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

Indigenous hoop dancer teaching powwow workouts in Santa Fe

Introduction to Hoop Dancing