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Posted by Dawn Sutherland (Phoenix, United States) on 19 February 2007 in People & Portraits and Portfolio.

Over the next few days I will be sharing some pictures I took at the 17th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest in Phoenix, AZ. Native Americans from around the country compete, it's quite a show! They perform with up to 30 hoops, they have to perform certain tricks where they have to wear the hoops in certain positions so that they mimic animals. I saw shapes of dragons, butterflies, snakes and more. It is a great show. They competed in various age groups. The kids are very cool because they are so young but the adults were amazing because they had all the experience.

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Comments (8)

badala from Leiria, Portugal

Great shot, she looks like she really loves what she is doing.

19 Feb 2007 3:51am

@badala: Thank you Badala!

Sidonie from Sydney, Australia

Beautiful capture at a moment of high concentration. Thanks for bringing us this series: images like this give a fascinating insight into tradition.

19 Feb 2007 5:45am

@Sidonie: Thank you very much!

Jen from Jessup, United States

Wonderful shot...can't wait for the rest!

19 Feb 2007 8:33am

@Jen: Thank you Jen!

Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Tokyo, Japan

Great shot, I can't imagine how they look performing, I can't wait for the rest of the series!

19 Feb 2007 11:39am

@Alfredo J. Martiz J.: Thank you Alfredo!

Bronnie from Christchurch, New Zealand

I hadn't heard of hoop dancing before, it looks difficult and fascinating. So looking forward to the series. This cross cultural sharing is something I love about this community.
Excellent shot of the concentration and such clarity!!

19 Feb 2007 12:48pm

@Bronnie: Thank you for your comments! This was my first time going, next time I will be more prepared but it is a very intense event.

Jerry from Tampa, United States

Dawn - this is a stunning image! Wonderful colors - EXCELLENT! Love the intensity in the performers' face that comes through the image!

19 Feb 2007 1:53pm

@Jerry: Thank you Jerry.

Fred from Easton PA, United States

You did a great job in the framing, it shows his full course of motion.
This looks like it's going to be a fun series !

20 Feb 2007 11:22pm

seventhray from Wayland, United States

I am going backwards here! lol I started with strong presence. These are all awesome, awesome shots! My compliments to you Dawn for your wonderful photography and my compliments to all the Native Americans in this Hoop Dance Contest! Wonderful Photo's!

22 Feb 2007 4:43pm

@seventhray: Thank you very much for all your comments! It was a wonderful exibition and I was just glad to be in the position I was to capture many of these shots.

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