WELCOME! MUNAHU, Ee-Ya-Ho!

Ta-ah, Pesha eu, thank you for visiting our website. Here you will find information on upcoming events and activities from AkaMya. Remember to like our facebook page and subscribe to the Youtube channel. You can go to the Calendar Page for all current and upcoming events. We also have a new Newsletter section which will be updated quarterly. Many thanks, and please feel free to contact us with any questions or inquiries. Much respect. Tua-Uah, Thank You!

akamyagroup@gmail.com

2026

HOOP DANCE WEST COAST REGIONALS

NOV. 7, 2026

Freedom Park, Ridgecrest, CA

Mark your calendars as we are getting ready for the second annual West Coast Hoop Dance Championship!

New Location:

100 E. California Ave., Ridgecrest, CA.

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This year we will be hosting the Hoop Dance Contests on Sat, Nov. 7, We will also celebrate with a Social Pow Wow. Registration is now available online. Please visit the West Coast Hoop Dance page to scan the QR Code and register. 

No fee.

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Questions/Registration

westcoasthoopdance@gmail.com

Vendors- (760)375-8202

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STUDIO CLASSES UPDATES

Here are the current and ongoing weekly classes which are taking place both in the studio and in our surrounding communities.  

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ZUMBA for the People: MON & WED. 6:00 pm (@AkaMya)

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Pow Wow Dance Nights: TUES & THURS. 6:00 pm 9@AkaMya)

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Lone Pine After School Social Song & Dance: WED. 3pm (@LPHS)

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Mono Arts Council Social Dance and Potluck: Once a month on Monday (Location will alternate throughout Mono County) Next Date: Monday Sept. 14, 2026, 6pm

Location: Mono Arts Council

501 Old Mammoth Rd APT 5

Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

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UPCOMING EVENTS:​​​​​​​​​​

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Nov. 3, 2026

100 Women Who Care Eastern Sierra

Whiskey Creek, Bishop, CA

5:30pm

AkaMya Culture Group report on uses of donations from 100 WES presentation. 

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Nov. 7, 2026

Regional West Coast Hoop Dance Championship

Ridgecrest, CA

9am - 6pm 

AkaMya hosts the second annual Hoop Dance championship for the West Coast Regionals. Booths, presentations, food, and a social Pow Wow will take place on this day of celebration and friendly competition.

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Nov. 8, 2026

Henderson American Indian Heritage Celebration

240 South Water Street Plaza, Henderson, NV

10am - 4pm

Hoop Dancing and booth at the Henderson American Indian Celebration. Come celebrate and enjoy the festivities.​

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Nov. 10, 2026

CalTrans Native American Heritage Month Celebration

Bishop, CA

1pm-2pm

Live Cultural presentation with the CalTrans staff in recognition of Native American Heritage Month.

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Nov. 13, 2026

MES Cultural Arts Presentation- Wolf and Isha

Mammoth Lakes Elementary School, Mammoth Lakes, CA

8am - 12pm

Director Sage Romero continues the weekly Cultural Arts Program with Mono Arts Council and Mammoth Elementary School. This session, Sage will share the legend Wolf and Isha Make the Land.

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Nov. 16, 2026

MAC Social Dance & Potluck Walker

Walker, CA

6pm-8pm

Community Potluck and sharing of song and dance in locations throughout Mono County. This month will be located at the Walker community center. 

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Nov. 18, 2026

Strut Your Stuff, Native American Heritage Month

Bishop Elementary School Bishop, CA

8:30-9:00am (TK-2nd Grades)

9:15-10:00am (3rd-5th Grades)

Community call to singers, dancers and artists that would like to join Bishop Elementary School students as we celebrate Native American Heritage month. Students have to opportunity to wear their regalia and share with their peers while being joined by community members. If you would like to join as a community artist, please contact Sage. ​

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Nov. 20, 2026

MES Cultural Arts Presentation- AkaMya Presentation

Mammoth Lakes Elementary School, Mammoth Lakes, CA

8am - 12pm

Final Session of the Cultural Arts Classes with AkaMya and Mono Arts Council. This session will be 2 live presentations with AkaMya artists for the students of Mammoth Elementary School.

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Nov. 21-24, 2026

University of Calgary Dance Consortium Tour

Calgary, AB, Canada

AkaMya Artists Sage Romero and Caitlin Ashmore will travel to Canada to share Hoop Dance teachings, workshops and live presentation during the University of Calgary Dance Consortium.

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Nov. 28, 2026

AkaMya @ Local Bishop Wedding

Bishop, CA​

AkaMya Artists will share live song, flute and dance during a local wedding. 

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