The Native American Navajo Hoop Dance | Native American Hoop Dancing - Dixies Lower Antelope Canyon Tours
Most days, visitors to Dixie’s Lower Antelope Canyon get a pleasant surprise while they await their turn to hike through the world famous slot canyon. Lestin Fuller, a world-renowned Navajo hoop dancer, often performs to the delight of our guests prior to their tour. He has been gracious enough to perform with us for years, and has become one of the most talked-about — and popular — parts of our guided tour outside of Antelope Canyon itself. Lestin is ranked as one of the best hoop dancers in the world, and watching him perform one of the most beautiful, and difficult, traditional dances in the world is truly a once in a lifetime event. So what exactly is Navajo hoop dancing? In essence, hoop dancing is a traditional form of Native American storytelling through dance, incorporating one, a handful, or up to dozens of hoops. While the dance varies somewhat by region, it dates back centuries to many tribes. The art is usually performed by a single dancer (aka like Lestin) who begins t