Misconception #8: Native American hoop dancers take classes to learn how to dance

Native American hoop dancers do not take classes to learn hoop dancing. 

Native American hoop dancing is not learned in a studio, like ballet.  They also do not learn from videos.   Native American hoop dancers typically learn hoop dancing under the guidance of another, more experienced dancer.  The expert dancer is very often a family member or close family friend.  This way both the moves and the beliefs can be kept alive.

From my: Top 10 Native American Hoop Dancing Misconceptions