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A figure-eight hip motion in Tahitian dance. It often illustrates the swaying of a tree or the undulating of a wave, showcasing the island's nature.

A Hawaiian dance move imitating the step of the sun, symbolizing growth, warmth, and life's journey.

A graceful hula move involving a sideways slide of the foot with a simultaneous flick or a kick. It often depicts the rustling of leaves or a breeze in the air.

A dance performed in Tonga mainly by young women. It features gentle hand motions and gestures that relay cultural stories and values.

A circular hip movement in Tahitian dance. Represents the natural circular patterns of life and continuity in Polynesian culture.

A swaying motion of the hips in hula. This basic move represents the gentle sway of trees or the motion of undulating waves.

Repeated thigh slapping in Cook Islands dance. It indicates rhythm and beat, but also symbolizes preparation for battle or showing one's strength.

A gesture in Hawaiian hula where one foot steps to the side and the dancer's body follows in a graceful motion, often representing travel or journey.

A motion where dancers flick their knees in and out while keeping their hips stationary. It signifies a warrior's display of strength in Polynesian culture.

A side to side hip movement in Tahitian Ori. It symbolizes the ocean's waves, reflecting the close connection Polynesians have with the sea.

A popping motion with the feet while bending and straightening the knees in hula. It can signify excitement or a bird flapping its wings.

A chant accompanied by stylized movements in Cook Islands dance, telling stories of ancestry and historical events.

A Samoan dance performed either seated or squatting, involving rhythmic hand movements that portray various communal activities.

A Tongan group dance that combines singing and stylized movements, often performed at celebrations and conveying stories or historical narratives.

A traditional Samoan slap dance where performers use their bodies to create rhythmic sounds, often portraying strength and endurance.

A four-step basic dance step in hula where the dancer moves side to side, typically used to imitate the movement of waves and the flow of the ocean.

A traditional Tahitian dance characterized by rapid hip-shaking and specific rhythmic patterns. It's often performed during important occasions and reflects cultural identity.

A Tongan war dance involving vigorous movements with weapons, demonstrating agility and ferocity, traditionally performed before a battle.

A traditional Maori dance step mimicking the movement of digging, symbolizing cultivation and preparation of the earth.

A Samoan dance movement mimicking drum beats, symbolizing communication with the gods or ancestral spirits through rhythm.

A dance movement used in Samoan dances where the hands are elegantly waved, representing the ocean waves and the islands' relationship with the sea.

A circular group dance from the Marquesas Islands, with an emphasis on unity and community, as participants hold hands and move together.

The celebratory final dance in a Samoan performance. It embodies dignity and pride, often showcasing the lead dancer's grace and beauty.

A fast and continuous circular hip shaking in Tahitian dance. It displays joy and celebration, often performed during upbeat and festive occasions.