Heard Museum Hoop Dance Contest
PHOENIX, AZ
Arizona hoop dancer Scott Sixkiller-sinquah won his first adult title at the 30th Annual Hoop Dance Contest on February 8 to 9, taking home a $4,000 reward. The 26-year-old winner, of Gila River Pima and Hopi descent, has participated in the last three years of the contest. Sixkillersinquah faced 22 of the best hoop dancers in his division including past champions Dallas Arcand (Cree/sioux/metis), Tyrese Jensen (Diné/ Pima-maricopa) and Tony Duncan (San Carlos Apache/arikara/hidasta). Sixkiller-sinquah was awarded the grand title based on his precision, timing, rhythm, showmanship, creativity and speed.