Tamau The lateral movement of the hips that exists in four distinct patterns: tahiri tamau, tamau taere, tamau tahito, paoti tamau, also called haere tifene. In Tahitian language, tamau means…
Aparima As stated earlier, the dance Tavana and Roiti created, the ‘ahuroa, was rooted within the dance form, the ‘ aparima. Translated, ‘aparima means “movement of the hand,” with apa…
As every year, the fire dance contest named ‘TE AHI NUI’ took place at the hotel ‘Le Méridien Tahiti’… This cultural event is the only competition for the fire knife…
HEIVA I PARIS PARIS – FRANCE- EUROPE SEPTEMBER 11 & SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 The Heiva i Paris is the Official Festival and Competition of Tahitian Dance in Europe. An exceptional jury…
The 4th edition of the Ori Tahiti Nui Solo Competition Contest on November 28-30, 2015 at the Hotel Le Méridien Tahiti Registrations from September 26, 2015 The Ori Tahiti…
What are some of the traditional steps involved in the dance? Afata – box (hips hit in the shape of a box) Fa’arapu – stir hips fast circles (hips move…