Rules and Regulations for Group MEHURA
There will be only (1) Division in the Mehura Category
MEHURA
Group may choose the following options:
• Vahine Only
• Tane ONLY (NEW)
• Amui (combined Vahine/Tane)
**All of the above compete for one (1) award category. In other words, there are no separate awards for Vahine, Tane and/or Amui.
Guideline for Mehura:
• The minimum age requirement for Mehura is 14yrs of age.
• Groups must have a minimum of five (5) dancers with a maximum of ten (10) dancers.
Costumes for Vahine Mehura:
• Fabric: The choice of fabrics may be of solid color or printed with flower patterns or tapa patterns, and of cotton or rayon. The Vahine will perform in a long waisted dresses (purotu dress,) or loose fitted dresses, (mu’umu’u style), or a two-piece outfit; obligatorily including a long skirt (not above the knee).
Adornments:
• Adornments made out of purau fibers, dry or fresh plants or leaves is acceptable. The adornments also made from fresh foliage, and flowers, feathers or mother of pearl shells with be left att the creative choices of the Ra’atira or groups leader.
• Head ornaments (Helmets, crown, tiara, head-piece, various bunches of flowers are all acceptable.
• Neck, ankles, wrists and arms ornaments matching the head adornment are allowed.
Costumes for Tane Mehura:
• Trousers of solid color. Printed or solid Aloha Shirts. Vest style is acceptable. Maro style costume is also permitted (no bare bums). Bare chest is acceptable.
Adornments:
• Adornments made out of purau fibers, dry or fresh plants or leaves Is acceptable. The adornments also made from fresh foliage, and flowers, feathers or mother of pearl shells with be left to the creative choices of the Ra’atira pupu (group leaders)
• Head ornaments (Helmets, crown, tiara, head-piece, various bunches of flowers are all acceptable.
• Neck, ankles, wrists and arms ornaments matching the head adornment are allowed.
Fact Sheet:
• A summary of your group and a description of your song selections and costuming including all lyrics is required for the judges. Please provide 4 copies.
Sound set up:
• Maximum musicians is five (5).
• Sound set-up time will be limited to seven (7) minutes. A 5pts penalty will be enforced for every 1minute over your allotted time for sound set up.
• Recorded music is permitted and must be converted to mp3 format and submitted to mrstahiti@me.com or mailed on memory stick to TNI no later than August 3, 2019.
Judging criteria:
• Your group will be judged in Choreography, Technique, Synchronization, Artistic Expression, Costume, Judges Overall impression.
Awards:
• 2nd and 3rd places will receive a certificate, trophy and cash.
• 1st place will receive a certificate, trophy, gift and cash.
Score sheet:
• Your group score sheet will be available for pick up at the end of the event. See scoring tables.
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR Group OTE’A
Rules and Regulations are designed to monitor a Group’s performance in two (2) Divisions. The HURA TAU (Sr.) Division and the HURA AVA TAU (Jr.) Division.
These divisions will require a minimum of five (5) dancers and a maximum of ten (10) dancers in either Division. There must be at least two (2) groups registered in each Division (Jr. and Sr.). Should we have only one (1) entry in each division the entries will then be merged into the Sr. Division (Hura Tau).
OTE’A
Groups may choose the following options:
• Ote’a Amui (comprised of both male and females)
• Ote’a Vahine (comprised of females only)
• Ote’a Tane (comprised of males only)
**All of the above will compete for one (1) award catergory. In other words there are no separate awards for Vahine,Tane, and/or Amui.
Guideline for OTE’A
• The minimum age requirement for Ote’a is fourteen (14) years of age.
• Groups must have a minimum of five (5) dancers with a maximum of ten (10) dancers.
• Your Group must perform for a duration of three (3) minutes to a maximum of seven (7) minutes.
• The following are suggested to be included in the Ote’a but not mandated: aparima, paoa, and/or hivinau.
Fact sheet:
• A summary of your group and theme presentation, including all lyrics and/or orero is required to be distributed to the judges prior to your performance. Please provide four (4) copies. Please submit you group presentations summary (lyrics if aparima included) to mrstahiti@me.com no later than August 3, 2019.
Costume for OTE’A
• A traditional “more” made out of “purau” fibers, dry or fresh plants or leaves is acceptable. The adornments also made from fresh or dry plants such as foliage, and flowers, feathers or mother of pearl shells with be left to the creative choice of the Ra’atira (group leader).
• A “hatua” or belt of the same material is also recommended.
• Length, long or short is left to the creative choice of the Ra’atira.
• Head ornaments (helmets, crowns, tiaras, head-pieces, various bunches of flowers are all acceptable.
• Neck, ankle, wrist and arm ornaments matching the head adornment are allowed.
Sound set up:
• Maximum musicians is seven (7).
• Sound set-up time will be limited to seven (7) minutes. A 5pt. penalty will be for enforced every (1) minute over your allotted time for sound set up.
• Recorded music is permitted and must be converted to mp3 format and submitted to mrstahiti@me.com or mailed in on memory stick to TNI no later than August 3, 2019.
Judging criteria:
• Your group will be judged in the following categories: choreography, technique, synchronization, artistic expression, costume, and judge’s overall impression.
Awards:
• 2nd and 3rd places will receive a certificate, trophy, and cash.
• 1st place will receive a certificate, trophy, gift, and cash.
Score sheet:
• Your group score sheet will be available for pick up at the end of the event. (See scoring tables.)