When I was a little girl in the 1960’s I saw a young man do this dance. I asked him to dance. I loved it and told everyone to come see him. He ran off and disappeared. I was horrified. I found out later that it was illegal for him to do the dance. Glad that times have changed. Wherever he is, I hope all is well with him.
@@ramkc9129 Real story. As a little girl I didn’t know it was illegal. After I saw him do the hoop dance I ran and told everyone I saw how wonderful it was and to come see him. As an old lady now, I am horrified that anyone could have be arrested for dancing their native dances. I am grateful that I got to see him dance in person. It is a treasured memory.
@@ramkc9129 The only threat this country has deemed serious enough are Native Americans. Why? Because they're the original inhabitants of this land. As a result, various policies were placed in order to limit their power. I won't go into detail about such policies because they're too long and many. However, I will say that they had NO right to religious practice until 1978. That's right. The First Amendment didn't apply to them. Native Americans (which include Alaskan Inuits and Native Hawaiians), could not practice ANY form of "Native" religion. This encompasses ceremonies, dances, songs, and certain attire. For example, wearing eagle feathers is sacred to many Native peoples and are part of their attire. However, the eagle is an endangered species. As a result, using eagle feathers was illegal. After much advocacy, a resolution was agreed upon. Native peoples could acquire feathers from dead eagles. If an eagle died at a sanctuary or zoo for example, the sanctuary/zoo has to send the feathers to Native nations.
Amazing! I'm descended from Lakota Sioux Native Americans and was greatly impressed with this young man's talented exhibition! Thanks for making an old woman's day!
If you are a Native American, and have been tought the traditional ways, keep them in your heart. Stay in close contact with the CREATOR OF ALL LIFE. He is our only hope to have Everlasting Life.
In school I showed my friends how to do the eagle one it was awesome, I love being native so much pride ( remember seeing a hoop dancer on the bus with my sister.. it's like I was in a trance, i wish i gave him my number haha)
This is the first time I have seen a hoop dance ( from Australia). It's incredibly skilful and quite mesmerising. Does this dance belong to a specific tribe?
Incredible. I thought the hoops looked like sacred geometry and when he stepped through them it was like stepping through a portal or becoming one with divine creation. Very powerful whether intended or not as the message 💗
You've got it. That is what the Osage Indian shaman told me 24 years ago when I was his apprentice. You can create a new world, step through a portal, or create a portal.
I'm Wazhazhe, "Osage" in English ...we don't and didn't have shamans.... we have medicine keepers which is the best way to describe them... I guess you can translate that as medicine men/women in English or as Shaman as meant by the Tungusik... but not really... these non-Wazhazhe words don't truly define it...
I’m Cherokee and I am a registered native, this is the kind of stuff I wish I could do and be connected with but my family doesn’t live on a reservation and we aren’t involved in the tribe. I wish to learn and get involved someday
Same here I am Mexican Nahuatl origin. We just went our oen way. But I am taught the family traditions and do them every year. We just do it different. Also I learned the dances in my own of Mexico. I just do it differently. You can learn still: Look up Cherokee hoop dancing tutorial
Here in (lower Alabama and north west Florida ) L.A. we have Pow Wows where dancing and storytelling are done. Look in your area for them. They will welcome you in. We are family.
Absolutely fabulous. The children were enthralled and joined in 'cheering' him on. It takes some doing to captivate children like that. Fantastic dancer and dance.
You should see Circus Olay. My family watched it in Vegas (the circus travels). They are so impressive. I have never seen anything else like them. They have gymnists, to dancers, and singers! Also there was this asian group (can't remember their name) they were right up the with circus Olay. So awesome. I love dance, grew up with ballet, hiphop, jazz and lyrical. Dance is honestly the best thing to pass time and it is so expressive!😃
@@SnappySnapfire I've never seen something like this before. Maybe for you it's not rare but this culture is just a little part in this big world and without the Internet most would have never seen because they are too far away for example.
@@natalieschuette3679 He's wrong. Pow-wows do not always have "hoop dancers" or contest. And no, you did not offend anyone. Snatchy is just being rude because he thinks pow-wows are traditional. They are not. Pow-wows are left overs from the Wild West shows with Bill Cody and a circus to spit on Indians for staged massacres. Today, pow-wows are social or contest for money prizes. Even singers at the drum get paid. These are not ceremonial. Frybread, pow-wows and hoop dancing are modern pan Indian results to entertain natives and non natives alike.
that group of boys were VERY disrespectful. they didn't even follow directions. the culture respects and EXPECTS warrior yells and wolf howls. the instructor told them as much and encouraged it. whypipo don't listen.
@@mshikendodem4316 Appropriating other cultures is a good thing. It demonstrates respect and honor to that culture. It also helps to preserve culture that may be forgotten otherwise.
Wow! A big round of applause for not only the performers but also to the children watching the dance. Their enthusiasm and appreciation are crucial for preserving this precious heritage of native American people.
At one point, before the dancer REALLY got started, it reminded me of how my classmates and I would play "jump rope" during recess on the playground, more than 50 years ago. Two long ropes, in the left and right hands of a girl on each end, would be spun like an egg beater on the pavement, and this was called Double Dutch. If a girl could jump into the egg beater and jump both ropes at the same time, she was accepted as one of the cool kids. But we could never have even imagined an art and skill like this hoop dance, or even come CLOSE to doing it. AMAZING!
I'm so glad that the music, costumes, dances and traditions of our Native Americans are still alive and well... especially in the younger people! Beautiful!
