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Polynesian cultures integrate dance into many ceremonial occasions, often accompanied by chanting, drumming, and storytelling, to pass on oral histories and cultural values.

Masks and costumes in Oceania are not only central to theater but also hold deep spiritual significance, embodying the traits of deities, ancestors, or natural spirits during performances.

Storytelling in Micronesian culture is a theatrical practice where narrators use a blend of oral narration, song, and gesture to educate and entertain, often recounting historical events and genealogies.

The Fijian Meke combines dance and storytelling, with performers enacting tales from history, mythology, and everyday life, often performed during community gatherings and social ceremonies.

Pantomime in Melanesia is used to convey moral and social messages, with performers wearing elaborate masks and body paint, acting out scenes from local folklore and legends.