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HEIVA I HONOLULU - GROUP RULES & REGULATIONS
 Click here to download pdf Group Rules & Regulations.
Click here to download pdf Group Application.
Rules and Regulations are designed to monitor a group’s performance in the “GROUP A LA CARTE” division, and in the “GROUP OVERALL” division.
The division categories are:
1. The Vahine Ahupurotu - (Sr & Jr. level)
2. The Mama Ruau Ahupurotu – (Master level only)
3. The Vahine Aparima – (Jr. level only)
4. The Pupu Ta’iri Toere (drumming) – (Sr. & Jr. level)
5. The Ote’a – Hura Ava Tau (Jr. level only)
Each division category contains three levels (where applicable):
1. The “HURA TAU” (Senior level)
2. The “HURA AVA TAU” (Junior level)
3. The “HURA METUA PA’ARII” (Master level)
DEADLINES - IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
| February 1, 2008 |
Group photo for TNI program deadline |
| February 16, 2008 |
Group event registration |
| February 23, 2008 |
Fact sheet (A La Carte Ote’a Jr. & Group Overall Division Jr & Sr.) |
| March 1, 2008 |
Lyrics (Ala Carte Division) |
GUIDELINES – A LA CARTE DIVISION
1. Vahine Ahupurotu Category - Hura Tau (Sr. level) and Hura Ava Tau (Jr. level):
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A Group should have a minimum of ten (10) dancers, with no maximum limit. |
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This presentation must be done in a one (1) piece ankle length dress. |
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Each group must submit the Tahitian lyrics of their Ahupurotu song. Translating the lyrics into English is optional. |
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Music must be live for the Sr. level. CD music is acceptable for the Jr. level (no penalty). |
TIME LIMIT:
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Seven (7) minutes maximum. Time starts when the music begins. |
PENALTY:
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10 points deduction per minute over time limit. |
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10 points deducted for submitting lyrics after the deadline (March 1, 2008). |
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20 points deduction for not submitting lyrics. |
2. Mama Ruau Ahupurotu Category – Hura Metua Pa’ari (Master level).
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A Group must have a minimum of ten (10) dancers with no maximum limit. |
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This presentation must be done in a one (1) piece ankle length dress. |
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Minimum age is 45yrs. |
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Each group must submit the Tahitian lyrics of their Ahupurotu song. Translating the lyrics into English is optional. |
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Recorded or CD music is acceptable with no penalty. |
TIME LIMIT:
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Seven (7) minutes maximum. Time starts when the music begins. |
PENALTY:
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10 points deduction per minute over time limit. |
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10 points deducted for submitting lyrics after the deadline (March 1, 2008). |
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20 points deduction for not submitting lyrics. |
3. Vahine Aparima Category – Hura Ava Tau (Jr. level only).
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A Group must have a minimum of ten (10) dancers with no maximum limit. |
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Each group must submit the lyrics of their Aparima song. Translating the lyrics in English is optional. |
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Recorded or CD music is acceptable with no penalty. |
TIME LIMIT:
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Seven (7) minutes maximum. Time starts when the music begins. |
PENALTY:
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10 points deduction per minute over time limit. |
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10 points deducted for submitting lyrics after the deadline (March 1, 2008). |
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20 points deduction for not submitting lyrics. |
4. Drumming Category – Hura Tau (Sr. level) & Hura Ava Tau (Jr. level):
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A Group must have a minimum of five (5) musicians with no maximum limit. |
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Among other instruments, the following are mandated: To’ere, Fa’atete, Tari Parau, Pahu Tupa’i, Vivo and Ihara. |
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Among other beats, your entire creation must include at least six (6) of the following original beats: Pahae, Paea, Takoto, Puarata, Hitoto, PoraPora, Tiare Taporo, Samba, Bounty |
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Prior to their performance, the Group must submit to the Judges a list of the mandated beats included in performance. |
TIME LIMIT:
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Ten (10) minutes maximum. Time starts at the leader’s signal. |
PENALTY:
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10 points deduction per minute over time limit. |
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10 points deduction for each missing beat. |
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20 points deduction for not submitting lyrics. |
5. Ote’a Category - Hura Ava Tau (Jr. level only):
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An Ote’a Vahine only, or an Ote’a Tane only, or an Ote’a Amui (Vahine & Tane combined) |
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An Ote’a Aparima. |
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Pa’o and /or Hivinau are encouraged, but not mandated. |
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A Ra’atira must do an Orero in accordance with the theme. |
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A fact sheet of your presentation is mandated and should be submitted by deadline. (postmarked February 23, 2008) |
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A Group should have a minimum of (10) dancers, but no maximum number is required (unlimited). |
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Drumming CD is acceptable. |
TIME LIMIT:
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Fifteen (15) minutes maximum. |
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Time starts at the leader’s signal. |
PENALTY:
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10 points deduction per minute over time limit. |
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10 points deduction for submitting fact sheet after the deadline. |
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15 points deduction for submitting fact sheet during the event. |
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25 points deduction for not submitting a fact sheet. |
GUIDELINES – GROUP OVERALL DIVISION
Group Overall Division - Hura Tau (Sr Level) & Hura Ava Tau (Jr level).
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Your group must have a minimum of twenty (20) dancers, musicians not included, with no maximum limit. |
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Your group must perform continuously for a period of thirty (30) minutes maximum, according to the mandated criteria listed below: However, these criteria may be organized or choreographed in any order your group chooses to do so: |
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An Ote’a presentation with a theme. |
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All Music & Drumming must be live. |
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An Orero presentation by the Ra’atira or someone designated in the Group. |
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A Pa’oa & Hivinau (both are mandated). |
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A Group Aparima. |
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A Drumming dance by a couple (tane & vahine). |
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A Fact Sheet, which is a summary of your theme presentation, is mandated and should be submitted by deadline (postmarked February 23, 2008). |
TIME LIMIT:
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30 minutes maximum. Time starts when Ra’atira starts or when the music starts. |
PENALTY:
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10 points deduction per minute over time limit. |
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20 points deduction for submitting fact sheet after the deadline. |
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30 points deduction for submitting fact sheet during the event. |
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50 points deduction for not submitting a fact sheet. |
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