Hoop Dance as Healing and Legacy | Santa Fe News

Josiah Enriquez, a 23-year-old hoop dance champion from Pojoaque Pueblo, turns ancient spiritual practice into modern empowerment—teaching youth through hoops that are more than props, they’re living ancestors. Inspired by legendary mentor Nakotah LaRance, he now leads the Lightning Boy Foundation, using hoop dancing to heal, build confidence, and connect generations. For Enriquez, every spin is a step toward healing—and every student’s breakthrough is his greatest victory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fcd2c894efb00a3b