Native Hoop Dance by Kevin Locke

Kevin Locke is a renowned hoop dancer, musician, and storyteller of the Lakota Sioux and Anishinabe tribes. Based in Wakpala, South Dakota, he has devoted his life to practicing and teaching his cultural expressions around the world. In 1990 the National Endowment for the Arts awarded him a National Heritage Fellowship for his work in preserving and sustaining these traditions.
His performance at the 2016 Smithsonian Folklife Festival's Ralph Rinzler Memorial Concert-which featured a range of National Heritage Fellows-was colorful and inspiring, as he explained each hoop formation in the dance.
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Camera: John Wetmore, Shaun Weber, W.N. McNair, Caleb Hamilton, David Barnes
Editing: W.N. McNair
[Catalog No. CFV10860; Copyright 2016 Smithsonian Institution]

[@choshgairoanhorse1859]

Man, I wish Kevin was still here. I will honor him while he makes his journey through the spirit world.

[@DarrellElmerRodgers]

Rest in Glory Dear Kevin. We miss you already.

[@williamj.martinjr2079]

Our dear brother Kevin still laughing dancing and singing in the next world. Thank you for visiting us here in this world of dust.
Doc Martin

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I met Kevin in 1996. He was performing at our theater and the day before his show my job was to drive him to some local schools where he performed for the kids. He was a natural performer and easily held their attention. I enjoyed chatting with him and remembered him because he was such a cool and centered individual. Rest in peace.

[@Silverbell_TTV]

My mother, older brother and I spent six months with him and other native people from all over North America, one summer over 20 years ago. It was an amazing experience. My family is Inupiaq. Native Alaskan, from the very top of Alaska.

[@annea1b]

Dance for the spirits Kevin. We will sorely miss yours. Rest in power.

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Thank you for your service to humanity And god bliss you in Abha kingdom

[@valeriesmith5780]

So wonderful to see this; thank you so much for posting it.

[@Carizmojones]

What an artist the world has lost this day

[@jessicavaliente9342]

❤❤❤❤❤
Miss you, Kevin.

[@TAndrackeH]

Rest in Peace and Power, Tȟokéya Inážiŋ.❤

[@janeleepankovitch3139]

I am forever blessed by the magic of this dance and words of peace. Skennen kowa.

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💖💖💖💖

[@highfaluting]

:)