Tahitian Dance

Service Description

Nalini Gauthier is the Co-Founder of Tahiti Mana and the Creative Director, Costume Designer, and Vahine (Female) Choreographer and Dance Instructor. Besides over 20 years of Tahitian & Polynesian dance experience, Nalini also received a B.A. Minor Degree in Dance and is currently on a break from pursuing her Master's Degree in Dance at U.H. Manoa. She is passionate about teaching and grateful to be able to pass on the knowledge shared with her. Coming from a Traditional Tahitian dance style, with Makau Foster as her main dance inspiration, Nalini values tradition. Studying the Tahitian language and learning ancient legends and history is essential to her process. Nalini sees dance as a way to strengthen the community and invigorate an individual's body/mind. She believes performing is an honor and a gift to share with the audience.