Tahitian Tamure Dance Group in Los Angeles area

A member of the "My Island Party" team will soon be visiting Los Angeles, California. Are you a Tahitian Dance group or association, or know of one, that would like to be featured in our blog? Email: info"at"myislandparty.com to let us know that you want us to come and visit you. Dates will be from December 1st, 2006 through to February 15, 2007.

Tahiti Heiva Dance and Song Festival Tickets and Program for 2006

Here is a link for Tahiti Heiva Dance and Song Festival Program for 2006. Anyone who is planning to attend this year and need to find out about tickets please contact us by email.

'Hura' - Tahitian Traditional Dance

"Hura" is the Tahitian term for the traditional polynesian dance that is richly decorated and colourful. This is sometimes known as the "hula" (Hawaii).

Practice Tahitian Dance everyday

Practice your Tamure Tahitian dance a little everyday. Just practice the simple moves as warm up. The basic steps are important. As you do so, when you learn more Tahitian dance steps and moves, they will become easier for you. Faaitoito!

Paoa - Tahitian couple dance move

Paoa is a sensual dance performed by a couple. It is often improvised. They dance to the percussion of the polynesian dance orchestra with an orator (or storyteller) and choir surrounding them.

Getting ready for Heiva i Tahiti 2006

Vahines, tanes and all Tahitian dance teachers have started preparing for their entry to the "Heiva i Tahiti 2006" festival in July. These includes all the dancers, band members and the group leaders. They have to pick their theme or polynesian story that they want to portray at the Heiva, start to organise the costume designs and of course practice and train for hours up until the event in "Tiurai" (July in Tahitian). Tahitian dance practice has started already. Many dancers are practicing after work at nights for up to 4 hours and at least twice a week. It takes dedication and we all appreciate the beauty that they present to Tahiti and its people as well as visiting tourists at the Heiva. Fa'aitoito!

Tahitian & Polynesian Dance is for Men also - "Pa'oti"

"Pa'oti" is a dance by men where you move your legs in a scissors-like movement. The legs are slightly bent and knees lightly move outwards and inwards. Your back should be straight and the waist should be still.