About me:
IaOrana et Maeva!
You have found the MySpace page of a hardworkin', hip-poppin Tahitian Ori troupe on the "east side" (one of the few)!
Mou'a Vahine means "Women of the Mountain" in Tahitian. We are a dance troupe based in Charlottesville Virginia. We celebrate Tahitian culture through learning Tahitian words, songs and dances.
W. Aniseh Burtner is the troupe director and class instructor. She has been studying Tahitian dance for 9 years; in California, she danced with Ka Ua Tuahine Polynesian Dance Company, an award winning ensemble based out of Berkeley California and dedicated to the perpetuation of Polynesian performing arts. She was one of 7 student dancers invited to travel to Papeete, Tahiti in the summer of 2002 to study and perform with one of Tahiti's preeminent dance ensembles, Ori Here Maohi Dance Company. In the spring of 2005, she spent 8 months studying with Fetia Tahiti in Paris, France. The group gave performances in Paris and in Cannes.
You gotta check out www.aniseh.net for more info!
Who I'd like to meet: Because we're far away from our 'west side' bruddahs and sistahs, we'd love to collaborate with other schools, choreographers and instructors. It would be great to create a relationship where we could invite guest instructors to hold workshops in our studio.
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Hello, Go listen to my friend Kaipolani's songs... www. myspace. com/KaipolaniAmaru (she is in my top friends too if you can't find her) PS: I did her myspace really quick, she will be updating it very soon with Live show dates, videos and photos.... add her and tell your friends too! Thank you,
Sorry but I think I'm going to have to pass for this weekend if that's not a huge problem. I've just got a lot going on...sorry! You guys will be great I'm sure. :)
hey aniseh...i have thursday night class for the next three weeks...soo yeah, how annoying. i'll be back when i can! i definitely want to see any pics from last week that anyone has! :)
