How long have you been fireknife dancing?
3 years
Why did you start?
Because my dad was a fireknife dancer and I wanted to do it too.
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
I want to participate.
Have you won any other competitions?
Not yet!
World Fireknife Championship Blog
How long have you been fireknife dancing?
3 years
Why did you start?
Because my dad was a fireknife dancer and I wanted to do it too.
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
I want to participate.
Have you won any other competitions?
Not yet!
How long have you been fireknife dancing?
Since I was 8.
Why did you start?
It’s a family tradition.
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
For the experience
Have you won any other competitions?
Kauai Festival-1st Place (2007)
How long have you been fireknife dancing?
2 years
Why did you start?
My brothers’ influence
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
So I can go through the experience of dancing on the same stage where other firknife dancers have performed
Have you won any other competitions?
Not yet!
How long have you been fireknife dancing?
Since the age of 3.
Why did you start?
Because my dad is the MC at the Royal Hawaiian Luau and I was around
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
Get experience
Have you won any other competitions?
Not yet!
How long have you been fireknife dancing?
5 years old.
Why did you start?
Looked fun & brothers asked me to join.
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
I heard it was going to be at PCC and wanted to come
Have you won any other competitions?
LA & American Samoa Championship 2005 & 2006
Do you perform anywhere?
My family performs together at [...]
How long have you been fireknife dancing?
13 years
Why did you start?
Because of my father, Quincy Leiataua.
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
To get a free vacation, Turtle Bay Resort, and I don’t have to go to school
Have you won any other competitions?
Teahinui 2007 Champion (Tahitian Competition)
Have you won any other competitions?
3rd Place - Junior Division - [...]
Congratulations to Julius for winning this year’s 12-17 year old championship.
How long have you been fireknife dancing?
14 years
Why did you start?
My dad, I wanted to be like my dad.
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
For fun
Have you won any other competitions?
World Fireknife
Kauai Polynesian Festival
How long have you been fireknife dancing?
Since I was 8.
Why did you start?
I saw that my uncle and dad dancing at Disney and that’s when I decided to give it a try.
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
My practice partner Mikaele told me I was ready and so I decided to come try.
Have you won any [...]
How long have you been fireknife dancing?
1 year
Why did you start?
Sounded cool, and wanted to try
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
Because it is cool
Have you won any other competitions?
No, this is my first

Video of all top Finishers by BYU-Hawaii Media Production Center
Womens Division 5/14/2008
1st Place-Justeen Castillo
2nd Place-Janine Rothmund
3rd Place-Tinei Pili
Open Men Duet 5/14/2008
1st Place:
Viavia Tiumalu with Mikaele Oloa
2nd Place:
Brandonlee, Malakai and Jeurell Lavatai
3rd Place:
Heiva Potelle with Dana Teai
Junior Division 6 – 11 yrs 5/16/2008
1st Place-Hale Motuapuaka
1st Place(Tie)-Achilles Tafiti
2nd Place-Wallen Leititoa Teo
3rd Place-Desmond Talia
Junior Division 12 – 17 yrs 5/16/2008
1st Place-Julius Tafiti
2nd Place-Brandonlee Lavatai
3rd Place-Rex Tiumalu
Senior Division Semi Finalists 5/15/08
Joseph Cadousteau
Conan Higa
Mikaele Oloa
Heiva Potelle
Harry Sakaio Pupualii
Andrew Sexton III
Jerome Slade
Dana Teai
Viavia Tiumalu
Senior Division Finalists 5/16/2008
Joseph Cadousteau
Viavia Tiumalu
Mikaele Oloa
Senior Division Finals 5/17/2008
1st-Place-Viavia Tiumalu
2nd Place-Mikaele Oloa
3rd Place-Joseph Cadousteau
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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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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Senior Competitors
Total Voters: 66
Junior Ages 12-17
Total Voters: 51
Junior Ages 6-11
Total Voters: 27
Women Competitors
Total Voters: 33