There are both male and female Native American hoop dancers.
When American Indian hoop dancing started becoming popular throughout North America, it was assumed by many that only men and boys could hoop dance. Some people think this was supported by the fact that women's powwow outfits (all styles require calf length skirts) do not easily allow for hoop dancing leg moves. In reality, no full powwow outfit, men's or women's, can really be used for hoop dancing.
Today, it is widely accepted that women and girls can hoop dance. The Hoop Dance World Championship, from the start, has allowed females to compete in all division and there has been a number of female World Champions.
The majority of Native American hoop dancers are still male but the number of females is growing.
From my: Top 10 Native American Hoop Dancing Misconceptions
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