The Garden Island

Tahitian dance classes starting

Dance classes taught by a woman who trained at Tahiti’s top conservatory are starting next week in Kapa‘a. Members of Mi Nei K. Oliver’s Urahutia Productions troupe dance regular shows in Po‘ipu and ...
recordnet

Tahitian Dance Festival brings Polynesian culture, ‘enriching experience’ to Stockton

Traditional dances, Polynesian food, and a celebration of culture return to downtown Stockton for the Te Fa'a Nō Te 'Ori 2025 Tahitian Dance Festival. The three-day festival begins on Friday, Oct. 17, ...
The Garden Island

Tahitian dance students prepare for Heiva I Kaua‘i

Teresa Huff loves Tahitian dance. The 16-year-old Kapa‘a High School student did not win last year in the annual Heiva I Kaua‘i Tahitian dancing and drumming competition, but she hopes this year will ...
The Guardian

‘It’s a revenge’: the global success of the Tahitian dance that Europeans tried to outlaw

The fast, hip-shaking dance of Tahiti is taking off around the world, with thousands of women taking classes and competing Wearing intricate costumes made of plants and adorned with tropical flowers, ...
Merced Sun-Star

Tahitian dance returns to Merced

The annual celebration of Polynesian dance, food and culture that is Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete kicks off Friday and continues through Sunday. In its 37th year, Kiki Raina is the longest continuously ...