Nakotah LaRance at the 2016 Heard Museum World Championship Hoop Dance Contest

26th Annual Heard Museum World Championship Hoop Dance Contest
First Place: Nakotah LaRance (Hopi/Tewa/Assinboin), Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico

[@MsHannah61]

He has passed away. Please offer your prayers today for the family of Nakotah LaRance. Nakotah was a world hoop dance champion, and instructor to many children. Nakotah was such a kind and generous soul and will be missed by the world. If you'd like to support financially, donations can be made to the Lightning Boy Foundation where Nakotah mentored many youth dancers. I will link the foundation in the comments below. Thank you.

[@katherinedevonshire3676]

😭

[@chloejohanna31]

He was a gift to the world and i'm sad to see him go so soon. Prayers to his family and much respect to the community. His legacy will be remembered.

[@janicejohnson6438]

What happened to.him? He looks young and healthy. RIP Nakota,, hope you are now dancing with your ancestors.

[@carylrose7502]

@@janicejohnson6438 He fell while climbing.

[@janicejohnson6438]

@@carylrose7502 So sorry to hear that. Thank you.

[@MayaRaimondo]

I still can’t believe he’s gone... just like that. 😔

[@septembervirgo3723]

Remembering you today Nakotah🌷🌷I will never forget you sweet soul🌸🌸💜💜🌷🌷🦋🦋💞💞

[@luckydarmar]

R.I.P. to this amazing native man❤🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏻

[@toulon505]

Nakotah LaRance (rip) Gone too soon..July 12, 2020...

[@naomizurcher8426]

RIP Nakotah. The ancestors welcome you and the joy your dancing will bring for eternity.

[@CarlaMcCarthyPomegranate96]

I miss you so much Nakotah! I still can’t believe you’re gone. I also miss your hugs so much too. 😭

[@lisareaume3857]

THIS MAKES ME MISS MY STEPDAD TIM WATERFALL in Manitou Springs CO. He was a great hoop dancer too!

[@myhappyplace4563]

Miss you so much Nakota!!! Miss your smile & wish you were still with us!!! U R the greatest!!!

[@elisegreen618]

May his memory be for a blessing to his beloved family, friends, students, & community.

[@thegreatcatsby409]

He dances amongst the stars now ✨💫 So glad we have these recordings of him to rewatch May his spirit continue to inspire 🙏🏼

[@brittneysanders4027]

Miss my native uncle nakota larance💔😭😥

[@lindagillespie6556]

He was an amazing hoop dancer many prayers hpfor his family’s members crossover and healing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pamelamarsh291]

So talented! Rest in peace, Nakotah. 🌟💫⭐️

[@Peace4All09]

Rest in Peace beautiful Soul, too soon, so sad, Blessed Be. :-(

[@misslaura4394]

I was so sad. I cried. And I didn't know him

[@skywind8030]

Rest in peace Nakotah! Your spirit lives on in the hoop dance. You are sooo missed. May Creator watch over us all!🐾🦅🙏🦅🐾

[@annabennett9374]

He came to my school today! It was the best thing ever! I got three hugs, got to hold the hoops he uses, and got a picture! XD

[@monkayboyo3360]

Anna Bennett well hes my instructor and i hang out with him alot soooooo.

[@thegreatcatsby409]

Anna, how wonderful that you got to meet him and see him perform live. It must have been very memorable.

[@user-cx4ry1hh1d]

Awesome dancer peace love n light from UK

[@septembervirgo3723]

Precious soul🌸I’m going to miss you so much🌷🌈💞🦋💜🕯🕊🌾🌸✨I love you Nakotah💜

[@chady2450]

My kids and wife seen him last year in an arkansas school...we are devastated with what a beautiful human being is lost.

[@patriciabennett1819]

Nakotah gave so much to this world and his passing is extremely sad . RIP Nakotah.His energyand skill of which he passed on to others was so impressive. Showed the world the best Hoop dancing whilst honouring his traditional Hopi Nation. Handsome in his regalia and truly a kind humble person,Nakotah will be remembered.Outstanding skill with so much dedication.Blessings and prayers to his family. Thank you so very much Nakotah May the Angels in heaven an God keep you safe.

[@cindybrownfield9483]

The dance world lost a wonderful dancer and teacher of the dance...I am sure he will be missed by many. Prayers for his family, friends and extended dance families.

[@TreeBug88]

Extraordinary human being may he rest in peace he passed away just in time the year the world is not getting better

[@ellebelle4094]

There is the Lakotah, the Dakotah, and the Nakotah. Fascinating that his name is Nakota. The Nakotah tribe is of the greater Sioux nation.

[@sallyannwheeler6327]

This is amazing. He was truly a very talented man. It is tragic he is no longer with us. I will always remember this remarkable young man. Prayers and all my condolences to his family. Sally. Cymru ( Wales) UK ❤️❤️

[@raidercarbone5529]

Endlessly resting in the next life... Me heart goes out to your family & friends.

[@smileyfacenative5573]

RIP to this native man💚❤️🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏻 Love his moves omg Amazing!!

