i agree.. and its nice to see other people have appreciation for ones culture... and for one.. at least everyone are keeping polynesian culture as well as other cultures alive.... give them props at least they had a nice performance... great sycronization and showmanship in basics...
i think it is a compliment when other non-polynesians perform dances from my culture. i was at a tahitian competition in florida. the tahitian soloist first place winner was a blonde, blue-eyed girl from california. which goes to show you that you don't have to be polynesian to be successful in polynesian dance. i guess these girls are students. so people should just chill. they aren't professional, yet.
im mexican and i do tahitian danceing and all the othere island dancein my fave is samoan BUt i placed alot in many comps it dosent matter about ur race..
I'm with you. It's sad to think that even if I worked hard on my technique and performance, I'd still be looked down on because of the fact I'm not Tahitian. Do I have to be a descendant to truly appreciate another culture? I think people should stop being hypocrites because everything from the architecture on your island to the religion to the music playing on your radio that you enjoy and dance to, and the English language that you speak are from OTHER cultures.
Whaaat. They left out the most important dance move in Ori Tahiti: fa'arapu! Their 'ami and their ta'iri tamau were wonderful, but how can you have a Tahitian dance with no fa'arapu? Haha They were very in sync though. You can tell they practiced a lot
@KWEENMOANA I'm not belittling the horrendous losses experienced when another culture comes assimilates your people into their own. In fact, my origin is from a country that has experienced its fair share of having things "shoved down" its throat. The language of the island I grew up in is considered dying because most people speak English. I DO understand.
@KWEENMOANA Right, I do see it that way because I've been in classes with students where it IS that way. There are non-Polynesian students who try to learn the authentic thing. And there are Polynesian teachers who have no qualms about teaching boys and girls of differing ethnicities. As for this "white girl" scenario: everyone is guilty of ignorance. It's even more reason to teach to let them know that it's more than hip shaking. Goodness you have such a beautiful culture. Please share it.
this was good, for white girls that probably taught themselves! I give it up to yall-) yall did good im samoan i do tahitian but i was i grew up doing it!!so give urselves a hands ladies u did good!don't matter if ur white black brown yellow green pink lmao!yall did good-)
It depends if they were self taught or professionally. Like me I'm white but I was taught by my auntie who is Hawaiian/Portuguese and yet we have a girl in our troop that is self taught and dances so beautifully but yet she has trouble.
@wahine27 then how is our culture/dance are going to stay alive if no one doesn't appreciate it.... i hate how people cannot keep an open mind.. especially if your of tahitian, hawaiian, and polynesian decent... i hate how ppl just bring down other people just because they are appreciate our culture... by the way what century are we in now? our culture is exposed to many people around the world.... just as long as they respect the culture and dance... im glad to see other people appreciating it
they were actually pretty good for haoles so all the haters need to stop hatin! need to work on that faarapu and technique though! keep dancing! practice makes perfect.
@cutepanchan I agree with you.. I'm black and I have the same problem, for lack of a better word, with Greek dancing.. it seems like something I could do but my Greek friend won't teach me because I'm not Greek.. >.> I think people should be more open to others when they express a genuine interest in their culture.. :/
Your wrong! Polynesians music and dancing are great gift for us in the world. Problem is, 98% of the humans have now knowledge about the art in your culture. I know al lot about pop and world music (African, Asia, Batak, South America, Russia, Cáucaso). A lot of good music and dancing. But I never met such a wealth of "naturally" strong expression in music, singing and dancing as in modern polynesia. Haiva festival in Tahiti is in my opinion a important event.
I usually never see any rude comments to an islander even if they aren't that good. It seems like everyone saves it all for the white girls... it's not very fair. They look like they are having a lot of fun in this dance. That is all that matters.
Yo pienso que las intenciones son buenas pero les convendrìa asesorarse sobre con algun maestro tahitiano de hecho en USA hay varios buenos que compiten en el TAHITI FETE pueden contratar alguno de esos y les ayudaran a superarse y usar vetuarios mas apropiados en cuanto a diseño y colores que deben usarse estàn por ejemplo TIANA LIUFAU o IDA VEIMAO Suerte
@KWEENMOANA People who are native to a specific culture should understand that right now people are trying to understand and learn, not glamorize it. What better way than to take classes, perform, learn words? Sure, sometimes dancers deviate from the way dances are traditionally done. It's happened to a lot of cultural dances. In fact, it's one of the consequences of a globalized world. In short, don't look down on people who even try to do justice to this beautiful dance and culture.
