Te 'Ori Ora Seattle

TE 'ORI ORA SEATTLE

ABOUT

Te ‘Ori Ora Seattle is the first event of its kind to take place in the Pacific Northwest: a Tahitian dance competition and workshop series that celebrates the ancestral dance practice from the center of Polynesia. Hosted by local pupu ‘ori (dance group) Huraiti Mana and in partnership with Te ‘Ori Ora based out of Guadalajara, Mexico, we invite all pupu ‘ori across Washington, the Pacific Northwest, United States and International groups to join us for our inaugural event. We aim to contribute to the artistic landscape of the ‘Ori Tahiti community in Seattle and find connection in our shared responsibility toward and perpetuation of Tahitian culture.

Saturday, August 26 will be a day of workshops where our judges Tiana Liufau, Matatini Mou, and Manouche Lehartel share knowledge of traditional and modern practices prior to the competition, including a panel discussion with judges exclusively for ra’atira. The following day, Sunday, August 27 will be a day of competition featuring an exhibition category for toddlers 2-4 years old, various solo categories ages 5+, and small group categories ages 14+ featuring a minimum 5 and maximum 10 dancers. Joining us is renowned drummer Kristopher Lee leading our House Orchestra! The grand prizes of the competition includes three free flights to Tahiti via French Bee Airlines and qualified entrance to compete in the ‘Ori Tahiti World Championship.

With the blessings of Ra'atira (leader) Terevareva, 100% of donations collected through Te 'Ori Ora Seattle 2023 will be given directly to her Māui-based Pupu 'Ori Te Ohi Nui, to distribute in support of their vahine and families impacted by the Lāhainā fires. Tereva honors her vahine, providing them a safe space to gather, to grieve, to heal, and to express. Her doors remain open in Māui. Huraiti Mana dedicates this space at Te 'Ori Ora Seattle to honor the shared bond, power and community that is 'ori. We are honored and humbled to welcome our Māui sisters and all those who will be joining us this weekend Aug 26-27.

With respect, your fellow sisters, mothers, and fēti'i.

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pre-order general admission is closed; please order & pay at the competition

Donation to Maui-based Pupu 'Ori Te Ohi Nui

$5.00

We are providing monies directly to vahine of Maui-based Pupu 'Ori Te Ohi Nui and their families who have impacted by the devastating fires of Lāhainā, Maui.

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GRAND PRIZES

THREE FREE FLIGHTS to TAHITI

Solo Elite 'Ōte'a Improvisation Overall winner

Solo 'Aparima Overall winner

Solo Advanced 'Ōte'a Improvisation Overall winner with the highest score (either Vahine Overall or Tane Overall)

COMPETITION
SUN AUG 27, 2023

Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center
400 S 2nd St, Renton, WA 98057

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Please download our Registration, Rules & Information packet where you will find our Workshop & Competition information as well as Application/Registration forms.

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

Solo ‘Ōte’a Improvisation
- Exhibition | 2 - 4 years
- Beginner | 5+
- Advanced | 5+
Solo Elite ‘Ōte’a Improvisation | 17 – 34 years
Solo ‘Aparima | General ages 15+
Group ‘Ōte’a | 5-10 dancers ages 15+
Group ‘Aparima | 5-10 dancers ages 15+

COMPETITION REGISTRATION

SOLO:
- $65 per dancer Registration fee if registered by July 31, 2023
- $75 per dancer Late Registration fee due by Aug 20, 2023
- Aug 20, 2023 last day for registration, after which registration will be closed
GROUP
- MUST register by July 31, 2023, no exceptions
- $65 per dancer Registration fee

COMPETITION SCHEDULE
*all times and location subject to change

Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center
400 S 2nd St, Renton, WA 98057

8AM | Check-in & Competitor packet pick-up
9AM | Opening Ceremony
9:30AM | Competition Begins
7PM | Competition Ends

WORKSHOP
SAT AUG 26, 2023

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

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
*all times and location subject to change

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

8AM | Workshop check-in opens outside
8AM – 5PM | Early packet pick-up for competitors
8:15AM – 9AM | Exclusive Ra’atira-only facilitated panel discussion
9AM – 11AM | Intermediate/advanced ‘Ōte’a with Tiana Liufau
11AM – 1PM | Intermediate/advanced ‘Aparima with Matatini Mou
1PM – 3PM | Advanced/Elite ‘Ōte’a Technique Intensive with Matatini Mou
3PM - 5PM | Beginner/Intermediate ‘Ōte’a Freestyle with Kalei'okalani Matsui
5PM | Early packet pick-up for competitors closes

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

$65 for (1) workshop
$130 for (2) workshops
$170 for (3) workshops (save $25)
Register online by July 31, 2023

IMPORTANT DATES

July 31, 2023 | Early Solo & All Group Registration closes

July 31 2023 | Deadline Group Competition participants submit MP3 files by email

Aug 1, 2023 | Soloist ‘Aparima participants receive assigned song, lyrics and MP3 file*

Aug 20, 2023 | Late Solo Registration closes

Aug 20, 2023 | Soloists updated re:Beginner/Advanced divisions if applicable**

Aug 21, 2023 | Soloists respond re: Beginner/Advanced divisions as applicable**

Aug 26, 2023 | Te ‘Ori Ora Seattle Workshops

Aug 26, 2023 | Participant early packet pick-up at workshop location

Aug 27, 2023 | Te ‘Ori Ora Seattle Competition

Oct 2023 | participants receive scores

November 2024 | Te ‘Ori Ora Seattle Overall Winners and winners of the free flights to Tahiti compete in the ‘Ori Tahiti Nui Competition and/or ‘Ori Tahiti World Championship

*Those registered by the early registration deadline (complete with form and payment submitted) will receive their soloist ‘Aparima assignment on Aug 1.

**Age divisions require a minimum of 5 participants or otherwise are combined to the higher age division. Beginner Category must have a minimum of 5 participants per age division or otherwise are given the option for a refund or combined with the Advanced Category. Dancers must respond by Aug 21 whether they’d like a refund; if no response is received, the dancer will automatically be moved to the Advanced Category without opportunity for a refund.

JUDGES

TIANA LIUFAU OF NONOSINA

MATATINI MOU OF ARA TO'A & NONOSINA

MANOUCHE LEHARTEL OF 'ORI TAHITI NUI