COURTESY WILLIAM KYOUNGYONG JEE The dancers of the group Tamatoa of Kaneohe wear white flowers around their necks and traditional ti leaf skirts and chest pieces. COURTESY WILLIAM KYOUNGYONG JEE ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In the Windy City, a Chicago couple perpetuate the dances of Polynesia, and neither of them are of Hawaiian or Polynesian descent. They own the Hokulea Academy of Polynesian ...

KAPA‘A — When the sun sets on the first day of Heiva I Kaua‘i Tahitian dance and drumming competition, the gates will reopen for Po Afi Kaua‘i Samoan Fireknife Competition starting at 6 p.m. at Kapa‘a ...

Tahiti Fete of San Jose, said to be the biggest Tahitian dance competition in the U.S., just wrapped up its 26th celebration. This year’s event featured dancers from the United States, Europe and ...

Now known as French Polynesia, Tahiti has a long history. The islands were originally settled by Polynesian immigrants in 500 BC. Over time, the island has changed. However, it remains one of the most ...

KRYSTLE MARCELLUS / [email protected] Tahitian dance moves are often rigorous, targeting the legs and core, and incorporating arm movements. Select an option below to continue reading this ...

Performers from Aloha Hula Dance Studio in Granada Hills dance during the Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete group dance competition Sunday in Merced. Tahitian dance, food, wares and more were part of the event.

Last fall, when Sarah Mendoza posted a video of her fellow dancers from Te Varua Ori on Facebook, she simply wanted to promote the decade-old troupe by showing their regular warm-up routine. The clip ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. As Nigel Lythgoe noted halfway through Wednesday night’s episode, it was ...