Immerse yourself in the captivating storytelling tradition of Hoop Dancing with Tony and Violet Duncan, and their four children. Combining traditional dance styles and storytelling, the Duncan family uses hoop dancing to tell stories passed down from Generation to Generation. Tony Duncan has performed for audiences worldwide including performances at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Smithsonian Museum, The Billboard Music Awards, The Tonight Show, and The White House. As a flute player, he is currently signed to the largest Native American music label, Canyon Records. And, Violet Duncan, from the Kehewin Cree Nation, is a former Miss Indian World representing all Indigenous people of North America. Currently, Violet is the Indigenous Cultural Advisor at the Tempe Center for the Arts, where she aims to create space for a permanent program of Indigenous performance and practice. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx