Music and Dance The beauty, drama, and power of today’s Tahitian dance testify to its resilience in Polynesian culture. In ancient times, dances were directly linked with all aspects of…
THE SHOW OF PIRAE NUI E After their 1st participation for the Heiva I Tahiti 2015 in the category “Hura ava tau” (amateur), the group PIRAE NUI E has occurred…
Artistic Conservatory of French Polynesia: the category of the Traditional Dance (Ori Tahiti) The Artistic Conservatory of French Polynesia have been created in 1979 by Maco TEVANE and Claude MALRIC…
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…
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…
Culture The Tahitians of the modern era maintain their heritage and traditions of their Maohi ancestors. Oral history recounts the adventures of gods and warriors in colorful legends where javelin…