Native American Hoop Dance by World Champion Brian Hammill

Brian Hammill 2009, 2011 and 2012 World Champion Hoop Dancer. Pigeon Forge, TN
This was a great show with a great cast of Dancers. Rocked the house. I included the monologue because that truly tells the story of the dance.
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[@nspbh49]

I am still here. I read and appreciate all of the comments. Thanks for the support.

[@rhymeswithsomethingy4766]

If you're still here.. Just cam across it. Amazing hoop dance interpretation of the sphere of life 👍💕🌍

[@nspbh49]

I want to thank everyone for the wonderful comments. I feel blessed that my hoop dance touches everyone in a good way.

[@lexxiebodine1788]

I pray you're doing well as your wonderful work is still being enjoyed by fresh new eyes, attached to brand new fans*

[@adriel7540]

Absolutely incredible, beautiful, and moving. Your talent and endurance is humbling.

[@racheallange2056]

So beautiful to watch...I love the hoop dance...It is so ...well for me calming ..I could not take my eyes off of it...I saw it in real life way back when I was a teen and never forgot it.,and never will..

[@nspbh49]

@@racheallange2056 thank you very much. I am glad you enjoyed and hope you get to see it again in person

[@racheallange2056]

@@nspbh49 Thank you and your welcome ...I hope to one day...My great great grandmother was half Cherokee..Other then my red/blond hair ...I look just like her...I have seen her.photo...

[@twitchycurtains5482]

I live in Bolton, Lancashire, England. I have watched this many times over the last 4-5 years. I love it.

[@nspbh49]

Thank you. That is a true honor. Maybe one of these days we will be able to share in your part of the world.

[@rachelkear3657]

It is truly wonderful to watch! Thank you you so much for so generously sharing your culture with us! 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️

[@LEDANCETHERAPY]

I think the greatest thing a person can do is to share their culture with another person of another culture. I can't speak for everyone but I recognize the beauty and depth of the Native American Culture and even as an artist there is nothing wrong with finding entertainment as well as enlightenment through music and cultural dances. I feel blessed that despite all the negative atrocities against the Natives, they can still have the grace to share that which is so dear to them with everyone.

[@mylife-mychoice.7054]

This hoop dancer is very inspiring children. My five yr. Old grandchild saw a hoop dancer. For his first time . I am creatimg his first Grass dancer . I and him if he wanted to be a grass dancer! He said ,"NO, I Want to be a hoop dancer. ". I was speechless, and so proud of this young Native boy. I'm now will make him hoops. !!!!!

[@litawhitman6150]

Well said thank you native brother I'm from Gila River Az. Thank you for your service and thank you for sharing the circle of life. ♥️

[@leiblackbear7111]

Best hoop dancer ever! Many blessings. Thank you for not just learning the dance, but even better preserving the tradition and harmony.😄🤗❤️🦅🦬🌽🌎🦋

[@katinamayday]

I am so blessed to watch this champion again 💯💯💯✔️❤️

[@janetdavis3872]

The talent, the skills, it's breathtaking to watch. I would love to be able, someday, to watch this live. I am overwhelmed by the brilliance and beauty of this dance.

[@wahactomedicinehorse3922]

Incredible truly can feel the Spirit in your dance.....

[@marshasmall2771]

You have the moves of the old ones combined with the knowledge of today. You are amazing! I appreciate you.

[@TheRavenswoman]

I agree with you.....there is no reason to be sad....rather feel joy at the beauty, the sharing, the perseverance of a peoples.....pow wows are for celebration!

[@sherryl656]

We enjoyed you and your lovely family so much this year. Blessings to all❤

[@valentinafox4771]

A Beautiful Native Dance..must watch to see the different things one can do with Hoops!😘

[@peterwehr7168]

That was cool!!

[@valentinafox4771]

Peter Wehr I'm happy that You enjoyed this video!♡

[@peterwehr7168]

I did, thank you for sharing!

[@K.T-]

Very good brother! 👍🏻

[@Recherchez117]

im ojicree..half cree, half ojibiwe...now this is my opinion...when this guy sed it was a healing dance...he wasn't lying...made me realised how that our culture is not dead...not yet anyway...and to keep it from dying early we first nation people must come together and show the world what we really are, that we are still here...let our drums rumble this land

[@janelee3982]

Bless our family to come together always. Every dance awakens the lost ones. I'm one of them, but never truly apart from my true family.

[@nspbh49]

Thank you very much for the comment. The dance is all about the importance of family

[@MakeupmandiTX01]

This was epic. I shared it with my son and he hasn't stopped dancing yet. ;)

[@bonniebarbee5401]

You are amazing you never got out of step with the music , the hoop work was out of this world ! You are a very blessed and talented dancer!

