The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center is sponsoring artist, Starr Chief Eagle, in a week long Hoop Dancing workshop that celebrates Native American culture, history, and art. The Hoop Dancing instruction and performance are free for participants. DEADLINE for receiving registrations is JULY 20, 2016.
When and where?
It takes place July 25-29 at the Spearfish Recreation Center, 122 Recreation Lane, Spearfish, SD. The ages for this event are 6-18, kindergarten-grade 12. Times vary per the age group the child is in. The practice dates are July 25-28. Final performance by the children is Friday, July 29. Families of the children are invited to attend free of charge.
Registration information
To register for the camp, parents must fill out a registration form at either the Spearfish Recreation Center or at The Matthews art gallery. The registration forms must be turned in at The Matthews no later than 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 20. Only the first 20 children registered for each age group will be accepted.
Children need to be able to attend all sessions to be in this camp. If there are planned absences that fall into any of the practice and performance dates below, please do not register. This will give those who will be able to attend all sessions a chance to participate.
Ages accepted & times
There are 3 groups divided by age: Group 1 for ages 6 to 9, Group 2 for ages 10 to 13, and Group 3 for ages 14 to 18. The practices and the performances are at the following times:
Monday, July 25: Group 1: 8-9:30 a.m., Group 2: 10-11:30 a.m., Group 3: 12-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 26: Group 1: 8-9:30 a.m., Group 2: 10-11:30 a.m., Group 3: 12-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 27: Group 2: 8-9 a.m., Group 3: 9:30-11 a.m.
Thursday, July 28: Group 1: 8-9 a.m., Group 3: 9:30-11 a.m.
Friday, July 29: Performances: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Hoop Dance event will be an exciting way for children to learn about Lakota culture and traditions.
Hoop Dancing is a traditional Native American dance that has been a big part of Starr’s life. Starr Chief Eagle is part of the Sicangu Lakota Sioux Tribe. She grew up in the Black Hills, having lived in Rapid City and on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Starr started hoop dancing at a young age, being taught by her father, Dallas Chief Eagle. She has performed all throughout the Black Hills, including at the Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, and at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Not only has Starr performed throughout the U.S., but she has performed hoop dancing internationally, spreading her talent and the Lakota culture around the world. In her spare time, she is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Lakota Studies.
“We are very excited to be working with Starr on this project,” says Ava Sauter, community outreach manager at The Matthews. “She is extremely talented and has a lot to offer to our community. The history and culture of hoop dancing is very relevant to our area and should be celebrated and shared.”
This workshop was made possible through the support of the South Dakota Arts Council–Artists in Schools and Communities grant.
Sponsored by…
Thank you to the sponsors that help us bring art shows, plays, concerts, and other live entertainment acts to The Matthews. We couldn’t do it without you.
KEVN Black Hills Fox, Modern Woodmen, South Dakota Arts Council, Great Western Bank, Killian’s Tavern, Black Hills Pioneer, Century 21, Bay Leaf Cafe, Clark Printing, City of Spearfish, Wolff’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Lucky’s 13 Pub, Spearfish Holiday Inn, Zonta Club of Spearfish, Optimist Club of Spearfish, The Matthews’ family, The Kelley family — CLICK HERE to visit these sponsors’ business websites.
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