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Judging and Criteria
What the judges and audience are looking for.
Groups | Soloists
HEIVA I HONOLULU - RULES & REGULATIONS
Group Rules & Regulations
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Soloist Rules & Regulations
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Judges
Jeanne Moua Larsen
Jeanne has traveled the world to promote the culture of Tahiti. In 1988, Jeanne won the prestigious title of Mrs. Tahiti in the Mrs. woman of the world pageant. She is the niece of the Legendary Madeleine Moua, who was responsible in reviving the traditional dance of Tahiti.
Roiti Sylva
Roiti is a Tahitian dance instructor, choreographer and educator. She is an assistant to the professor of the Tahitian language at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She has been very influential in promoting and educating the public about the cultures of Tahiti.
Etua Tahauri
Etua is well known as a master carver who specializes in making Hawaiian and Tahitian drums. He is a regular sponsor of the Merry Monarch, Keiki Hula and many Tahitian dance competitions. Tahauri also served as Chairman of the Board of Tahiti Nui International.
Hatota Tehiva
Hatota is the key translator, choreographer, and cultural ethics educator of the performance group Tavanui, under the direction of Dennis Kia. Today, Hatota teaches at Hana High School in Maui. From Hikueru of the Tuamotus to Hawaii, he is sought after for his knowledge of Tahitian culture.
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