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Mention Tahiti and you'll get a myriad of responses. It's the birth place of one of the most vibrant and entertaining ethnic dances in the world - the tamure. Tahiti e Imua.
 

 

Get the latest Tahitian dance news. Subscribe today.   Many of the Tahitian dance groups are constantly working on their presentations and shows. One of the most exciting and exotic ways for people to see this is at the growing number of Tahiti Fete, Heiva, and festivals featuring Tahitian dance. The highlight of these festive events is undoubtably the group otea presentations. The pulsing drums, the blur of the hip shaking, intoxicating tropical flower scents, and the unmistakable energetic performance that is Tahitian dance are brought together here. If you have an event and would like it listed, let us know. Feel free to explore our growing collection of information and sources of the dance and culture of Tahiti including our directory of Tahitian dance groups.
Events - Tahiti Fete, Heiva, and festivals featuring Tahitian Dance - Ori Tahiti
Latest / Upcoming Date Event Location Phone Contact
July 25-26, 2008 Hura Tahiti Cerritos, CA (714) 537-7478
Alex Tekurio
July 2008 Heiva i Tahiti Papeete, Tahiti  
 
August 1, 2008 Heiva i Reno Reno, NV (209) 612-6151
Ruth Nalua Manaois
August 2-3, 2008 Heiva i Kauai Kapaa, HI (808) 822-9447
Tepairu Manea
August 8-10, 2008 Heiva i Maui Wailuku, HI (808) 250-0737
Lolita Eugenio
August 15-16, 2008* Fano Maohi Heiva Salt Lake City, UT (801) 474-0673
Danny Tupua
August 30-31, 2008 Tahiti Heiva - Japan Tokyo, Japan 03-3661-8800
Kensuke Tamatoa Onishi
August 31, 2008 Heiva i Japan Tokyo, Japan 03-3722-9000
Kenzo Tanaka
Ayumi Sugiyama
September 2008 Tarena Tahiti Daly City, CA (415) 425-1662
Elizabeth Nemenzo Bertumen
September 27-28, 2008* Pacific Islander Festival San Diego, CA (619) 699-8797
Rudy Tai
October 16-18, 2008 Tahiti Fete of Utah West Valley City, UT (801) 918-1052
Mata'u Tuitama
October 2008 Tahiti Fete of Hilo Hilo, HI (808) 935-3002
Pua Tokumoto
March 24-28, 2009* Heiva Nui Provo, UT (801) 360-8424
Shaanta M Kamai
March 2009 International Heiva i Tahiti Papeete, Tahiti (808) 293-1866
Rose Perreira
Raymond Mariteragi
March 2009 Merced Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete Merced, CA (209) 726-1925
Becky Manandic
March 2009 Tamari'i Tahiti Fete Orlando, FL (321) 695-3907
Isitolo Oloa
April 25-26, 2009* Te Aranui O Tahiti San Francisco, CA (415) 425-1662
Elizabeth Nemenzo Bertumen
April 2009 Manutahi Tahiti Waimea, HI (808) 222-4346
Pola Teriipaia
May 21-24, 2009* Kauai Polynesian Festival Lihue, HI (808) 335-6466
Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza
May 2009 Tahiti Taurua Nui i Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV (702) 251-5793
Tetua Ioane
July 2009 Te Mahana Hiro'a o Tahiti Laie, HI (808) 293-3333
Ellen Gay Delarosa
March 2010 Heiva i Honolulu Honolulu, HI (808) 293-1866
Rose Perreira
Raymond Mariteragi
July 2010 Tahiti Fete of San Jose San Jose, CA (808) 935-3002
Pua Tokumoto
 
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Tahitian dance can be seen in festivals, Fete and Heiva. But don't forget about the Luau's. Some of the most imaginative and stunning dances can be seen at the many Luau throughout the islands and. These professional presentations are mostly for guests, but many dancers get their start and education of the culture through the many performances that they participate in. Here's a list of some of the best Luau around.

Luau's - Professional Presentations of Tahitian and Hawaiian Dance
Luau Location Island Phone Rating (out of 5 tiare) Days
Aha'aina Kona Village Resort
Kailua-Kona, HI
Big Island (800) 367-5290 Friday
Alii Luau Polynesian Cultural Center
Laie, HI
Oahu (808) 293-3333 Daily except Sunday
Feast at Lele Lahaina, HI Maui (866) 244-5353 Daily
Gathering of the Kings Kohala, HI Big Island (808) 329-8111 Saturday
Legends of the Pacific Hilton Waikoloa Village
Waikoloa, HI
Big Island (808) 886-1234   Tuesday, Friday
Old Lahaina Luau Lahaina, HI Maui (800) 248-5828 Daily
Paradise Cove Koolina, HI Oahu (800) 775-2683 Daily

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