5TH ANNUAL YOUTH HOOP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

MUSEUM OF INDIAN ARTS + CULTURE

On Museum Hill, off Old Santa Fe Trail, 710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505

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AUGUST 1-2, 2026 I 9AM - 4PM

​Free Admission, Free Parking

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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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Sponsorship information is available by clicking here and click button to the right to become an official sponsor of the event!​​

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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 18 years old )

Collegiate Division ( 19 years to 26 years old)​

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Seating & Guest Information:

There will be limited bleacher seating available for guests at the event. However, you are strongly encouraged to bring your own collapsible or portable chairs for added comfort throughout the day.

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Please also note that the sun can be intense, so we recommend bringing sun protection such as hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen, along with handheld fans to help stay cool. Guests are also encouraged to bring refillable water bottles to stay hydrated, as water stations will be available on site.

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Parking Information:
Parking is free for all guests attending the 5th Annual Youth Hoop Dance Championship at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Guests may park in the main parking lot located at the front of the museum, as well as in the additional parking area across the street at the Botanical Gardens.

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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 1st 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