Amazing Hoop Dance performance by Nakotah LaRance at the SWAIA FASHION SHOW..Song by A Tribe Called Red- Electric Pow Wow Drum www.electricpowwow.com .video by John Herrera. Student IAIA. | Dude, I'm From The Rez

'That healing energy': Hoop dancer's spirit is celebrated at world championship

Delving into the intricate history of the Native American hoop dance, a mesmerizing tradition deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric of diverse indigenous tribes across North America. While the specifics of its origin may vary among tribes, there’s unanimous acknowledgment that this dance form boasts ancient roots, evolving gracefully over centuries. From its ceremonial and spiritual origins, where circular movements and symbolic shapes beautifully embodied the interconnectedness of all living

Cirque Du Soleil's Native American Hoop Dancer, Eric Hernandez The hoop is symbolic of ''the never-ending circle of life.'' It has no beginning and no end. Many tribal groups across North America used the hoop in traditional healing ceremonies, and the hoop's significance enhances the embodiment of healing ceremonies. Tribal healers and holy men have long regarded the hoop as sacred and many have used it in their ceremonies. Visions and ailments were seen through some of these hoops by tribal ho

Star Chief Eagle is an enrolled member of the (Sicangu Lakota) and is one of the premier hoop dancers in the world. The impact of the stories that she tells through her art is undeniable. This video was recorded at the Lakota Food Summit in Rapid City presented by Thunder Valley. You can visit her website for more information about when and where you can see her in person. https://lakota.law/3zcOKZq | Lakota People's Law Project

Nakotah and I going at it in Japan 🇯🇵. Love and miss you brother. | Eric Hernandez