ERIC MICHAEL HERNANDEZ
World Renowned Native American Hoop Dancer and Filmmaker
Connecting Communities Through Storytelling Online
With almost 500,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, Eric Hernandez uses his platforms to challenge stereotypes, share Native American culture, and build a connected community. His engaging content blends tradition with contemporary storytelling, fostering meaningful interactions and celebrating Indigenous heritage.
Bringing Native American Hoop Dance to the World
With over 20 years of expertise, Eric Hernandez has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, sharing the beauty and tradition of Native American hoop dance. As the lead character in Cirque du Soleil’s Totem, he has mesmerized audiences across 20 countries, performing for over 10 million people.
Engaging Cultural Education and Storytelling
When you book Eric Hernandez, you’re bringing a breathtaking display of artistry to your event. Each performance showcases the intricate storytelling of Native American culture, weaving together tradition, athleticism, and vibrant visuals that leave a lasting impression on your audience.
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Book a Screening of Courage
Bring Courage to your school, organization, or community by booking an exclusive screening of the award-winning short film. This powerful story follows a young Indigenous boy as he reconnects with his culture through hoop dance, sparking conversations around identity, resilience, and belonging.
Perfect for cultural events, educational programs, and film nights, Courage leaves a lasting impact on audiences of all ages.
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James Oxford
“Amazing Energy and Skill - Beautiful to Witness in Person”
Eric definitely brought an amazing experience to our film festival. His ability to connect with people, to tell stories and then topped off with his incredible talent elevated our event. The entire community and all of the filmmakers are still talking about him and his performance.
Brandon Wong
“Engaging, Educational, and Highly Entertaining”
Eric was an absolute pleasure to have perform as one of our Native American Heritage Month guest speakers. He offered a lot of insight and history into the significance of hoop dancing and was open and authentic in sharing his own story in taking up this beautiful artform and how it has played a role in his life.
The performance was simply beautiful and more than a few people have shared that they were completely lost in the moment as they watched Eric perform.
Eric also was kind, thoughtful, and reflective as we asked questions about hoop dancing, the Native community, and about him. He invited everyone to learn and appreciate Native culture in a very welcoming way while also showing a willingness to discuss serious topics and issues relevant to the Native community.
Having Eric as a hoop dancer and an educational speaker was truly a pleasure and I highly recommend his services to others.