@KWEENMOANA Firstly, if it sounded like I belittled your culture's history, I apologize. That wasn't the intention. Secondly, natives themselves aren't hypocrites. It's PEOPLE (read my comment again, please) in general who look down on others for trying to appreciate their culture. They are hypocrites because they ACCEPT aspects of other cultures into their own. You may have had religion and such forced on you, but don't tell me you reject everything that has come from other cultures like music
it's nice,but, where is the Tairi,the Fa’arapu? the basics. i just see a lot of girls change the places!, but i have to say that every girls go at the same time!
Seems very robotic to me. Normally a dance tells us a story. Not sure what was happening to me. And I've been dancing since I was a little girl (Cook Island, not Tahitian, of course it is very similar)
@KWEENMOANA There could have been a better way to coexist with people of differing backgrounds rather than have one try to dominate the other and force their ways on them. However, instead of focusing on how horribly things were done in the past, look at the present. Today we live in a more globalized world. We understand there are better ways to share, to accept, and to proliferate our own cultures.
@KWEENMOANA Your political view sounds like that of an isolationist yet you call me naive? Think about your stores, your medicines, your tourism, your economy. It's not all about invasion. Countries are literally supporting each other through a vast network of business and movement of people and much more. The tricky bit is that most if not all, act on the best interest of their own country, which could set another country back. But no country is "innocent" in my opinion if you look deep enough
i give you guys credit... don't let the negativity get you down. clearly you have put a lot of effort and care into what you did. as for the kumu... what kind of kumu speaks so trashy? comment to the so called 'source/teacher/foundation', it's a shame that your representing hawaiians that way, 'no aloha'.. instead of taking the time to bad mouth these women, you should be spending your time setting a good example of conduct to your students; and make sure that you teach as best you can
theres no reason to be racist just because of your encounter with a handful of mexicans. i know that some can be a pain, but that doesnt mean all of them are. i myself am japanese mexican and haitian, my boyfriend is a native hawaiian with hawaiian blood, and it more mixed than i am. he didnt like mexicans because he had bad experiences, but when he met me, he realized they arent all like that. my own grandfather was racist to blacks, but i changed his mind; be more tolerant to those around you
I don't know why you added black people in your comment. From Africa to the Caribbean to dances we do in America when it comes to shaking we own that shit so we don't have to do hula we got our own shit. And if we did do hula trust me we would shut that shit down.
I know what to say....galloping horses....that's all I have to say. Oh....and I didn't think its even slightly alright, but I agree with the whole "no personality"....I didn't even see 1 girl smile.
Err, actually what you see comes from FRENCH POLYNESIA, not from Hawai or another english island, then people talk FRENCH not english like you think. Americans should stop thinking they created the all world, and to think you have a right on it...
Rosina you're so right, and Kalani, you should be grateful with any people who love and try to learn your culture... What your are doing is like avoiding anybody to learn English or French. Obviously you haven't been in Mexico for awhile, I dare you come and keep your words after so
@KWEENMOANA Your political view sounds like that of an isolationist yet you call me naive? Think about your stores, your medicines, your tourism, your economy. It's not all about invasion. Countries are literally supporting each other through a vast network of business and movement of people and much more. The tricky is is that most, if not all, act on the best interest of their own country, which could set another country back. But no country is "innocent" in my opinion if you look deep enough
love the skittles!! beautiful color arrangement
I love those beautiful Tahitian dance
OH, that was so pretty, thanks for the post, and kudo's to the costume designer!
I love this troupe.
I think this is awesome...its great to see others not of Polynesian descent (which I am) dancing our dances....well done. Maruru.
me encantan muchisimo
they're such nice dancers.
Beautiful: )
i agree.. and its nice to see other people have appreciation for ones culture... and for one.. at least everyone are keeping polynesian culture as well as other cultures alive.... give them props at least they had a nice performance... great sycronization and showmanship in basics...
i think it is a compliment when other non-polynesians perform dances from my culture. i was at a tahitian competition in florida. the tahitian soloist first place winner was a blonde, blue-eyed girl from california. which goes to show you that you don't have to be polynesian to be successful in polynesian dance.
i guess these girls are students. so people should just chill. they aren't professional, yet.
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dude, i can't dance - so this is pretty awesome. great job ladies (^.^)
im mexican and i do tahitian danceing and all the othere island dancein my fave is samoan BUt i placed alot in many comps it dosent matter about ur race..
great video!!! it looks soo cool :)
I'm with you. It's sad to think that even if I worked hard on my technique and performance, I'd still be looked down on because of the fact I'm not Tahitian. Do I have to be a descendant to truly appreciate another culture? I think people should stop being hypocrites because everything from the architecture on your island to the religion to the music playing on your radio that you enjoy and dance to, and the English language that you speak are from OTHER cultures.
the name of the song is FETIA AVE FROM THE CD DRUMS OF BORA BORA
ANAIMAGINEER
very nice video...
