Ori Tahiti to be classified as Cultural Heritage at UNESCO ‘Ori Tahiti has long been one of the cultural pillars of Tahitian society and now Tahiti’s Ministry of Culture wants…
THE CONSERVATOIRE CELEBRATES AT THEIR ANNUAL GALA The ‘Conservatoire Artistique de la Polynésie Francaise’ or ‘Te Fare Upa Rau’ has been one of the pillars in Tahitian dance transmission for…
MANOHIVA ON TOP AT THE HURA TAPAIRU Last night during the finals of the 12th edition of one of Tahiti’s most exciting ‘Ori Tahiti competitions, choreographer Poerava Taea’s group Manohiva…
ORI TAHITI NUI COMPETITION 2016 THE ORI TAHITI NUI COMPETITION was created in 2012 by Tumata ROBINSON and Manouche LEHARTEL, ‘Ori Tahiti Nui Competitions’ is open to dancers and dancers of all…
FOCUS ON THE HURA TAPAIRU 2016 It’s that time of year again where groups from far and wide confront each other on the Hura Tapairu stage. Tahiti Dance Online focuses…
EXCLUSIVE WITH COCO TIRAO During the Heiva 2016 preparations we caught up with Ahutoru Nui group president/choreography and international ‘Ori Tahiti maestro Coco Tira’o as he endeavours to uplift the…