JACKSON TWP. ‒ "Dance with your heart." That was instructor Audrey Godoy's message as she gracefully moved her hips and arms to the beat of the song. "Let your emotions out." Godoy, artistic director ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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PAPARA, Tahiti (AP) — Tahitian dancers in palm-leaf skirts mingled with Olympic surfers, locals and tourists as the opening ceremony for the Summer Games commenced in French Polynesia on Friday ...

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 ...

A line of girls, 13 to 15 years old, swayed and moved to the beat of drums, wearing colorful skirts and opulent headdresses of red feathers, flowers, straw and seashells Friday afternoon at the Merced ...

Polynesian culture is colorful and exuberant, and it is celebrated by Paul Gauguin Cruises in so many ways on seven- to 14-night Tahiti, French Polynesia and South Pacific voyages. Here is a list of ...

101 Ute / Royal Tahitian Dance Company. 107 Parahi Marite / Royal Tahitian Dance Company. 201 Hei Porohiti / Royal Tahitian Dance Company, Turia. 205 Aue Ue / Royal Tahitian Dance Company. 206 Winds ...