The Circle of Light

Terry L Goedel is a nine-time Native American, World Hoop Dance Champion. As a young man living on the Tulalip Reservation in Washington State, he struggled to identify his Native Roots. Watching three hoop dancers for the first time in 1971 he felt a light that changed his perception of who he was. He followed that light and, has been sharing his hoop dancing story on stages around the world for the past fifty-two years.Take a fascinating journey with Terry as he explores his Native American roots and proudly embraces his cultural identity.