How indigenous hoop dancers see the world | Sampson Brothers | TEDxMinneapolis

The Sampson Brothers have created their own style of dance - a fusion of traditional pow-wow and hoop dance and styles from other cultures. Cultural dance styles from around the world are distinct and unique. Yet they are all part of the same circle - the earth. Using words and dance, the Sampson Brothers demonstrate the interconnectedness of humanity and all living things. As world-renowned dancers, Lumhe and Samsoche Sampson (Mvskoke Creek/Seneca)-a.k.a. the “Sampson Brothers”-promote cultural pride, unity, and hope through art, education, and dance. From the moment they began walking, the brothers learned the Powwow styles of Grass and Fancy dance, and Hoop dance became their passion as young boys. More than 25 years later, they have performed in more than half a dozen countries, hundreds of universities, and educated thousands of people around the world about their culture and Indigenous Hoop Dancing. The Sampson Brothers bridge modern times while honoring tradition, bridging two worlds to break stereotypes, provide positive inspiration, and create opportunities for the Indigenous community for generations to come. 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

[@RedRoadWoman7]

Keep the Dance alive Brothers...it will help mend the Hoop.

[@norwegianbee849]

I never get tired of seeing the hoop dance. The regalia is beautiful.❤️

[@nemosthebandit]

This culture deserves more attention than it gets. It’s rooted deep in this ground and in all who are born on it.

[@hollybarr3987]

Wow... beautiful. Your father would be so proud.

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

Yes. The Hoop of One World. Bless you both and all your relatives. Thank you.

[@SusmitaBarua_mita]

Beautiful and sacred! Gave me goosebumps.. thanks for showing up at Tedx.

[@jeannettelinthicum9654]

You have a strong mother ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carolwingert64]

Thank you for sharing a beautiful part of your culture with us.

[@FernandaGarcia-pk5cv]

Beautiful and touching. My heart felt it.

[@melanie.l6282]

Fantastic and so spiritual thank you!!

[@LFnova9]

That was amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this with me. It was beautiful. Blessings. xo

[@Anonymous-zc7yg]

We need more of this, who's watching in 2020?

[@kathleenann631]

2021

[@adebimpeolaoya7191]

2021

[@judyepstein1]

Thank you for sharing yourselves!

[@yurireyes176]

It has no beginning no end

[@JamesJohnson-es3my]

Great job guys! I'm so proud of you. You and your family are blessed! Love ya'z.

[@PhantomDrums917]

These guys are the best, I could watch them for hours. Will Sampson should be very proud!

[@sandralupo650]

Stunning...took my breath away.
Thank you !

[@danamiller2101]

Wonderful!! Thank you 💜💜💜

[@laurabartoletti6412]

That is beautiful, amazing, full of soul !! Thank You! 🦅🍀

[@sonjaballa676]

Thank you so much for this video - greetings from Europe! We also love Hoop Dancing!

[@Liberty208]

I love watching them.absolutely amazing

[@mollyferriter6666]

This is wonderful. Thank you for this! I will share it with my students every school year!

[@ericeaton-iy8ni]

This brought me so much peace and joy, thank you for sharing and shining light to such history and culture 🙏🏽🧘‍♂️

[@TheImmaterialGarden]

Thank you for sharing!

[@jo-annahicks3324]

Just brilliant!!!

[@Anonymous-zc7yg]

The music in this reminds of the Cree people in Civilization. (Just to clarify Civilization is a strategy game based off of real world events and people.)

[@hammieinvestigations5392]

Very Beautiful. It's awe-inspiring, being impressive, formidable, and magnificent.

[@adrishima9581]

Flower of life incredíble

[@In2MeUcU]

That was BeYOUtiful ❣️

[@leratorato9906]

That contemporary dance was very good.

[@lilyanwerneke1561]

Thank you for sharing your beautyfull energie and so beauty strong culture
Bravo
Thank you TEDx for making this possible

[@marime5764]

That is so awesome what a culture you had!!! We are all part of each other and the will you right the circle...!!💘❤👍⛅❤💘🌻🔥🌊🌋🏞🌴

[@TheCiddie]

have* present tense, otherwise how are they able to do a ted talk in the present?? lol

[@TheOsensei2]

I totally get ur story. Ur awesome guys.

[@yurireyes176]

We are all part of the same circle

[@Marise2010]

Gratidão sempre!!! A'ho!!!

[@yurireyes176]

So cool

[@paulinenixon]

Wow! U guys are AMAZING!!! Follow you on Facebook Sam, and loved ur videos and posts there.. I hope one day u guys bring ur dancing to Ireland, I'd love to see u perform and say hi in person.. Wishing u all the best and hope u and ur families are all keeping safe and well. :D

[@ongkitlepcha6546]

❤❤❤

[@jeannettelinthicum9654]

This should be taught in schools here in turtle island ❤️

[@beththomas2222]

Sam! Micco! It's me homies! KELLIE! What's up brothers.

[@nancyzurn4774]

So so beautiful and such an honour to view . Thank you so much . Very moving

[@tonicosta7436]

That was AMAZING! 👍 thank you

[@magdawlodarska]

❤!

[@jennifer81lee]

♥

[@fionaokeefe1906]

How old are they?!?

[@user-ve9nv3mt8e]

I saw you at school

[@amateurart234]

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