Our ‘Ori Tahiti (Tahitian dance) numbers feature both fast-pasted ‘ōte‘a drumming and slower, graceful, ‘aparima and ahuroa, with vibrant movements and storytelling through dance. ‘Ori Tahiti traditions are deeply rooted in the culture and history of French Polynesia.

Au Manava (Wahine & Kupuna)
A hopeful reflection on following one’s dreams and treasuring life’s connections

Ōte‘a (Keiki)
Young dancers bring island tradition to life through fast foodwork and driving drum rhythms

Te Tama Ma‘ohi (Kupuna)
A tribute celebrating Ma‘ohi identity, resilience, and the legacy of Tahiti’s ancestors

Hei Iti Vaihi (Wahine)
A Hawai‘i-to-Tahiti salute honoring the shared spirit of the Pacific

Haka (Kane & Keiki)
Chant, percussion, and strong movement combined in a bold welcome and statement of unity

Ōte‘a (Wahine)
The wahine showcase precision, power, and joy in this vibrant drum-driven dance

Te Pua No‘a No‘a (Wahine)
A graceful dance inspired by a fragrant flower, gathered at dawn and woven into a lei

Tangata Huru Huru (Everyone)
A song that follows a mysterious wonderer’s path through fate, loss, and blessing