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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
February 6-8, 2009 No Te Here i Tahiti-Mexico Mexico City, México (808) 935-3002
Pua Tokumoto
March 12-14, 2009* Heiva i Honolulu Honolulu, HI (808) 293-1866
Rose Perreira
Raymond Mariteragi
March 24-28, 2009* Heiva Nui Provo, UT (801) 360-8424
Shaanta M Kamai
March 27-29, 2009* Merced Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete Merced, CA (209) 726-1925
Becky Manandic
March 28, 2009* Tamari'i Tahiti Fete Orlando, FL (321) 695-3907
Isitolo Oloa
April 18-19, 2009* Manutahi Tahiti Waimea, HI (808) 222-4346
Pola Teriipaia
April 25-26, 2009* Te Aranui O Tahiti San Francisco, CA (415) 425-1662
Elizabeth Nemenzo Bertumen
April 25-26, 2009* Tarena Tahiti
(event has merged with
Te Aranui O Tahiti)
San Francisco, CA (415) 425-1662
Elizabeth Nemenzo Bertumen
May 21-24, 2009* Kauai Polynesian Festival Lihue, HI (808) 335-6466
Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza
May 24-25, 2009* Tahiti Taurua Nui i Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV (702) 251-5793
Tetua Ioane
July 3-4, 2009* Hura Tahiti Cerritos, CA (714) 537-7478
Alex Tekurio
July 3-5, 2009* Tahiti Fete of San Jose San Jose, CA (808) 935-3002
Pua Tokumoto
July 2009 Te Mahana Hiro'a o Tahiti Laie, HI (808) 293-3333
Ellen Gay Delarosa
July 2009 Heiva i Tahiti Papeete, Tahiti  
 
August 1-2, 2009* Heiva i Kauai Kapaa, HI (808) 822-9447
Tepairu Manea
August 2009 Heiva i Reno Reno, NV (209) 612-6151
Ruth Nalua Manaois
August 2009 Heiva i Maui Wailuku, HI (808) 250-0737
Lolita Eugenio
August 2009 Tahiti Tamure Heiva
(Fano Maohi)
Salt Lake City, UT (801) 474-0673
Danny Tupua
August 22-23, 2009* Tahiti Heiva - Japan Tokyo, Japan 03-3661-8800
Kensuke Tamatoa Onishi
September 13, 2009* Heiva i Japan Tokyo, Japan 03-3722-9000
Kenzo Tanaka
September 2009 Pacific Islander Festival San Diego, CA (619) 699-8797
Rudy Tai
October 2009 Tahiti Fete of Utah West Valley City, UT (801) 520-0908
Mata'u Tuitama
November 2009 Kori Kori Tahiti Fete Las Vegas, NV (702) 336-0035
Ravahere Allred-Amo
March 2010 International Heiva i Tahiti Papeete, Tahiti (808) 293-1866
Rose Perreira
Raymond Mariteragi
  Tahiti Fete of Hilo
(event has been placed on hold)
Hilo, HI (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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