Wow! I thought you ladies were amazing!
Whaaat. They left out the most important dance move in Ori Tahiti: fa'arapu!
Their 'ami and their ta'iri tamau were wonderful, but how can you have a Tahitian dance with no fa'arapu? Haha
They were very in sync though. You can tell they practiced a lot
They all did a great job-
stope hatin- HATERS!!!!!
thanx for the love.... n u know not all mexicans do that
WOW
nice
there pretty good!!!! :)
I was wondering if I can get information about your school, thank you
the girl on the right in the blue is just moving her hips
TASTE THE RAINBOW!
...Hawaiian Style.>u>
@KWEENMOANA I'm not belittling the horrendous losses experienced when another culture comes assimilates your people into their own. In fact, my origin is from a country that has experienced its fair share of having things "shoved down" its throat. The language of the island I grew up in is considered dying because most people speak English. I DO understand.
WOW!!! i luv the outfit.. BEAUTIFUL :)
@KWEENMOANA Right, I do see it that way because I've been in classes with students where it IS that way. There are non-Polynesian students who try to learn the authentic thing. And there are Polynesian teachers who have no qualms about teaching boys and girls of differing ethnicities. As for this "white girl" scenario: everyone is guilty of ignorance. It's even more reason to teach to let them know that it's more than hip shaking. Goodness you have such a beautiful culture. Please share it.
this was good, for white girls that probably taught themselves! I give it up to yall-) yall did good im samoan i do tahitian but i was i grew up doing it!!so give urselves a hands ladies u did good!don't matter if ur white black brown yellow green pink lmao!yall did good-)
hi, its a beutiful song, someona can you tell me whats the name of the song?????
that cracked me up. Nice costumes, but the actions and dancing....aue hahahahahaha primo though, good to see other ethnicities having a go. Awesome!
costummesssT.T whered you get them? amazing dancing
What is the title of this music?
lol i know im hela late on this one but girl do your thing, dont worry about other people and what they think
(directed to wahine27, so there is no confusion!)
can u tell me,what's the title of the music they are using?thanks in advance!:-)
I'm Mexican...ajua! :)
It depends if they were self taught or professionally. Like me I'm white but I was taught by my auntie who is Hawaiian/Portuguese and yet we have a girl in our troop that is self taught and dances so beautifully but yet she has trouble.
@tilini
I meantyour traditional music and dancing in the new cover.
yea show me some
Major props for being VERY insynch.
@hayden96792 you should of said the pacific islands,than polynesian islands,but samoan culture they also use hand movements aswell and stuff
@wahine27 then how is our culture/dance are going to stay alive if no one doesn't appreciate it.... i hate how people cannot keep an open mind.. especially if your of tahitian, hawaiian, and polynesian decent... i hate how ppl just bring down other people just because they are appreciate our culture... by the way what century are we in now? our culture is exposed to many people around the world.... just as long as they respect the culture and dance... im glad to see other people appreciating it
they were actually pretty good for haoles so all the haters need to stop hatin! need to work on that faarapu and technique though! keep dancing! practice makes perfect.
per favore posso avere il nome della musica?è molto bella grazie
@cutepanchan I agree with you.. I'm black and I have the same problem, for lack of a better word, with Greek dancing.. it seems like something I could do but my Greek friend won't teach me because I'm not Greek.. >.> I think people should be more open to others when they express a genuine interest in their culture.. :/
Your wrong!
Polynesians music and dancing are great gift for us in the world.
Problem is, 98% of the humans have now knowledge about the art in your culture.
I know al lot about pop and world music (African, Asia, Batak, South America, Russia, Cáucaso). A lot of good music and dancing.
But I never met such a wealth of "naturally" strong expression in music, singing and dancing as in modern polynesia. Haiva festival in Tahiti is in my opinion a important event.
I usually never see any rude comments to an islander even if they aren't that good. It seems like everyone saves it all for the white girls... it's not very fair. They look like they are having a lot of fun in this dance. That is all that matters.
Yo pienso que las intenciones son buenas pero les convendrìa asesorarse sobre con algun maestro tahitiano de hecho en USA hay varios buenos que compiten en el TAHITI FETE pueden contratar alguno de esos y les ayudaran a superarse y usar vetuarios mas apropiados en cuanto a diseño y colores que deben usarse estàn por ejemplo TIANA LIUFAU o IDA VEIMAO
Suerte
guess what i am in the front in the middle this dance is really easy
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as long as they can do it right and not insult the dance then why cant you just look at it as a show gosh
Medyo mahirap di nmin masyadong makuha ng mga ka cho dancers ko sa A.P
the girl in the darkish green isnt even bendeing her knees and she aint even using her hips, she's using her waist... tehir is a difference...
