How to register for the competition
1) Click the button for your category
2) Complete and submit form
3) Submit fees
* All Solo Aparima competitors, all duet and group categories are required to email the following information for each dance, no later than October 2, 2026 to tatoufestival@gmail.com:
Name of Dance
Choreographer
Music
Composer
Tahitian and English Lyrics
Music Track (mp3 format)
Description of Dance (2-3 Sentences)
2026 Competition Categories
Solo Ōte’a
Vahine Tiare Division (Ages 15-25)
Vahine Tipanie Division (Ages 26-34)
Vahine Aute Division (Ages 35+)
Tāne Open Division
Tamari’i Exhibition
Solo Aparima
Vahine Tiare Division (Ages 15-25)
Vahine Tipanie Division (Ages 26-34)
Vahine Aute Division (Ages 35+)
Tāne Open Division
Tamari’i Exhibition
Duet Ote’a
Duet Aparima
Group Ote’a
Minimum 4 Dancers
Group Aparima
Minimum 4 Dancers
We look forward to seeing you all in NYC this year!