Hoop Dance History

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The hoop dance is a story-telling ritual, universally adopted by the tribes of Native Americans. This spiritual dance originated as a custom of the Puebloan people in New Mexico. “ In its earliest form, the dance is believed to have been part of a healing ceremony designed to restore balance and harmony in the world”( Weiser 2). The practice of hoop dancing varies tribally, incorporating the indigenous culture of each clan. Symbolism is an essential part of the performance because of the meaning it gives to the dance. Native American ideology contains a prominent connection with the nature of life’s vitality.
This spiritual dance started long ago in the area of New Mexico by the puebloan people around the 1930’s. Surrounding Native American

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