Zhou ling tahitian dancers of tahiti

Tahitian dance, called ‘ori Tahiti, is a vibrant, sensual and exciting embodiment of the spirit of Polynesia.

Profoundly anchored in the culture and history of The Islands of Tahiti, it is more than just a performance, it is an art form and a powerful means of expression, used to convey emotions, tell stories and transmit traditions from one generation to the next.

Pulsating rhythms, sensual mouvements, graceful gestures, the unique traditional art of ‘ori Tahiti is an integral part of Tahitian culture.

The painting below, Water, is by artist Zhou Ling whose other paintings in the resort include Hawaiian Aloha, Moon, and Fire.

The painting below, Water, is by artist Zhou Ling whose other paintings in the resort include Hawaiian Aloha, Moon, and Fire.

In a large self-portrait, the modernist painter Amrita Sher-Gil stands half nude with a plain white wrap around her waist.

Renowned as one of the leaders in the Yunnan School of Art, an avant-garde art moment that revolutionized Chinese painting in recent history, Zhou Ling has.

Traditional cosmetic uses of interest were those that applied to French Polynesia primarily, the whole Polynesian region and more widely the Pacific region.

The choreography combines modern and traditional Hawaiian hula, and the dancers use traditional Hawaiian percussive instruments, chant, and the anvil and mallet.

Once almost lost, it’s reputation is now spreading all over the world.

At the heart of tradition

Tahitian dance is an art form that dates from many centuries ago. Accompanied by music and song, it was once performed at ceremonies dedicated to the ancient gods, or during celebrations of important events such as weddings, births and abundant harvests.

A graceful and sensual means of expression for the Polynesian vahine, ‘ori Tahiti has evolved over