World Champion female Hoop dancer

From start to end, the audience will learn about native culture and history that is not taught in schools. The audience will also be mezmerized by the intricate footwork and hoop designs being created as she tells a story with her hoops or jingle dress. Students or audience member can also get a chance to learn some of her hoop designs and get pictures of her as well.

Nanabah Kadenehii is a member of the Diné nation from Big Mountain, Arizona, currently residing in Orange County, CA. With a lifelong passion for dancing, Nanabah has been perfecting her skills in various styles, including jingle, fancy shawl, northern traditional, and hoop, since she was a toddler. Her interest in hoop dancing began when she watched a female hoop dancer at the age of 10, and since then, she has won several champion titles for her outstanding performances.
For Nanabah, dancing serves as a powerful medium for cultural expression and inner peace. Through her dancing, she feels a deep connection to her roots, and it has led her to explore numerous new and familiar places. Growing up, she was often reminded to take care of her outfit/hoops, and it would take care of her. Nanabah takes great pleasure in dancing for others, knowing that it can bring them the same sense of joy that it brings to her.