Keep calm and ORI TAHITI was last modified: October 9th, 2015 by Tiare
Marae The open-air sanctuaries called Marae were once the center of power in ancient Polynesia. These large, sacred, stone structures, akin to temples, hosted the important events of the times…
Back to dance school with ORI HEI Ori Hei dance school is based in the city of Papeete (Tahiti) and directed by Poerava Garrigou. It contains about 125 pupils aged…
ORI TAHITI -The Heiva i Paris starts, the Polynesian dance festival in Europe started in Paris. After the diffusion of the trailers on the social networks and a television appearance,…
Traditional dance As for technique/ style, it really varies. Traditionally, its appropriate to keep your feet flat and both your feet and your knees together while dancing. Feet are slightly…
Ruru A shaking movement of the dancer’s belly and buttocks. In the Tahitian language, “ruru” refers to a shaking motion. Ruru is a step meant to be utilized by soloists…