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.
 
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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
March 17-20, 2010* Heiva i Honolulu Honolulu, HI (808) 293-1866
Rose Perreira
Raymond Mariteragi
March 26-28, 2010 Merced Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete Merced, CA (209) 726-1925
Becky Manandic
March 27, 2010 Tamari'i Tahiti Fete Orlando, FL (321) 695-3907
Isitolo Oloa
April 2010 Tarena Tahiti
San Francisco, CA (415) 425-1662
Elizabeth Nemenzo Bertumen
April 2010 Te Aranui O Tahiti San Francisco, CA (415) 425-1662
Elizabeth Nemenzo Bertumen
May 1, 2010* Heiva i Waimea Waimea, HI (808) 222-4346
Pola Teriipaia
May 27-30, 2010 Kauai Polynesian Festival Lihue, HI (808) 335-6466
Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza
May 29, 2010* Heiva 'Ai 'Ai Honolulu, HI  
Roiti Sylva
Blanche (Tera'i) Hanohano
May 29-30, 2010* Tahiti Taurua Nui i Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV (702) 251-5793
Tetua Ioane
June 18-19, 2010* Hura Tahiti Fullerton, CA (714) 537-7478
Alex Tekurio
June 25-26, 2010* Fano Maohi Salt Lake City, UT (801) 474-0673
Danny Tupua
July 2-5, 2010* Tahiti Fete of San Jose San Jose, CA (808) 935-3002
Pua Tokumoto
July 30-31, 2010* Te Hiva Orem, UT  
Teariitunoa Jon Rochette
July 31-August 1, 2010 Heiva i Kauai Kapaa, HI (808) 822-9447
Tepairu Manea
July 2010 Te Mahana Hiro'a o Tahiti Laie, HI (808) 293-3333
Ellen Gay Delarosa
July 2010 Heiva i Tahiti Papeete, Tahiti  
 
July 2010 Heiva i Reno Reno, NV (209) 612-6151
Ruth Nalua Manaois
August 2010 Tarena Tahiti - Hawaii
  (415) 425-1662
Elizabeth Nemenzo Bertumen
August 2010 Kona Heiva Kailua-Kona, HI (808) 652-1775
Carol Akau Casil
August 13-15, 2010* Heiva i Maui Wailuku, HI (808) 250-0737
Lolita Eugenio
August 2010 Manahere I Ori Tahiti San Jose, CA (408) 903-3551
Lorie Roldan-Almogela and Chris Almogela
August 2010 Tahiti Heiva - Japan Tokyo, Japan 03-3661-8800
Kensuke Tamatoa Onishi
September 2010 Heiva i Japan Tokyo, Japan 03-3722-9000
Kenzo Tanaka
September 2010 Pacific Islander Festival San Diego, CA (619) 699-8797
Rudy Tai
October 16, 2010* Mehetia Fete Kaneohe, HI (808) 723-4998
Charelle Silva
November 2010 Kori Kori Tahiti Fete Las Vegas, NV (702) 336-0035
Ravahere Allred-Amo
March 2011 International Heiva i Tahiti Papeete, Tahiti (808) 293-1866
Rose Perreira
Raymond Mariteragi
 
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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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