The Heard Museum extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in and sponsored the 35th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest. Your presence and support are the lifeblood of this incredible event, contributing to the vibrant history and dynamic energy that defines this unique Native American tradition. The continued success of this championship is a direct reflection of your unwavering dedication to Native Hoop Dance.
2025 Hoop Dance Champions: A Testament to Skill and Dedication
A resounding congratulations to all the talented individuals recognized as 2025 Hoop Dance winners! You stand as exemplary figures within this passionate community, embodying the hard work, unwavering dedication, and breathtaking artistry that characterize this competition. A special acknowledgement goes to Josiah Enriquez, the exceptional First Place Winner in the 2025 Adult Division and now a distinguished 2-Time Hoop Dance Contest World Champion.
For a complete list of honorees from the 35th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest, please see below.
2025 Hoop Dance Contest Winners from all divisions posing together after the event
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 Native American hoop dance competition at Heard Museum
Mark Your Calendars! The 36th Annual Contest is Coming
Save the dates for the 36th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest, scheduled for February 14 – 15, 2026. Stay tuned for further details about this upcoming celebration of native hoop dance and culture.
2025 World Championship Hoop Dance Contest Top Performers
Portrait of Josiah Enriquez, first place winner of the Adult Division in the 2025 Hoop Dance Contest Josiah Enriquez (Pueblo of Pojoaque/Isleta/Diné) – 1st Place, Adult Division- Talon Duncan (Three Affiliated Tribes) – 2nd Place, Adult Division
Portrait of Tony Duncan, third place winner of the Adult Division in the 2025 Hoop Dance Contest Tony Duncan (Apache/Arikara/Hidasta) – 3rd Place, Adult Division- Scott Sinquah (Akimel O’odham/Hopi/Tewa/Cherokee/Choctaw) – 4th Place, Adult Division
Portrait of Joseph Secody, fifth place winner of the Adult Division in the 2025 Hoop Dance Contest Joseph Secody (Diné) – 5th Place, Adult Division
Portrait of Sky Duncan, sixth place winner of the Adult Division in the 2025 Hoop Dance Contest Sky Duncan (Apache/Three Affiliated Tribes) – 6th Place, Adult Division
Portrait of Victor Duncan, first place winner of the Youth Division in the 2025 Hoop Dance Contest Victor Duncan (Plains Cree/Taino/Apache/Arikara/Hidasta/Mandan) – 1st Place, Youth Division
Portrait of Aaron James Vigil, second place winner of the Youth Division in the 2025 Hoop Dance Contest Aaron James Vigil (Pueblo of Pojoaque/Nambe Pueblo) – 2nd Place, Youth Division
Portrait of Lakai Torres, third place winner of the Youth Division in the 2025 Hoop Dance Contest Lakai Torres (Diné/Mexican) – 3rd Place, Youth Division
Portrait of Mateo Ulibarri, first place winner of the Teen Division in the 2025 Hoop Dance Contest Mateo Ulibarri (Pueblo of Pojoaque/Santa Clara) – 1st Place, Teen Division
Portrait of Kailayne Jensen, second place winner of the Teen Division in the 2025 Hoop Dance Contest Kailayne Jensen (Diné) – 2nd Place, Teen Division
Portrait of Cyrus First Charger, third place winner of the Teen Division in the 2025 Hoop Dance Contest Cyrus First Charger (Blackfoot Confederacy/Blood Tribe) – 3rd Place, Teen Division
Portrait of Dallas Arcand, first place winner of the Senior Division in the 2025 Hoop Dance Contest Dallas Arcand (Cree/Nakota Sioux/Metis) – 1st Place, Senior Division
Portrait of Terry Goedel, second place winner of the Senior Division in the 2025 Hoop Dance Contest Terry Goedel (Yakama/Tulalip) – 2nd Place, Senior Division
Portrait of Moontee Sinquah, third place winner of the Senior Division in the 2025 Hoop Dance Contest Moontee Sinquah (Hopi/Tewa/Choctaw) – 3rd Place, Senior Division
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Immerse Yourself in Hoop Dance! at the Heard Museum
Continue your celebration of native hoop dance by visiting the Heard Museum and exploring our newly opened exhibition, Hoop Dance! This captivating exhibit delves into the rich history of the World Championship Hoop Dance Contest. Discover art, photography, and video footage from past competitions, alongside unique artifacts such as hoops once belonging to Tony Whitecloud, a pivotal figure in the evolution of modern hoop dance. Furthermore, we are thrilled to present the premiere of “Circle of Life: Hoop Dance at the Heard Museum,” a short documentary film that beautifully illuminates the history, cultural significance, and profound meaning embedded within native hoop dance and the World Championship.
