4TH ANNUAL YOUTH HOOP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP - SANTA FE NM, 2025
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August 2 & 3, 2025 • 9am–5pm
Free Admission, Free Parking
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710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM
Milner Plaza
Museum Of Indian Arts & Culture
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This annual Youth Hoop Dance Championship celebrates the empowerment of Native youth through dance and culture. In this safe environment, new and experienced youth dancers come together to encourage and challenge each other through the sharing of their individual interpretation of the hoop dance while educating the local community of Santa Fe about their rich culture and heritage.
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The championship will be live streamed on the Lightning Boy Foundation Facebook page both days, starting at 9AM Mountain Standard Time with the Grand Entry of dancers.
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Sponsorships are welcomed by clicking here and local food vendors are encouraged to contact Isabelle at lightningboyfoundation@gmail.com to secure a spot for the weekend.
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Competitive Divisions:
Tiny Tot Division ( 5 years old & under )
Youth Division ( 6 years to 12 years old )
Teenage Division ( 13 years to 17 years old )
Collegiate Division ( 18 years to 26 years old)
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Hosted by:
Lightning Boy Foundation Inc. in
partnership with the Museum Of Indian Arts & Culture
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Recommendations for event:
Park in designated lots for general public
Bring collapsable chairs, sun protection and refillable water bottles
Restrooms open inside Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
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Pre-Registration is open online until July 31 @ 11:59PM
Register online or come early to the event between 7:30am-8:30am on August 2 to register in person.
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Rules & Agenda
Rules have been developed with input from the Hoop staff and Advisors to the program. If you would like to enter the championship, please read the rules carefully. The agenda is subject to change with weather, technical or other incidental related issues. Please direct any questions to: lightningboyfoundation@gmail.com.
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Youth Hoop Dance Championship Rules
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Agenda for Youth Hoop Dance Championship
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MUSEUM OF INDIAN ARTS + CULTURE
On Museum Hill, off Old Santa Fe Trail, 710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-1269 www.IndianArtsAndCulture.org