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ShanDien Sonwai LaRance is a champion Native American hoop dancer, choreographer, and instructor from Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico. Growing up immersed in the Native American arts and traditions, ShanDien dreamed of sharing her unique culture with the world. She learned to hoop dance from her older brother, Nakotah LaRance (1989-2020) at eight years old. ShanDien toured with Cirque Du Soleil as a principal dancer for nine years. ShanDien has since become a global ambassador for Native American and First Nations People. She aspires to continue teaching the Native American hoop dance to her Indigenous communities focusing on the youth.