​Huraiti Mana is a Seattle-based Polynesian Dance Troupe specializing in 'Ori Tahiti, Hula, and Lei. We are a feminine and indigenous-led, intergenerational, neurodiverse and culturally rich community filled with laughter and shared stories. Our mission is to reconnect everyone to their culture and original identity through ancestral philosophy and movement of the Indigenous Pacific so that we may all recognize the homes within our hearts. For the first time since 2019, we are hosting Fa'a'ori! Fa'a'ori is of Reo Tahiti, the Tahitian language, meaning "to cause to dance," and it is the opportunity for our Huraiti, beloved dancers, to showcase their growth gained these past 5 years. 

Our Tumu Parau (theme) is 'Ura Vahine, lifting up divine femininity (that exists within us all!), beginning with honoring Atua/Akua, Ari'i/Ali'i, as well as life-giving birth, protective strength, caretaking of generations, and even loss of life through the lens of the Vahine experience. On behalf of Huraiti Mana, we humbly invite you to Huraiti Mana Faaori 2024: 'Ura Vahine. Resilience, hardship, joy, and celebration in the name of all our 'Ura Vahine!
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Event: Huraiti Mana Fa'a'ori 2024: 'Ura Vahine
Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Time: 12:00PM - 4:30PM
Place: Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center 400 S 2nd St, Renton, WA 98057

• Ample parking available onsite at Renton High School/IKEA Performing Arts Center
• Additional parking available at City of Renton City Center Parking Garage 655 S 2nd St, Renton, WA 98057​

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Schedule: 

• 12:00PM | Doors Open, Vendors, Food Trucks
• 1:30PM | Huraiti Mana Fa'a'ori with Intermission
• 4:30PM | Grand Raffle Prize 

​Guest Performances by the esteemed: 

• Te Fare O Tamatoa
• Teva Oriata 

Delicious food vendors featuring: ​

• Tolu Modern Fijian Cuisine (Gluten free and vegetarian options)
• Le Lu's Bakery

Marketplace Vendors featuring the incredible:

• Da Pua Plug
• Franada Family Bake Sale
• Huraiti Mana merchandise table
• Iwalani's Creations
• Ka Pua Hulu | The Feather Flower
• Live Inspired Jewelry
• Te Fare O Tamatoa Marketplace
• TJ's Lei Stand

All ticket sales will cover costs of the event and support class scholarships provided covering 100% of tuition. 
​Every ticket purchased is entered into a door raffle for a grand prize!

• Adults 20+ | $27
• Students 5 - 19 years or with student ID | $15
• Youth 0 - 4 years | FREE 

Registration Available now!

​$50 for a 2-hr Drumming Workshop with Matthew Manumā, co-Director of Ali'itasi Productions. Scholarships available. Contact: [email protected]

Date: Monday, August 19, 2024

Time: 4-6PM

Location: Rainier Beach Community Club 6038 S Pilgrim St Seattle, WA 98118

• This location is not ADA Accessible
• Free parking available along the neighborhood streets

​What you'll bring:

• Water bottle (you may refill onsite); water bottles also available for sale
• If available: drum pad and drum sticks
• If available: base drum and mallet
• If available: snare drum and drum sticks

What is offered:

• There will be Tahitian drums available to share throughout workshop

Registration available now!

$50 for a 1.5-hr 'Ori Tahiti Solo Freestyle Competition Workshop with Agnes Manumā, Director of Ali'itasi Productions. Scholarships available.

Date: Monday, August 19, 2024
Time: 7-8:30PM

Location: Rainier Beach Community Club 6038 S Pilgrim St Seattle, WA 98118

• This location is not ADA Accessible
• Free parking available along the neighborhood streets

What you'll bring:

• Water bottle (you may refill onsite)
• Pareu (sarong/wrap)
• Notebook & pen

Contact: [email protected]