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
May 23-26, 2013 Kauai Polynesian Festival Lihue, HI (808) 335-6466
Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza
June 21-22, 2013 Hura Tahiti Fullerton, CA (714) 537-7478
Alex Tekurio
June 30, 2013* Heiva i Keaukaha Hilo, HI (808) 769-3860
Tiffany Dela Cruz
July 4-7, 2013 Tahiti Fete of San Jose San Jose, CA (808) 935-3002
Pua Tokumoto
July 4-20, 2013 Heiva i Tahiti Papeete, Tahiti +689 54 45 44
Heremoana Maamaatuaiahutapu
July 12-13, 2013 Te Mahana Hiro'a o Tahiti Laie, HI (808) 293-3333
Raymond Mariteragi
July 27-28, 2013* Manahere I Ori Tahiti San Jose, CA (408) 892-2261
Lorie Roldan-Almogela and Chris Almogela
August 3-4, 2013 Heiva i Kauai Kapaa, HI (808) 822-9447
Tepairu Manea
August 9-11, 2013 Heiva San Diego San Diego, CA (619) 602-4683
Lindsay Reva McNicol
August 10-11, 2013* Heiva i Maui Wailuku, HI (808) 250-0737
Lolita Eugenio
August 16-17, 2013 Heiva i Reno Reno, NV (209) 612-6151
Ruth Nalua Manaois
August 31-September 1, 2013 International Tahitian Ori Anaheim, CA (310) 294-3841
Maile Letuli
August 31-September 1, 2013* Pacific Island Competition Sacramento West Sacramento, CA (916) 572-4852
Janet Auwae-McCoy
Tanisha Reshke
August 2013 Heiva Ma'ohi O Patitfa Elk Grove, CA (916) 548-3245
Rhea Nunez
September 14-16, 2013 Tahiti Heiva - Japan (Heiva i Tokyo) Tokyo, Japan 03-3661-8800
Kensuke Tamatoa Onishi
September 15, 2013 Heiva i Japan Tokyo, Japan 03-3722-9000
Rose Perreira
Kenzo Tanaka
September 21, 2013 Mehetia Fete Kualoa, HI (808) 723-4998
Charelle Silva
September 21-22, 2013 Pacific Islander Festival San Diego, CA (619) 699-8797
Rudy Tai
September 2013 Tarena Tahiti
San Bruno, CA (415) 425-1662
Elizabeth Nemenzo Bertumen
September 2013 Te Aranui O Tahiti San Bruno, CA (415) 425-1662
Elizabeth Nemenzo Bertumen
September 22, 2013* Tata'ura'a Ori Tahiti Tokyo, Japan 03-3718-3143
 
October 2013* Kori Kori Tahiti Fete Las Vegas, NV  
Ravahere Amo
October 4-5, 2013 Heiva Tahiti En Mexico Guadalajara, Mexico 01 (33) 3647-1384
stamp Emilia Garcia
November 9, 2013* Heiva i Waimea Waimea, HI (808) 222-4346
Pola Teriipaia
November 15-16, 2013 Heiva i Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV (808) 293-1866
Rose Perreira
November 30-December 1, 2013* Ori Tahiti Nui Solo Competition Papeete, Tahiti +00 689 53 28 42/ +00 689 75 63 89
Tumata Robinson
December 2013 Hura Tapairu Papeete, Tahiti +689 54 45 44
Heremoana Maamaatuaiahutapu
2013 Heiva i Utah Sandy, UT (808) 358-9716
stamp Penny Toilolo
January 2014 Te Mana Ori - Tahitian Solo Competition Santa Clarita, CA (661) 294-3062
Gladys Farrell
February 14-15, 2014* Heiva i Hawai'i Kailua-Kona, HI (808) 450-9664
Maile Lee
February 2014 Ori Tahiti Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV (702) 498-0782
Runi Tafeaga
March 2014 Heiva i Honolulu Honolulu, HI (808) 293-1866
Rose Perreira
March 2014 Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete Merced, CA (209) 726-1925
Becky Manandic
March 2014 Kona Tahiti Fete Kailua-Kona, HI  
stamp Carol Casil
April 2014 Te Ori Here Santa Ana, CA (949) 466-9010
stamp Guy Montgomery
April 2014 Heiva i O'ahu Kaneohe, HI (808) 220-4464
Cathy Temanaha
April 2014 Heiva i Osaka Osaka, Japan 03-3661-8800
Kensuke Tamatoa Onishi
May 2014 Tahiti Taurua Nui i Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV (702) 251-5793
Tetua Ioane
July 25-27, 2014* Tahiti Fete of Hilo 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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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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