Lotus Presents: Violet Duncan Hoop Dancing
Violet Duncan is Plains Cree and Taino from Kehewin Cree Nation. As an accomplished author, educator, dancer, and storyteller, she has toured both nationally and internationally, sharing her talents and promoting wellness and cultural education across the US, Canada, and Europe. She has written three picture books: I Am Native, When We Dance, and Let’s Hoop Dance!, with her next book, Where The Wind Blows, set for Spring 2027. Her middle school novel, BUFFALO DREAMER, published by Penguin Random House, is a finalist for the 2024 National Book Award for Young People's Literature and an American Indian Youth Literature Award WINNER. As Creative Director at Young Warriors, Violet focuses on Indigenous performance and cultural practices and is experienced in mental health and community engagement. She is also a featured storyteller at various festivals nationally and internationally.
Violet Duncan (April 8, 7:00 PM at Unitarian Universalist Church): A world-renowned Hoop Dancer and storyteller, Violet Duncan (Plains Cree/Taos Pueblo) brings the breathtaking artistry of Native American dance to the stage. Her performance is a mesmerizing display of athleticism and heritage, weaving together stories of the natural world through the symbol of the hoop.
Violet Duncan is Plains Cree and Taino from Kehewin Cree Nation. As an accomplished author, educator, dancer, and storyteller, she has toured both nationally and internationally, sharing her talents and promoting wellness and cultural education across the US, Canada, and Europe. She has written three picture books: I Am Native, When We Dance, and Let’s Hoop Dance!, with her next book, Where The Wind Blows, set for Spring 2027. Her middle school novel, BUFFALO DREAMER, published by Penguin Random House, is a finalist for the 2024 National Book Award for Young People's Literature and an American Indian Youth Literature Award WINNER. As Creative Director at Young Warriors, Violet focuses on Indigenous performance and cultural practices and is experienced in mental health and community engagement. She is also a featured storyteller at various festivals nationally and internationally.