[@mysweetmadness06]

Brilliant, left my heart pounding and tears in my eyes. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@mjb1403]

I love the geometry of his statement. Beautiful. God bless you, brother. : )

[@semlam3733]

With all respect to you...protect your country,keep your culture and your traditions together and thanks for your performance Mr H

[@nspbh49]

Thank you.

[@Skadi_Moon_Goddess]

Thank you so much for posting this. The intro was great, I can watch this over and over. You are so talented, thank you for your service and for perpetuating your culture.

[@10solidrocks]

Brian Hammill is fantastic! I have to watch several times a month....he is amazing!!

[@jaylittleton1]

Highly appreciate that you included the story. My wife has only recently learned of hoop dancing and I didn't know enough to explain. Thank you for the healing that you continue to spread, Brian. Respect.

[@nspbh49]

Thank you and I appreciate the kind words

[@chetnahelenlawless5709]

Absolutely beautiful. So grateful you shared this. Deeply touched. Feel close to tears, I am so moved.

[@sunshinec54]

Thank you for sharing this, I really enjoyed watching it as well as letting the drumming enter my soul. 17 years ago in Cardiff, South Wales. I attended an educational conference of Native American Elders and with them was a 17 year old Welsh boy, who had learned this dance from various Native sources and he performed this for the audience. I seem to recall him using about 8 or 9 hoops. He received a standing ovation from all there that day! Always in awe of your traditions. Blessings.

[@TheKka13]

such magic, such a magical story within the dance - the world we live in is the world we make for ourself the beating of the drum, reminds us of our own beat our own drum that beats within us, this is the beat that we dance to, our own hoop dance of life a truly amazing dancer is he wow is so tru, classic dancer for sure love life and dance

[@audreyrussell4287]

Now that is some amazing talent best I've seen in a long time

[@lilannikootani]

We are still here ;-)...this dance is soooo beautiful,that you for sharing! A'ho

[@ChrisSobolewski]

Man. This crowd didn't appreciate your jokes, but I just want you to know I laughed my ass off in the first couple minutes, before you wowed me with your dancing.

[@mariahthach7843]

don't say that cowert

[@rubberduckykingjr33]

"Cowert"

[@susangraham8972]

I've watched this so many times. It soothes my soul

[@nspbh49]

Thank you

[@wbworkout]

I wish more people had this young Man's philosophy.

[@susangraham8972]

I have watched this video numerous times. it's so beautiful. it's comforting. it's something I can't really put words to. Thank you so much

[@Fangsinurface]

all I can say is wow. That was a beautiful dance.

[@susangraham8972]

I've started watching this everyday

[@itstheotherwhitemeat]

I love this. the music is welcoming no matter what mood your in.

[@sincerenativegal]

Absolutely gorgeous dancing. A honored blessing your way Brian. May the Grand Creator continue to bless your life and continue to share the dance with others.

[@HighCrafting]

Bless and be blessed! I'm about to start a journey of hula hooping and this was such an inspiration. I grew up in Oklahoma and Florida, so I feel very connected to my native brothers and sisters .... I enjoyed this dance , the music and the thong. Thank you for sharing . Peace.

[@moisesvillanueva9435]

Great and complete super warrior. Please keep on sending your message to the world, there we are for sure a lot of people who is concious about ancient cultures performances just as a way to share the whole world the strenghts of our roots. Congratulations!

[@AlFrisby]

Brian you dancing fool we love you!!!! "They outlawed the Ghost Dance but we shall rise again!" Robbie Robertson and the Red Road Ensemble

[@MrRocketpowerG]

i respect the natives undyingly, they are beings of pure spirit and they embrace a culture of rhythm. i would spend my life with them if i had the chance

[@abaum6712]

Wow, seriously amazing shapes and dance

[@psychobunny32]

that was beautiful. I probably would've waited to cheer till the end out of respect for the performance. Beautiful performance.

[@Hooptrip]

you have inspired me!

[@fernwebb5568]

I hope you and your loved ones are well and safely tucked away from the virus.

[@nspbh49]

Thank you. We are staying healthy and hoping to dance again soon

[@MichelleMCTran]

All comes to creation of Life and all creations. Each hoop Creates a sacred geometry. Yay I'm happy. I do the rain dance. Blessing Mother Earth and Father Sky and Blessing Grandfather Spirit. The Great Spirit

[@w84skm2c]

Thoroughly enjoyed the intro. The dance was fantastic!

