The Heard Museum extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in and sponsored the remarkable 35th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest. Your presence and support are the lifeblood of this event, contributing to the rich and vibrant history of Hoop Dancing and fostering the incredible energy felt throughout the arena. The continued success of this prestigious competition is a direct reflection of your unwavering dedication.
We proudly celebrate the 2025 Hoop Dance winners! You stand as inspiring leaders within this dynamic community, and we commend your exceptional hard work, unwavering dedication, and the sheer artistry you bring to this celebrated competition. A special and resounding congratulations to Josiah Enriquez, the First Place Winner in the 2025 Adult Division and now a distinguished 2-Time World Champion Hoop Dancer.
Please find below the complete list of winners from the 35th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest.
2025 Hoop Dance Contest Winners showcasing their awards and smiles.
Adult Division Winners
1st Place: Josiah Enriquez (Pueblo of Pojoaque/Isleta/Diné)
2nd Place: Talon Duncan (Three Affiliated Tribes)
3rd Place: Tony Duncan (Apache/Arikara/Hidasta)
4th Place: Scott Sinquah (Akimel O’odham/Hopi/Tewa/Cherokee/Choctaw)
5th Place: Joseph Secody (Diné)
6th Place: Sky Duncan (San Carlos Apache/Three Affiliated Tribes)
Youth Division Winners
1st Place: Victor Duncan (Plains Cree/Taino/Apache/Arikara/Hidasta/Mandan)
2nd Place: Aaron James Vigil (Pueblo of Pojoaque/Nambe Pueblo)
3rd Place: Lakai Torres (Diné/Mexican)
Teen Division Winners
1st Place: Mateo Ulibarri (Pueblo of Pojoaque/Santa Clara)
2nd Place: Kailayne Jensen (Diné)
3rd Place: Cyrus First Charger (Blackfoot Confederacy/Blood Tribe)
Senior Division Winners
1st Place: Dallas Arcand (Cree/Nakota Sioux/Metis)
2nd Place: Terry Goedel (Yakama/Tulalip)
3rd Place: Moontee Sinquah (Hopi/Tewa/Choctaw)
Audience members watching the Hoop Dance Contest with focused attention.
Mark Your Calendars!
The 36th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest is already on the horizon, scheduled for February 14 – 15, 2026. Stay tuned for further details about this upcoming celebration of hoop dance.
2025 World Championship Hoop Dance Contest Honorees
Portrait of Josiah Enriquez, 2025 Adult Division 1st Place winner. Josiah Enriquez (Pueblo of Pojoaque/Isleta/Diné) – 1st Place, Adult Division
Portrait of Talon Duncan, 2025 Adult Division 2nd Place winner. Talon Duncan (Three Affiliated Tribes) – 2nd Place, Adult Division
Portrait of Tony Duncan, 2025 Adult Division 3rd Place winner. Tony Duncan (Apache/Arikara/Hidasta) – 3rd Place, Adult Division
Portrait of Scott Sinquah, 2025 Adult Division 4th Place winner. Scott Sinquah (Akimel O’odham/Hopi/Tewa/Cherokee/Choctaw) – 4th Place, Adult Division
Portrait of Joseph Secody, 2025 Adult Division 5th Place winner. Joseph Secody (Diné) – 5th Place, Adult Division
Portrait of Sky Duncan, 2025 Adult Division 6th Place winner. Sky Duncan (Apache/Three Affiliated Tribes) – 6th Place, Adult Division
Portrait of Victor Duncan, 2025 Youth Division 1st Place winner. Victor Duncan (Plains Cree/Taino/Apache/Arikara/Hidasta/Mandan) – 1st Place, Youth Division
Portrait of Aaron James Vigil, 2025 Youth Division 2nd Place winner. Aaron James Vigil (Pueblo of Pojoaque/Nambe Pueblo) – 2nd Place, Youth Division
Portrait of Lakai Torres, 2025 Youth Division 3rd Place winner. Lakai Torres (Diné/Mexican) – 3rd Place, Youth Division
Portrait of Mateo Ulibarri, 2025 Teen Division 1st Place winner. Mateo Ulibarri (Pueblo of Pojoaque/Santa Clara) – 1st Place, Teen Division
Portrait of Kailayne Jensen, 2025 Teen Division 2nd Place winner. Kailayne Jensen (Diné) – 2nd Place, Teen Division
Portrait of Cyrus First Charger, 2025 Teen Division 3rd Place winner. Cyrus First Charger (Blackfoot Confederacy/Blood Tribe) – 3rd Place, Teen Division
Portrait of Dallas Arcand, 2025 Senior Division 1st Place winner. Dallas Arcand (Cree/Nakota Sioux/Metis) – 1st Place, Senior Division
Portrait of Terry Goedel, 2025 Senior Division 2nd Place winner. Terry Goedel (Yakama/Tulalip) – 2nd Place, Senior Division
Portrait of Moontee Sinquah, 2025 Senior Division 3rd Place winner. Moontee Sinquah (Hopi/Tewa/Choctaw) – 3rd Place, Senior Division
Our Valued Sponsors
We extend our sincere appreciation to all of our sponsors whose generous contributions made the 35th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest possible.
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Screenshot of the 35th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest event survey page.
Explore Hoop Dance! Exhibition Now Open
Continue the celebration of hoop dance and delve deeper into its rich narrative by visiting the Heard Museum’s newly opened exhibition, Hoop Dance! This engaging exhibition unveils the captivating story of the World Championship Hoop Dance Contest, offering a firsthand experience through art, photography, and video highlights from past competitions. Discover special artifacts, including hoops once belonging to Tony Whitecloud, a pivotal figure recognized as the father of modern hoop dance. Adding to this immersive experience, we are thrilled to present the premiere of the short documentary film, Circle of Life: Hoop Dance at the Heard Museum, illuminating the profound history, cultural significance, and deep meaning embedded within hoop dance and the prestigious World Championship.
