World Championship Hoop Dance Contest

Name: World Championship Hoop Dance Contest
Start: 2025-02-15T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-02-16T17:00:00-07:00
Location: 2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United States, Arizona 85004

Schedule

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 16 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United States, Arizona 85004 | Phoenix, AZ

Welcome to the 2025 World Championship Hoop Dance Contest at the Heard Museum!
This celebrated annual event draws over 100 dancers from diverse tribal backgrounds across Turtle Island, showcasing their exceptional skills and upholding the rich traditions of hoop dance.
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
- 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬: Savor delicious offerings from local vendors and the Heard Museum’s award-winning restaurant.
- 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Enjoy hoop-themed activities for all ages and explore offerings from community partners.
- 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞: Visit the Official Hoop Dance Merch Booth for exclusive event merchandise.
- 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: If you can’t attend in person, watch the event live thanks to our streaming partner, Gila River Broadcasting, on heard.org/hoop.
Since its debut at the Heard Museum in 1991, the World Championship Hoop Dance Contest has become a key event for cultural preservation, highlighting and continuing the deep history of hoop dancing within Indigenous communities.
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
- 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: Find alternative parking options with our Parking Map (on heard.org) to ensure a smooth arrival.
- 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Enjoy eco-friendly travel and hop off at the Encanto/Central stop via Valley Metro Light Rail.
- 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞: Opt for convenient ride-share options to skip parking hassles and enjoy your visit.
For more information on the event, including FAQs, contest details, and more, please visit our Hoop Dance Contest webpage.
Celebrate the artistry and excellence of Indigenous peoples at the 2024 Heard Hoop Dance Contest! We look forward to seeing you there!