[@christinemassena]

wow !!! this was amazing !!! i would have LOVED to have seen this in person !! i have always had a respect and fascination for everything native american . . . so connected with nature. it's a real treat seeing this dance. thank you. :)

[@susangraham8972]

As powerful as this in on video, I can only imagine how powerful it was in person

[@nspbh49]

The energy from that show was absolutely amazing.

[@deborahpalmer8298]

Wow! Just WOW!! Lost for words - AMAZING!

[@deborahpalmer8298]

No matter how many times I watch this gifted and talented young man, I never cease to be amazed. He is INCREDIBLE!

[@PennyHeart]

You gave me goose bumps by what you said. My husband is Native American. Happy Native American Heritage month to you.

[@rockinyourshoe]

I think this is great to have control over so many hoops and he is very fluid with his moves ...Beautiful

[@AngieCosco]

you're clearly the best dancer I've ever seen!!!!!

[@charlottegrady3890]

I'm always amazed when I see you hoop dancing. Hope to see you again at the World Championship at Heard.

[@Eli.Rattlesnake]

I am a new hoop dancer of only a few months. I felt the calling and made some and it’s changed my life already. That was so inspiring. Your regalia is awesome too, that bustle is 🔥 Ahow Miigwech Niijii! ✊🏽🙌🏽 let it be done thanks cousin! Nimiigwechiwendam. I am grateful.

[@nspbh49]

Keep practicing and you will be amazing. There are so many more hoop dancers now then when I started and the creativity is off the charts. Keep practicing and I will hopefully see you dancing at the world championships.

[@beeb757]

keep dancing.keep your culture alive.

[@nspbh49]

Thank you.

[@SEXYFLYMAMACITA]

Oh my you are mind blowing totally inspirational this is so creative and absolutely beautiful I am so in love with this thank you for sharing

[@nspbh49]

@blinkXmeXsunshine Thank you for the comment. If you saw our complete presentation you would find that it focuses on cultural diversity, sharing our culture in a very possitve light and breaking down the walls of that separate all cultures. By putting a smile and good feelings in the hearts of the spectators we are taught that we are sharing the blessings of life. The dance is a great way of truly opening the eyes of people to the beauty of our native culture. Thanks.

[@purespirit9]

This performance was awesome! Thank you much for the entertainment, i love it. Blessings to all.

[@katesims2346]

Hello from Australia. I'm not native at all but appreciate other cultures and enjoy hoop dancing. Thankyou for explanation.

[@anjylkat]

awesome hoop dancing....haven't stumbled upon NA hoopdancing before now...just the fitness hoop dancing. Great connection for our tribal roots...beautiful performance! thank you for sharing the connection...namaste~~~

[@the1realanalogman]

Mind blown, heart touched and soul nourished ! Your life energy is astonishing! Thank you!

[@arianamauery2531]

I’ve never seen something like this before! Thanks so much for sharing your culture. Awesome dancing!!!

[@nspbh49]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

[@goldenlunafish]

absolutely beautiful and incredible. i kept thinking he couldn't get more amazing and then he kept amazing me more! thank you for sharing

[@nursemarn]

And that’s why he’s the champ. Absolutely beautiful performance. Meegwetch

[@nspbh49]

Thank you. Pinnagigi

[@Christywood2628]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tashas8737]

This is amazing. In our territory we dont see many people doing traditional things like this!!

[@silviac2917]

simply incredible!!!

[@frankiewade7834]

this was the best hoop dance i've ever seen!

[@twith75]

This is incredibly beautiful!

[@Owl_of_Starlight]

I'm extremely impressed!

[@martarivera4361]

Beautiful Dance I love the hoop dance it represents USA 🇺🇸 our American Indians.

[@xXShrinkWrapXx]

He's come to a few of my Tribes Pow Wows... I was about 11 the very first time i saw him, i still think he's amazing.

[@Stoodis-24]

That was an awesome video, one of the best hoop dance i have seen. Keep up the great performance and hope one of these days i can see you perform in person.

[@jamesatauro8652]

This is beyond liking!. This is verging on the impossible. One wonders how this came to be. We have in the past been entertained by dancing girls doing hoop dances and looking quite good. So now we see where it comes from and in comparison we have been shown shit. This ancient talent is unbelievable.

[@nspbh49]

The dance has definitely evolved over the years but the teachings and the significance remains the same. The younger generations are taking it to a whole new level

[@greywriter]

Incredibly impressed by your strength, dexterity and not to forget *stamina* in this dance. Beautiful work, hope you are keeping well these many years later!

[@wendyvanderploeg3509]

the rhythm, movement, grace & precision had me mesmerized. Thank you.

