As part of the Pacific Dance Festival 2018 you have the opportunity to join master drummers Taraiva Paulo and Milton Huri with tutors Tokahi Huri and Amo Ieriko in two hours of immersive Tahitian dance.

Two dances will be taught - an 'ote'a(drum dance) and an 'aparima (action song) with technique review of different styles such as 'ami, 'afata, fa'arapu, 'ope, 'ruru, tamau and more.

Within this time frame there will also be discussion of the importance of gestures and understanding the meaning and purpose for dance actions in Tahiti Nui.

Find out more about the Pacific Dance Festival 2018 at www.pacificdance.co.nz