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
February 17-19, 2012* Heiva i Hawaii Kailua-Kona, HI (808) 450-9664
Maile Lee
February 18-19, 2012* Ori Tahiti Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV (702) 498-0782
Runi Tafeaga
February 25, 2012* Heiva i Oahu Kaneohe, HI (808) 220-4464

Cathy Temanaha
March 15-17, 2012* Heiva i Honolulu Honolulu, HI (808) 293-1866
Rose Perreira
Raymond Mariteragi
March 23-25, 2012* Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete Merced, CA (209) 726-1925
Becky Manandic
April 28-30, 2012* Heiva Tahiti En Mexico Guadalajara, Mexico 01 (33) 3647-1384
stamp Emilia Garcia
April 29, 2012* Heiva i Keaukaha Hilo, HI (808) 769-3860
Tiffany Dela Cruz
May 5, 2012* Heiva i Waimea Waimea, HI (808) 222-4346
Pola Teriipaia
May 19-20, 2012* Tahiti Taurua Nui i Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV (702) 251-5793
Tetua Ioane
May 24-27, 2012* Kauai Polynesian Festival Lihue, HI (808) 335-6466
Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza
May 2012 Tarena Tahiti
San Bruno, CA (415) 425-1662
Elizabeth Nemenzo Bertumen
May 2012 Te Aranui O Tahiti San Bruno, CA (415) 425-1662
Elizabeth Nemenzo Bertumen
June 15-16, 2012* Hura Tahiti Fullerton, CA (714) 537-7478
Alex Tekurio
July 4-7, 2012* Tahiti Fete of San Jose San Jose, CA (808) 935-3002
Pua Tokumoto
July 2012 Heiva i Tahiti Papeete, Tahiti  
 
July 6-7, 2012 Te Mahana Hiro'a o Tahiti Laie, HI (808) 293-3333
Raymond Mariteragi
July 2012 North Shore Polynesian Dance Competition Waialua, HI (808) 782-5025
Evelyn Oloa
July 2011 Manahere I Ori Tahiti San Jose, CA (408) 903-3551
Lorie Roldan-Almogela and Chris Almogela
August 4-5, 2012* Heiva i Kauai Kapaa, HI (808) 822-9447
Tepairu Manea
August 11-12, 2012* Heiva San Diego San Diego, CA (619) 602-4683
Lindsay Reva McNicol
August 2012 Kona Heiva Kailua-Kona, HI (808) 652-1775
Carol Akau Casil
August 2012 Heiva i Reno Reno, NV (209) 612-6151
Ruth Nalua Manaois
August 11-12, 2012* Heiva i Maui Wailuku, HI (808) 250-0737
Lolita Eugenio
September 22-23, 2012* Pacific Islander Festival San Diego, CA (619) 699-8797
Rudy Tai
September 29-30, 2012* Tahiti Heiva - Japan (Heiva i Tokyo) Tokyo, Japan 03-3661-8800
Kensuke Tamatoa Onishi
August 31-September 1, 2012 Heiva i Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV (808) 293-1866
Rose Perreira
Raymond Mariteragi
September 2012 International Tahitian Ori Anaheim, CA (310) 294-3841
Maile Letuli
September 2012 Heiva i Japan Tokyo, Japan 03-3722-9000
Kenzo Tanaka
October 20, 2012* Mehetia Fete Honolulu, HI (808) 723-4998
Charelle Silva
November 2012 Kori Kori Tahiti Fete Las Vegas, NV (702) 336-0035
Ravahere Allred
 
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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

• We provide this information as a service only. •

No Tahitian dancer should be caught without these essentials. Whether you are doing the tamure in a skirt or a pareo, with iis or shells, there's more to Tahitian dance than shaking the hips. Take a look at our collection:



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