[@sarina76667]

Wow!! I have these feelings that I like to call “I need to hug a tree” where I crave being close to nature. I take a slow hike through the woods. It’s not about exercising; it’s about listening. I’ve even been known to do this in horrible weather like just before a blizzard picks up speed. This guy dancing gave me that same feeling I get when I’m hearing all those little forest sounds and when l get that warm protective barrier in bad weather. Like when there’s the slightest sound and you look up to find a herd of deer crossing the path right in front of you.

[@nspbh49]

Thank you.

[@bartschwartz7217]

After decades of watching this dance someone explains the dance and the movements and what it represents in nature and in daily life. Tku for yr yr time chief

[@nspbh49]

Definitely not a chief but you are welcome.

[@mrmrsjosephhankinson5576]

Awesome! Thanks for Sharing! Saw this Dance done in Cherokee. Wanting to go to the Annual Pow Wow June 11th. Over 400 Dancers I am told!

[@CrimsonNClova]

I think there's hope to be had in the appreciation in and resurgence of these traditional arts. So much has been brought back from total extinction, it's a real blessing. Let's work to continue it! :)

[@mikaylapennnington5044]

You are the first guy I ever seen do this dance!!! Very very good!! I'm a fancy shawl dancer.

[@lloydhornung150]

lloyd hornung, i can,t to begin to tell you how amazing that was.you were just great.you must be so proud you do that dance so well, great job. brian.!!

[@victor706103]

No wonder people anticipate that native Americans had connection with ancient extraterrestrial beings. This dance to very smart and well designed. just using simple circles to make complicated patterns as wings and planets, unbelievable!

[@alexandrae.3313]

Dude, the only aliens Natives are dealing with are weird outsiders who watch too much History channel. ET didn't meet with us, must have been with the BIA.

[@sherm1dr]

This is literally the best thing I have ever seen! What talent!

[@lauraspence5284]

Awesome Young Warrior I really Enjoyed Watching You I shared this to My Community Page You Were Wonderful Wow Again I really Enjoyed The Spirit within you Warrior Brother Thanks

[@mariahthach7843]

love it

[@orangescout1967]

I’m seeing this for the first time and I am almost in tears. I am not a Native American but I spent a lot of time on the reservations in New Mexico as a boy with my father, particularly among the Navajo, Acoma, Isleta and Zuni’s. I sent this video to my father this morning and we talked for almost an hour about you. We both have a love for Native American dance pow wow, traditional, shawl and of course hoop dancing. You are other worldly brother...just beautiful to watch the power, grace and artistic storytelling. You dance as well as anyone ever has in history and better than most ever could. I’ve watched it at least a dozen times since last night and I’m sure I’ll watch it dozens more. Thank you for this but most of all, thank you for making my father smile today and reminding us both of our time together with the Pueblo’s. Big blessing for us both. You are quite simply the greatest hoop dancer I have ever seen....

[@nspbh49]

Thank you. I am glad it touched you in a good way.

[@naomisoze2862]

Always loved this part of any Pow Wow.. the grand entry and this 🔥

[@nspbh49]

Thank you

[@joejames2209]

Such beautiful display of everyone's onciousness s! Big blessing is for your natural ability s and your beautiful display of solid soul! Listening to Aretha singing about freedom,Blues ?ros! ...shine on *~^~* *~¥~*

[@katinamayday]

I hope I don't break my ankle putting on the Ritz....love Mohican girl watching you you for years 😂.... seriously broke my ankle ...want to be champion hoop dancer like you💯🥰

[@robinbutler7863]

This was amazing! Love loved it, so very very beautiful, God Bless you and yours always and forever and ever.

[@nspbh49]

Thank you very much. You as well

[@5cjensen]

You make me so proud to native....you are very blessed to have this talent!

[@thebullfrogman2526]

Dances with hoops. Hope to see you at the Oneida pow-wow. Thank you for your service Welcome home!

[@kfsipdog]

Thank You so much for sharing, Brian. We can all use some healing this week! I really feel this in my blood and feel blessed to listen and watch this.

[@nancysnider5348]

Thank you for sharing. This dance has touched my spirit.

[@nspbh49]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@orlaoto5794]

2022 now. Amazing.

[@cherylcalkins9905]

Fantastic dancing. Loved it. Very fluid.

[@jordonfoley9610]

This is my story of the First Nations Hoop Dance

[@GhostRaven1983]

This is absolutely STUNNING!!! Brought tears to my eyes! Thank you SO much for sharing and thank you for your service in the Army! I'm in awe watching you move!