Increible respeto muchisimo su cultura. Ustedes son unicos cuidadores de la madre tierra. Espiritualidad, enseñanza para los demas. Muy bello bellisimo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻saludos desde Panama 🇵🇦🇺🇸💖
Dancers work for hours everyday. It takes so much time just to master a technique. You even have to practice outside of class to be the best. Dance is really competitive.😅
I've seen him perform a few times in person and the first time I turned to my friend and said "dude, his calves are so STRONG" I'd pass out in like 30 seconds.
"O si- yo" hello, From Song of Mockingbird Cherokee/ Osage. In the circle, No one is in front as no one is behind, no one above and no one below. We R all equal. May the great spirit creator be with U always.
Folks, this is Cody Boettner, not Nakotah LaRance. Both wonderful dancers. R.I.P. beautiful soul Nakotah. You made people happy wherever you went with your dance magic.
Thank you for honoring your ancestors by keeping your culture alive, I truly love and appreciate all that you are and the courage you have shown thru the ages despite the oppression from the ones who took your lands of freedom because no doubt this is all yours. Thank you for sharing this infinitesimal part of who you are and your culture...waiting for more ! 🙏🏼👍🏼😃
This man is doing what every indigenous culture does and Christianity can't yet do. He is letting the Spirit of Life speak through the animals to his spirit and dancing out the circle of that wisdom for the blessing of humanity. He is our brother and we should ask forgiveness of the people with his spiritual sight as their identifying religion and thank him for continuing to offer his gifts out of his love for this sacred land
aye how's things going your way?..I'm a Queensland Murri and originally from a town called cunnamulla which is stuck out in the outback which is beautiful country aye..and anytime brother
Did anyone else notice, this amazing man never lost his breath?!? Astounding physical and mental ability. Thank you for sharing. All things love to you....❤️
Have watched Kevin Locke dance for over 40 years, and Jackie Bird for over 20. This guy is fantastic, like his predecessors. Easy to see why he's a champion!
Wow it's my 1st time seeing this kind of thing ever, it's fascinating, tysm for sharing. ppl who perpetuate traditions so they're not lost deserve big thumbs up
Unbelievable, stunning oray of agility and skill beyond human comprehension. I can't walk and chew gum at the same time, and this young man goes beyond the boundries of human. Love it. 💕
I loved that he explained the dance to the kids in a way that was easy for them to understand. Our cultural preservation is very important, and that is true for all cultures. When someone speaks negatively about anyone's culture and traditions it comes from a place of ignorance. Not meaning stupid, but meaning that they don't know or understand. You cannot appreciate the story without knowing what it is.
Oh my goodness!!!! They are such blessings! I saw so much in the hoops, earth, an alligator, atoms, connections. Was he dancing or floating just above the ground!?! Simply amazing! Thank you posting this! He's a living treasure!
I love hoop dancing so much. I’m in complete awe every time I have the privilege of seeing it. ❤️ thank you internet for opening my eyes to such wonderful and new (to me) cultures.
Totally Awesome. Your culture is outstanding. Our Australian Aboriginals are just taking pride in their heritage. My daughter can speak the native tongue our local elder can not.
That was incredible to watch! Thank you for showing a part. of your culture to the world at large. It is high time that the various Native American cultures take their rightful places of honor and respect That they have deserved since the time when European people first encountered your ancestors. Please continue your amazing outreach.
Australian aboriginals take pride in their culture, but just look at them. How much of their 'culture' has come from white man? simple start...when did aboriginals get a 'traditional' flag?
@@davidedwards3361 your comment shows how ignorant you are about the Aboriginals. They lost their culture when the white man came over and stole children from their families and forced them to be white. Aboriginals have their own culture that survived for thousands of years before white colonisers came over. Luckily, they are rediscovering and reclaiming their traditional culture but what do you expect them to do? Go into the outback and live a primitive life to prove to you that they have their own culture?
8th? That was better than anything I ever saw out there and so symbolic! And the beautiful dress I wonder what tribe he is Such energy The kids LOVED it and THAT is something too
It was stated the dancer was was #8 in the competition. My Gosh, as good as this was I can't even imagination how well the others were. Thank you for sharing!!
I always get a overwhelming feeling of peace and tranquility when I hear the music and see the dancing from Native Americans. Feel like I've gone home after a long absence. And don't know why. Thank you. Talented doesn't say enough.
This is so beautiful! The footwork, the hoop work, keeping the beat, just amazing! I also loved the representation of the animals in the dance with the hoops! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing piece of art and history!
There are titles for world champion hoop dancers, And many other Native American, Or American Indian Style of dance. Look some up on RU-vid! You'll be blown away... Pow wow, Fancy dancers, Native American Dance competitions.. Just a couple Search terms to start With. The women's Dances are escaping me at the moment... And don't ever make the insult of referring To their regalia as a costume... Thankfully I've never done it but I'll save you The tongue Lashing now that I know! Also really cool little known sport called Indian relay... It's something really modern done on horseback. Wild! Enjoy and always remember who was here 1st . Indigenous respect.
@@wolffriendinus i I was responding to the comment that he didn't use hoops in his dance I did not commit on the clothes looks like he was using hoops to me the other commenter said he didn't use hoops maybe that clears my response up you have a blessed day and life
As an indigenous person from North Scotland UK We have many dances that the warriors used to maintain strength and stamina for battle. This was amazing to see these wonderful young people keeping up tradition ❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Beautiful....it his passion, his calling, his duty, his gift he was given....I cried when I watched it and thought of the several hundred unmarked graves of Indigenous children never given a chance to practice their cultural ceromonies, dances, speak their language here in Canada....but this guy is living proof that he has answered his calling, sharing his marvellous gifts. Miigwetch! (Thank You in OUR Ojibwe language)
