All About Tahitian Dance

1. What does Aparima mean?

"Kiss of the hands" dance

Lord of the dance

Fan dance

Fire dance

Dance of the forest

This Tahitian dance style comes from an oral tradition that speaks about life, love and loss. The costumes are influenced by the missionaries who arrived in the early 1800's.

Explanation

This Tahitian dance style comes from an oral tradition that speaks about life, love and loss. The costumes are influenced by the missionaries who arrived in the early 1800's.

2. What is the big dance competition called in Tahiti held every year during the Bastille day celebration?

Ori

Upa Upa

Maeva

Heiva

Iaorana

Heiva is held every July in Tahiti and the Society Islands and similar celebrations are held all over the world.

Explanation

Heiva is held every July in Tahiti and the Society Islands and similar celebrations are held all over the world.

3. What is Pandanus used for?

Weaving

Costume making

For sitting on

For walls of houses/huts

All of the above

In Hawaii, pandanus is called Lauhala but in Tahiti it is called Pa'ore. Baskets, hats, mats and dance costumes are made from pandanus.

Explanation

In Hawaii, pandanus is called Lauhala but in Tahiti it is called Pa'ore. Baskets, hats, mats and dance costumes are made from pandanus.

4. What is the "grass skirt" made out of and called in Tahitian? Tiki Village dancers, Moorea

Long grass and skirts called hula hula

Coconut tree/Lila

Wild Hibiscus tree bark and skirts are called "more'"

Pandanus/paore

Fara tree/piu piu skirts

The wild hibiscus tree is found at the beaches and the inner bark is stripped then soaked for several weeks to soften, then stripped using needles. The skirts in Tahiti are called "More'", while the skirts in the Cook Islands are called "Kiri'au".

Explanation

The wild hibiscus tree is found at the beaches and the inner bark is stripped then soaked for several weeks to soften, then stripped using needles. The skirts in Tahiti are called "More'", while the skirts in the Cook Islands are called "Kiri'au".

5. What does Tamure mean?

Hello

Goodbye

Party

Tahitian and Cook Island dance

Dance of Hawaii

Tamure is the general word to describe Tahitian and Cook Island dance. It also includes "local style dances", which are freestyle dances done by couples and individuals in local bars, dance halls, and gatherings.

Explanation

Tamure is the general word to describe Tahitian and Cook Island dance. It also includes "local style dances", which are freestyle dances done by couples and individuals in local bars, dance halls, and gatherings.

6. What does "Otea" mean?

Dance of Life

Drum Dance

Dance of Love

Hip shaking dance

All of the above

The word "Otea" has multiple meanings and can refer to different types of dances. It can mean the "Dance of Life," symbolizing the celebration and joy of life. It can also refer to the "Drum Dance," highlighting the importance of percussion instruments in the performance. Additionally, "Otea" can represent the "Dance of Love," expressing emotions and romantic connections. Lastly, it can describe a "Hip shaking dance," emphasizing the energetic and rhythmic movements involved. Therefore, "all of the above" is the correct answer as it encompasses the various meanings and interpretations of the term "Otea."

Explanation

The word "Otea" has multiple meanings and can refer to different types of dances. It can mean the "Dance of Life," symbolizing the celebration and joy of life. It can also refer to the "Drum Dance," highlighting the importance of percussion instruments in the performance. Additionally, "Otea" can represent the "Dance of Love," expressing emotions and romantic connections. Lastly, it can describe a "Hip shaking dance," emphasizing the energetic and rhythmic movements involved. Therefore, "all of the above" is the correct answer as it encompasses the various meanings and interpretations of the term "Otea."

7. When was Tahitian dance banned when the missionaries arrived?

Early 1700's

Early 1800's

Early 1900's

Was never banned

None of the above

When the missionaries arrived in Tahiti, they imposed their religious beliefs and customs on the local population. One of the practices they disapproved of was the traditional Tahitian dance. They viewed it as immoral and incompatible with their Christian values. As a result, the Tahitian dance was banned in the early 1800s to discourage the local people from engaging in what the missionaries considered sinful behavior.

Explanation

When the missionaries arrived in Tahiti, they imposed their religious beliefs and customs on the local population. One of the practices they disapproved of was the traditional Tahitian dance. They viewed it as immoral and incompatible with their Christian values. As a result, the Tahitian dance was banned in the early 1800s to discourage the local people from engaging in what the missionaries considered sinful behavior.