Dancing Along the Edge

Hopi Hoop Dancer | Photo by Mike Buchheit

The Hopi House has been an architectural “jewel” in the crown of Grand Canyon Village since construction in 1905. Designed by Mary Jane Colter in her signature “pueblo revival” style, this iconic building has served as a high-end sales outlet for Native American jewelry and handicrafts, and home to a number of the tribal artists and performers themselves. Though no longer used as a residence, the tribal dances on the adjacent dance platform were recently resurrected by Xanterra Parks & Resorts, the owner/operator of the Hopi House and nearby hotels and lodges.

The spring schedule includes dances from May 22-24 and 29-31. All performances begin at 1:00 p.m. and are free to the public. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness a bit of living history along the edge of the grandest of canyons.

About Mike Buchheit

Mike Buchheit was the director of the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute for over 25 years, a professional landscape photographer and instructor, a freelance travel writer, and a popular lecturer on a wide variety of Grand Canyon-related topics. As a long-time resident, 3,000-mile hiker, and frequent river runner, the Iowa native has gained an intimate knowledge of the park that he called home.

As a long-time resident, 3,000-mile hiker, and frequent river runner, the Iowa native has gained an intimate knowledge of the park that he calls home. You can see some of his beautiful work on his Grand Canyon Prints website.