When people hear Tahitian dance, they think of coconut shells, grass skirts, and war dances in which the waist and hips are swayed fiercely to the sound of drums. Compared with Hawaiian dance, which everyone often confuses, Tahitian dance focuses on the rhythm of the body, and Tahitian dance has spread all over the world and is deeply loved by the public.
In ancient times, Tahitian dance was a war dance, a dance for sacrifices and celebrations, and a dance for sharing emotions. As the years change, Tahiti has developed diverse styles and displayed thousands of artistic conceptions. Since the Austronesian peoples did not have writing in ancient times, in addition to relying on oral legends, dance songs became a way to pass on cultural knowledge. The meaning of hand movements also formed the essence of Austronesian dance culture.
Recommended number of performers: 4-7
Performance duration: 15MIN-20MIN