[@Theflowoflove]

The purpose of living is to be the embodiment of love in all its forms through the cosmic dance. Nakotah & other Family members are the cosmic dance in all it's beautiful healing. Thank you so much for sharing. I also feel Nakotah's Hip hop hoop dances bring world Families together.

[@wendyerskine6951]

Miss your joy so much.

[@lindamoses5932]

He is fabulous! So sorry to hear of his passing such a terrible loss. Prayers for his family and community

[@Mlbguy]

May this Prince rest in Peace!

[@knottedthread]

This is the most beautiful thing I've ever watched. So moving. Goodness.

[@makinleyreal4070]

He came to my school and he and his dad were amazing！🏅🏅🏅🏅

[@breathnstop]

Oh my God, he must have been so special, God took him to sit by his right side.

[@barbaralewis981]

We are all so very blessed because of his incredible dancing. What a guy ! Bursting heart up high.

[@lisafox5715]

So amazing it makes me think of a world wind butterflies in the Eagles and the Beautiful Earth

[@lunasky5635]

You are a great teacher! Have been sawing for a few years. Learned A LOT from this video. I did run my finger over a saw blade upside down in the saw - once. As you said, you won’t do it again. Fortunately, it was a painful lesson so i have not done it ever again. Thanks for the reminder to relax and enjoy the process!

[@danielcobian2822]

Amazing

[@uckyfagteban2192]

3 hoops hard to master.... His one of a kind!!!! Biggest fan here Sir Nakota ☺ i

[@janicejohnson6438]

Wow, so good. He is one with his hoops.

[@lunatricks]

wow. great routine. So much good stuff. Your transition into the 5 hoop wings was awesome. Thanks

[@tittenfield8]

Wow. Just wow.

[@josette6214]

Sublim dancer! A great artistic talent!Many blessings to you! Meegwwech.

[@untiviagarcia3144]

Dang Nakota you are really doing good! I Miss You.. It's untivia The One You Met At Flagstaff... I Need To See You Again..I Keep Asking 4 You.. I'm Glad Your Okay An Doing Good Keep Up the Good Work.!! Love You My Frann.!!❤💯 Love The Videos And Your Hoop Dancing.. Hope To See You Soon..❤😇💯👍

[@SafetySpooon]

A legend walks.

[@suzannepicco2860]

Amazing! RIP Nakotah!

[@viccispider4667]

Wow beautiful i love your dance moves

[@rubyodell6961]

LOVE this Just GREAT! I was in the audience back then in 2016 - it's always FABULOUS!!!

[@Allhoney33]

That was badass! Loved it!

[@Nancyck27]

Breathtaking!! I'm tired just from watching! Amazing

[@jenniferverwiel2244]

Just amazing skill and artistry...goosebumps.😥

[@bbigd0]

What a terrible loss of such beautiful talent !

[@sheilabarron5532]

Such Amazing Peace Be With Y'all 🙏✌💙❤

[@susanmcgovern1969]

So incredible!

[@MayaRaimondo]

This boy... err, young man, has so much depth in everything he does.

[@camillecantrell2526]

Beautiful ...

[@biancaa6150]

he is chanelling.rest in peace.

[@janinamarjaani1599]

celebrate human excellence! super performance, thanks.

[@loravipperman3061]

Rest in peace 😔🌌🐺🙏💙😑

[@user-gk5uv3lv5n]

Супер! Красавец! Мечта!

[@weronikasito3069]

Przepiękny występ pełen pozytywnej energi pozdrawiam Weronika Sito Polska 😉🤗👍

[@LisaFriedrichs]

RIP

[@writerpenn2012]

What an amazing person! He went too soon.

[@frenchpizza9725]

Bring it family

[@jayadamsclearwater7515]

Hey, Caro... I hope both of your personalities have enjoyed this video. ; )

[@narartes3000]

Lindo👏👏👏🌎💯

[@MaryannRakowski]

Prayers 😂

[@pulsekronovi2362]

he came to my school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@carolgrubb6045]

❤️❤️❤️

[@JesusXhrist]

came to this video from an obituary in the New York Times, may he rest in peace

[@claudineholt9109]

RIP

[@peteminkler9958]

He's my uncle

[@josecarlosmoura8824]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😃😃😃😃😃

[@ThanhNguyen-rf9xg]

That what happened to me too!

[@Carizmojones]

How sad that he has passed away

[@MeisterKiel]

Super. Wie oft trainiert er ?

[@heatherwanderer777]

Rest in Peace

[@misslaura4394]

What does that mean

[@heatherwanderer777]

@@misslaura4394 Nakotah LaRance passed away after falling during rock climbing.

[@misslaura4394]

@@heatherwanderer777 what???!! No!! Omg!! When did that happen??

[@misslaura4394]

I just found his videos..I first seen his hoop dancing at a powwow. And then seen his video in Japan. Omg. I'm so heartbroken 💔

[@heatherwanderer777]

@@misslaura4394 3 or 4 days ago :(

[@robbideits6766]

This museum is the only fabulous part of Phoenix