How long have you been fireknife dancing?
Since I was 9.
Why did you start?
My father is a fireknife teacher.
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
This is the place to compete for a title.
Have you won any other competitions?
Teahinui 2007 Champion (Tahitian Competition)
Do you perform anywhere?
Hotels in Tahiti
Polynesian Cultural Center
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- Dolly in Women-Tinei Pili
- Anonym in Women-Dolly Fuifatu
- Anonym in Women-Tinei Pili
- mika in Senior-Mikaele Oloa
- Lisa in Women-Janine Rothmund
- Lisa in Women-Justeen Castillo
- Lisa in Women-Tinei Pili
- Lisa in Women-Dolly Fuifatu
- Helenalei in Junior Ages 6-11 Hale Motuapuaka
- Heiva in Senior-Dana Teai
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Press Releases
05-17-2008 Oahu High Schools Celebrate Samoan Culture at the Polynesian Cultural Center
05-16-2008 Junior Fireknife Dance Championship at PCC Showcases Tafiti Talent as Brothers Share Top Honors
05-16-2008 World Fireknife Championships Top Three Finalists Named
05-15-2008 Nine Warriors Advance in the World Fireknife Championships at Polynesian Cultural Center
05-14-2008 Two Plus Two Adds Up for Orlando Fireknife Duo
03-10-2008 Light Your Fire at the Polynesian Cultural Center's 16th Annual World Fireknife Competition
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Sponsors
Without the support of the competitors, organizers, and enthusiastic supporters, the success of the "World Fireknife Competition" and "Samoa Festival" would not be possible.
The support from our sponsor companies has allowed the competition and festival to grow and expand and has broadened and assisted in the unquestionable success of the event.
Please take the time to get to know our sponsoring companies and the unique products and services with which they can provide for you. Faafetai tele lava.
2008 Sponsors
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For information on becoming one of our respected sponsors, please contact our Special Events Coordinator, Ellen Gay DelaRosa at 808.293.3005 or via email.
Vote for your Dancer:
Senior Competitors
- Mikaele Oloa (20%, 13 Votes)
- Viavia Tiumalu (11%, 7 Votes)
- Joseph Cadousteau (11%, 7 Votes)
- Paul Morimoto (6%, 4 Votes)
- Brandon Maneafaiga (6%, 4 Votes)
- Andrew Sexton III (5%, 3 Votes)
- Conan Higa (5%, 3 Votes)
- Jeurell Lavatai (5%, 3 Votes)
- Tapaga Purcell (3%, 2 Votes)
- Richard Siolosega (3%, 2 Votes)
- Yuji Alex (3%, 2 Votes)
- Malakai Lavatai (3%, 2 Votes)
- Daniel Long (2%, 1 Votes)
- Creasepaul Lifu (2%, 1 Votes)
- Frank Souza (2%, 1 Votes)
- Jerome Slade (2%, 1 Votes)
- Harry Sakaio Pupualii (2%, 1 Votes)
- Wakatoa Jeremiah (2%, 1 Votes)
- Thomas Thompson (2%, 1 Votes)
- Dana Teai (0%, 0 Votes)
- Heiva Potelle (0%, 0 Votes)
- Madigan Fuimaono (0%, 0 Votes)
- Lafoai Brown (0%, 0 Votes)
- Jacob Filipo (0%, 0 Votes)
- Spencer Lonoaea (0%, 0 Votes)
- Michael Ahuna (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 66
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- Keenan Chung (47%, 24 Votes)
- Rex Tiumalu (24%, 12 Votes)
- Julius Tafiti (14%, 7 Votes)
- Bandonlee Lavatai (6%, 3 Votes)
- James Ahuna (4%, 2 Votes)
- Ua Mana Castillo (4%, 2 Votes)
- Kuinise Leiataua (2%, 1 Votes)
- Rainui Tuarea (0%, 0 Votes)
- Jose Torres (0%, 0 Votes)
- David Pou (0%, 0 Votes)
- Christopher Bertho (0%, 0 Votes)
- Tunui Tuarea (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 51
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- Hale Motuapuaka (26%, 7 Votes)
- Wallen Leatitoa Toa (26%, 7 Votes)
- Achilles Tafiti (19%, 5 Votes)
- Desmond Talia (15%, 4 Votes)
- Kawika Lonoaea (7%, 2 Votes)
- Vaipahu Teai (7%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 27
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- Dolly Fuifatu (45%, 15 Votes)
- Justeen Castillo (27%, 9 Votes)
- Janine Rothmund (21%, 7 Votes)
- Tinei Pili (6%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 33
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