NURTURING THE TREE/HOOP OF LIFE
DALLAS CHIEF EAGLE & JASMINE PICKNER

Two world-traveled, First Place World Hoop Dance Champions have joined together to present a male/female model of unity. The pair, who have come together through adoption and apprenticeship, demonstrate the respect, balance, and sharing of power that was traditionally practiced by their Lakota ancestors. Dallas Chief Eagle, Rosebud Sioux Tribal member, MA, and CGPS, and Jasmine Pickner, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe and a Black Hills State University student, share an ancient hoop dance story depicting a Lakota way of life.

The message conveyed through their story and dance provides audiences young and old with and inspiring blue print which can be modified and
adapted to meet current day social challenges.

Dallas and/or Jasmine will perform an awesome hoop dance rendition using 21 or more hoops. Audience volunteers are invited to perform in the People's Hoop Dance. For younger volunteers, hoop dance games, mini hoop dance workshops and storytelling can be included in the performance. Schools, conferences, assemblies, festivals, Pow
Wows, and summer camps are invited to step into Dallas and Jasmine's moccasins to experience this
dynamic and empowering performance.

Technical requirements: Dance area of at least 24’ by 24’ and a PA system. Larger area for audience participation.
Fee structure: Single or duet performance $700 to $1,300, One-day, pre-performance hoop dance workshops $100 to $200, Half-day or day-long workshops $100 to $200, Week-long residencies $300 to $600. SDAC support up to 50%.

Contact: Dallas Chief Eagle and Jasmine Pickner
28963 200th Ave., Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-1135 or (605) 488-0292
e-mail: dchiefe@gwtc.net or jasminepickner@yahoo.com.

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