How to Tau’olunga

This is a video demonstrating the Tongan Tau’olunga that is taught in this video by Sisi’uno Helu. She shows the basic hand movements and posture of the traditional dance.

Hula Is More Than a Dance – It’s the “Heartbeat” of the Hawaiian People

This is a short video made by Bradley Tangonan showcases the importance of the Hula to their culture through a dance group on the island of Kauai that is instructed by Leina’ala Jardin.

Chamorro Dance Video

This short video gives insight into Chamorro dance and how they are evolving the traditional dance today through their hand gestures, singing in their native language, and performance attire.

Male Hula Dancers Video

This short clip interviews a small group of male hula dancers that are stationed in Hawaii. They explain what it means to them to dance the hula.

Slit-Log Drum Demonstration

Here is a short clip of a musician demonstrating the sounds and beats of the slit-log drum used in Polynesian dance.

Ipu Making Process

This video is an interview of a man who makes Ipu drums which gives insight on the process and why he got into making the instrument.

Tahitian Dance

This video showcases a Tahitian dancer who is performing at a competition wearing a purple pareo and elaborate headdress while dancing to the fast beats from live musicians.

Siva Afi Dance

This is a video showcasing the Samoan Siva Afi performed by a male dancer, involving the spinning of a knife that has been lit on fire while moving to traditional fast paced rhythms in a cloth wrap called Siapo.