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 ...

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 ...

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Traditional dances, Polynesian food, and a celebration of culture return to downtown Stockton for the Te Fa'a Nō Te 'Ori 2025 Tahitian Dance Festival. The three-day festival begins on Friday, Oct. 17, ...

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 ...

PAPARA, Tahiti (AP) — Tahitian dancers in palm leaf skirts mingled with surfers, locals and tourists as the opening ceremony for the Games commenced in French Polynesia on Friday morning, some 10,000 ...

Josephine Lealaitafea performs Taualuga on the first night of the Luau event. The Taualuga is a traditional Samoan dance performed at celebrations and weddings. (Jaycee Lundell) BYU’s annual Lu’au ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- University of Pennsylvania's Pan-Asian Dance Troupe blazes the stage with authentic cultural performances. The student choreographers create a blend of traditionally inspired ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After several weeks at sea and a stop in Raʻiātea, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia have now arrived in Tahiti. On Saturday, the voyaging canoes were greeted by a flotilla of canoes ...

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