08/07/2026
As we finally catch our breath after an incredible weekend, we’ve had time to reflect on what made the 5th Annual Youth Hoop Dance Championship so special.
To our amazing sponsors and donors—thank you.
Because of your generosity, hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the beauty of hoop dance while our youth took the stage with confidence, pride, and passion. Your support made this championship possible and created memories that will last a lifetime.
A heartfelt thank you to:
✨ Van Mabee
✨ Dan & Ashlyn Perry Charitable Foundation
✨ Anchorum Health Foundation
✨ Seminole Wind Family Fund & Marshall and Lee Ann Hunt
✨ Tribal Solutions Group
✨ George R.R. Martin
✨ Parris Martin
✨ Maya Gallery
✨ The Hubbell Family
✨ Jean Cocteau Cinema
✨ Drew & Leslie Brugal
✨ La Fonda on the Plaza
✨ Roadrunner Healthcare
✨Pranzo’s Italian Grill
✨ Zephyr Roofing
✨ Del Norte Credit Union
✨ R4 Group LLC
✨ Nusenda Credit Union
✨ Jolene, Jojo and Germaine Vigil
✨ Nike N7
✨ Joel McHorse
✨ Heidi Munzinger
✨ New Mexico Music Commision
Your generosity was more than a donation—it was an investment in the next generation of Native youth. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us preserve, celebrate, and share the art of hoop dance with the world.
We also want toMuseum of Indian Arts and Cultureto our incredible partners at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Thank you for welcoming us back and providing such a beautiful space for our dancers, families, and community to gather.
To the entire museum staff, thank you for your kindness, professionalism, and all of the behind-the-scenes work that helped make this year’s championship such a success. Your partnership means so much to us.
From all of us at the Lightning Boy Foundation, thank you for standing beside us. We are incredibly grateful to have each of you as part of our family. ❤️
