On Saturday, Feb. 9, and Sunday, Feb. 10, the Heard Museum hosted the 29th-Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Competition, an event that showcases different variations of hoop dancing. Men and women from across the U.S. and Canada performed in the renowned competition for cash prizes and the title of World Champion Hoop Dancer. Each contestant represented unique aspects of their heritage by uniting dancing strength, creativity and intricate footwork.

Photography by Rich Breuninger