heiva 2025 denver

ANNOUNCEMENT - First, we'd like to thank everyone who's supported TMI in its mission to bring our world of Polynesia to the masses, unfiltered, raw, and unscripted.  Our goal goes beyond our traditional performances which are mesmerizing.  We aim to grow our community utilizing this platform and bring resources to its youth providing programs that will open doors to economic opportunities for generations to come.

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Pushing to provide authentically curated performance has presented a sleuth of unforseen challenges from securing venues to the groups we partner with to drive our message across to reach our audiences.  As for anything in life that has value, many roadblocks will present themselves, these have not deterred us yet only made us more resolute in our mission.

MANA opens up with the first-ever HEIVA DENVER.  This is our 'Ori-Tahiti competition where teams from all parts of the world will showcase their talents in both team and singles formats. Competitors will be held to a strict judging system of authenticity, costume, ability, and creativity whilst vying for the prestigious HEIVA DENVER trophies in either category.

'Ori Tahiti is not possible without a drumming ensemble.  A complete ensemble is typically comprised of the Pahu, to'ere, fa'tete, and a few more drummers, no matter the number of members.  We will be grading on the same scale as the dancers.  Creativity is key!

Performances will take place in a single-elimination format.  Winners of the first round will advance to day two Sunday, August 16th for the final.