Native American hoop dancing dates back so far that even the tribes themselves are unsure of when it exactly started. What is known is it's more than a performance, it's even more than spiritual.

A North Branch, Minnesota second grader is in the national spotlight. He's preserving a rare art form and gaining accolades ...

Going into hoop dancing can be a major cardiovascular booster as it increases your heart rate and blood circulation. A single session of hoop dancing can burn calories pretty well, just like other ...

The Heard Museum's 35th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance contest took place Feb. 14-15, with Josiah Enriquez coming out ...

the world-class Heard Museum hosts the world championships for Native American hoop dancing. It's like a slam-dunk contest for dancers, except that these folks must don traditional dress before ...

When Dallas Arcand steps into the hoops, he’s not just dancing, but weaving history, storytelling and tradition into every move. This year, at the World Championship Hoop Dance Contest in ...

Several dancers with the Lightning Boy Foundation earned top honors at the 2025 Heard Museum World Hoop Dance Championship. Josiah Enriquez, 22, successfully defended his title and is now the back ...

When Dallas Arcand steps into the hoops, he’s not just dancing, but weaving history, storytelling and tradition into every move. This year, at the World Championship Hoop Dance Contest in Arizona, ...