Tue, Oct 29 | 11 a.m. | Student Activities Center, Bertolini Student Center, Santa Rosa Campus

SRJC has invited Eric Hernandez, Lumbee Hoop Dancer, to present and perform on Tuesday, 10/29/24 at 11 am in Bertolini SAC. It is part of the Native American Heritage Month series.
Check out the TedX video: The Modern Native American Story

Funded by:

• Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation
• Native American Center
• Intercultural Events
• Santa Rosa Intercultural Center
• Student Life & Cultural Programs
• Native American Faculty Staff Association

SRJC has invited Eric Hernandez, Lumbee Hoop Dancer, to present and perform on Tuesday, 10/29/24 at 11 am in Student Activities Center, Bertolini Student Center, Santa Rosa Campus. It is part of the Native American Heritage Month series. All are welcome; the event is open to the public.

BIO

Eric Michael Hernandez is a Native American hoop dancer affiliated with the Lumbee Tribe. He performed as the lead character/dancer in Cirque du Soleil’s production “TOTEM,” touring over 17 countries. After eight years of touring, he continues to share, educate, inspire, heal, and entertain through the mesmerizing Hoop Dance.

His inspiring journey involves breaking stereotypes and embracing his cultural identity. Eric’s resilience and determination serve as a powerful reminder of the transformative impact of authenticity and self-expression.

Eric’s amazing hoop dance performances including the 2022 Heard Museum World Hoop Dance Competition and his TEDxUCIrvine talk,The Modern Native American Story are captivating. His story invites us all to celebrate diversity and embrace our unique identities.

For questions or comments, please contact Hilleary Zarate at hzarate@santarosa.edu.

Contact

For questions or comments, please contact Hilleary Zarate at hzarate@santarosa.edu.