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How long have you been fireknife dancing?
Since I was 3.
Why did you start?
Cultural experience, fun, inspired by parents
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
It’s the World Fireknife Championship
Have you won any other competitions?
LA 3 times, juniors champion 2005, 2006 & 2007
Do you perform anywhere?
Seaworld Orlando with Netane Polynesian Productions
Final Round (longer clip)

Final Round

Finals Round 1 - [...]

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How long have you been fireknife dancing?
Justene: 8 months
Ua Mana: 3 years
Why did you start?
Justene: Brothers’ influence and to stay out of trouble
Ua Mana: Follow my brothers’ footsteps

Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
Justene: Because my brothers are entering and to see what it’s like to be on stage instead of being in [...]

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How long have you been fireknife dancing?
David: Since I was 6 years old.
Boyd: 2 years old.
Kosena: 3 years old.
Lehi: All my life.
Why did you start?
David: I had to.
Lehi: I want to use my talents and share them with my family.
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
Boyd: I was forced to.
Kosena: [...]

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How long have you been fireknife dancing?
Madigan: Since I was 10 years old.
Benjamin: I’ve been fireknife dancing since I started walking.
Why did you start?
Madigan: My dad taught me and I wanted to try it out.
Benjamin: Family influence.
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
Madigan: For fun, to have a good time.
Benjamin: [...]

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How long have you been fireknife dancing?
Brandon: 5 years old.
Malakai: 5 years old.
Jerrel: 5 years old.
Why did you start?
Brandon: Looked fun & brothers asked him to join.
Malakai: Interested in the event.
Jerrel: Looked fun
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
Brandon: I heard it was going to be at PCC and [...]

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How long have you been fireknife dancing?
Heiva: Since I was 9.
Dana: Since I was 9.
Why did you start?
Heiva: To practice the Polynesian culture.
Dana: My father is a fireknife teacher.
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
Heiva: Nobody wants to miss this competition.
Dana: This is the place to compete for a title.
Have you won [...]

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How long have you been fireknife dancing?
Viavia: Since I was 3.
Mikaele: Since I was 3.
Why did you start?
Viavia: Cultural experience, fun, inspired by parents
Mikaele: Always been around it my whole life, just picked it up
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
Viavia: It’s the World Fireknife Championship
Mikaele: Wanted to dance on the same stage as my idols [...]

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