The O'tea The Otea is from Tahiti. This is a drum dance, and can be quite fast in movement. In Tahiti today, the Otea is usually performed in connection with events such as seasonal festivals. But in times past, the Ote'a was a warrior dance!

Hawaiian Hula The Hula dancer is as much an icon of Hawaii as is the natural beauty of the Islands.. Hula is passed down from the first Polynesians who settled Hawaii. In the early days of Hawaiian civilization, there was no written language. Traditions, history, protocol and all other aspects of the culture were relayed from generation to generation orally, through storytelling, oli (chant) and through the hula. Hula is a rhythmic performance depicting stories laced with lessons and traditions. Hula is a dance, an art form that conveys traditions and history dating back from the beginning of Hawaiian civilization.

Hand Dances - Sasa and Aparima Aparima and Sasa are dance by gesture. The hands are used to tell a story - from legends and myths, to other folklore. Aparima originates in Tahiti, and the Sasa is from Samoa. The Sasa is performed seated - watch the hands!

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