Discovery: Starr Chief Eagle

Oct 14 - Oct 15, 2026

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1 Hour

No Intermission

PNC Arts Annex

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Description

This show is part of our Discovery Series, which presents weekday field trips for area schools to experience carefully selected shows designed to enhance curriculum connections throughout various subject areas. If you are not purchasing tickets for a school or homeschool, please click here to explore our Children’s Theatre programming.

The Hoop Dance is a powerful expression of Indigenous culture that embodies core values such as respect, creativity, determination, and balance. Rooted in tradition and performed by numerous Indigenous nations across the United States and Canada, this ancient dance is both a spiritual practice and a storytelling art. The hoops symbolize peace, unity, healing, and balance, and are used to form intricate shapes, designs, and figures that convey deeply personal and cultural stories. In 2024 and 2025, STARR CHIEF EAGLE earned the title of Intermountain Hoop Dance Champion. Her performances go beyond entertainment; they are immersive educational experiences that weave together the Lakota language, traditional storytelling, and cultural teachings – inviting audiences of all ages and backgrounds to connect through the power of dance and heritage.

Created and performed by Starr Chief Eagle.

RESOURCE GUIDE

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CORE SUBJECT AREAS

Fine Arts
History
Social-Emotional Learning
Social Studies

Age Recommendation

For grades 3rd-8th!

Accessibility

We recognize that the heart of an arts organization will always be the people we bring together and experiences we share.

The 11:30 a.m. performances will be sign interpreted and/or audio described upon request. Indicate your need for interpreted and/or audio description on your Ticket Request form, or by emailing discovery@daytonlive.org no later than THREE weeks before the performance. Understand that while we will make every effort to make reasonable accommodations, certain requests may not be able to be honored.

For detailed accessibility information, including seating, audio, and sign interpretation please visit our Discovery Performance Policies and Accessibility pages.

Ticket Information

HOW TO REQUEST TICKETS

Just click the “REQUEST TICKETS” button below to request your tickets! You’ll be taken to the Discovery Ticket Request Form.

If you’d like to request ticket or transportation scholarship assistance, visit our Discovery Series Scholarships page.