The World Fire Knife Competition holds a record of being the grandest among the fire-knife dancers and Polynesian people. The fire-knife dance which was a form of a warfare had transformed into something beautiful in the name of performing arts and cultural heritage. It is the Superbowl of Polynesia. Since it started in 1993, the competition had always brought the…
Siva afi, or fire knife dancing is a tradition rooted in Samoan culture that incorporates the Samoan weapon nifo oti, or war knife. Our tribal performers twirl the weapon and showcase other acrobatic tricks that will have you on the edge of your seat as they literally set the stage on fire! –History of Polynesians Performances The 17th Annual International…
Are you ready to discover your hidden talent in juggling? How about challenging yourself to a high-flying aerial class? Always wanted to know how to dance with fire? Right before Summer ends, immerse yourself into the bizarre world of circus safely and productively. What does the Hong Kong Circus do? When it was founded in December of 2012, the Hong…
“CONTEMPORARY DANCE is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. CONTEMPORARY DANCERS strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements.” – ThoughtCo. It was an honour to have attended a class from one of Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts’ (HKAPA) greatest teachers there ever…
Annually, the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Hawaii holds the World Fire-knife Competition. Fire-knife warriors show their modern skills through a performance involving twirling machetes with an exposed hook and fire. They showcase combined dance movements and acrobatic exhibition. I dedicate this video to my brother-in-law, Falaniko Solomona, gracing the 2017 World Fire Knife Competition with his talent. Together with a…