@KWEENMOANA People who are native to a specific culture should understand that right now people are trying to understand and learn, not glamorize it. What better way than to take classes, perform, learn words? Sure, sometimes dancers deviate from the way dances are traditionally done. It's happened to a lot of cultural dances. In fact, it's one of the consequences of a globalized world. In short, don't look down on people who even try to do justice to this beautiful dance and culture.
i think the reason why their shake is so big is b/c their skirts are thick..
timeing was little off but good job
@KWEENMOANA Firstly, if it sounded like I belittled your culture's history, I apologize. That wasn't the intention. Secondly, natives themselves aren't hypocrites. It's PEOPLE (read my comment again, please) in general who look down on others for trying to appreciate their culture. They are hypocrites because they ACCEPT aspects of other cultures into their own. You may have had religion and such forced on you, but don't tell me you reject everything that has come from other cultures like music
it's nice,but, where is the Tairi,the Fa’arapu? the basics. i just see a lot of girls change the places!, but i have to say that every girls go at the same time!
the girls arent doing their faarapus the same way.
heheheheh
Seems very robotic to me. Normally a dance tells us a story. Not sure what was happening to me. And I've been dancing since I was a little girl (Cook Island, not Tahitian, of course it is very similar)
@KWEENMOANA There could have been a better way to coexist with people of differing backgrounds rather than have one try to dominate the other and force their ways on them. However, instead of focusing on how horribly things were done in the past, look at the present. Today we live in a more globalized world. We understand there are better ways to share, to accept, and to proliferate our own cultures.
@KWEENMOANA Your political view sounds like that of an isolationist yet you call me naive? Think about your stores, your medicines, your tourism, your economy. It's not all about invasion. Countries are literally supporting each other through a vast network of business and movement of people and much more. The tricky bit is that most if not all, act on the best interest of their own country, which could set another country back. But no country is "innocent" in my opinion if you look deep enough
i give you guys credit... don't let the negativity get you down. clearly you have put a lot of effort and care into what you did. as for the kumu... what kind of kumu speaks so trashy? comment to the so called 'source/teacher/foundation', it's a shame that your representing hawaiians that way, 'no aloha'.. instead of taking the time to bad mouth these women, you should be spending your time setting a good example of conduct to your students; and make sure that you teach as best you can
lmao ! yeah i guess thats true .. but full makes us sound like haters. But then again i cant stand others tryna steal our culture. DANG!
theres no reason to be racist just because of your encounter with a handful of mexicans. i know that some can be a pain, but that doesnt mean all of them are. i myself am japanese mexican and haitian, my boyfriend is a native hawaiian with hawaiian blood, and it more mixed than i am. he didnt like mexicans because he had bad experiences, but when he met me, he realized they arent all like that. my own grandfather was racist to blacks, but i changed his mind; be more tolerant to those around you
a 42 personas no les gusta. xq no pueden hacerlo jajaja..
@amygarcia96 If you messgae/comment on my profile with your email address I can send you this song. My hula troop dances to this song as well :)
I don't know why you added black people in your comment. From Africa to the Caribbean to dances we do in America when it comes to shaking we own that shit so we don't have to do hula we got our own shit. And if we did do hula trust me we would shut that shit down.
didnt really like it, but i give them props for trying
I know what to say....galloping horses....that's all I have to say. Oh....and I didn't think its even slightly alright, but I agree with the whole "no personality"....I didn't even see 1 girl smile.
the tahitian dance came from hawaii no polynesia ok get it strait i am hawaii
Kalani Alexsandria Hawaiian don’t hula like the Tahitians..
Err, actually what you see comes from FRENCH POLYNESIA, not from Hawai or another english island, then people talk FRENCH not english like you think.
Americans should stop thinking they created the all world, and to think you have a right on it...
White and black people trying to hula nooo u cany do it aits a hawaiian thing
Naomi White This is not Hawaiian dance.. It’s Tahitian.
Rosina you're so right, and Kalani, you should be grateful with any people who love and try to learn your culture... What your are doing is like avoiding anybody to learn English or French. Obviously you haven't been in Mexico for awhile, I dare you come and keep your words after so
that doesnt mean anything there are some white girls who are really good...
thats cuz shes white
good otea but don't like the costume i think look so gay the rainbow colors
I'm sorry, but that was just aweful.
@KWEENMOANA Your political view sounds like that of an isolationist yet you call me naive? Think about your stores, your medicines, your tourism, your economy. It's not all about invasion. Countries are literally supporting each other through a vast network of business and movement of people and much more. The tricky is is that most, if not all, act on the best interest of their own country, which could set another country back. But no country is "innocent" in my opinion if you look deep enough