categorized into three types of step styles: "stomp," "fish" and "side-step shuffle".
The feet "hit" the floor with just enough impact to maintain the beat of the song.