Competition Season

Ia Orana Everyone,

Competition season is upon us, And one new Heiva happening in Las vegas "Ori Tahiti Las Vegas 2011" is one Heiva that is allowing hip heis to be worn during soloist numbers. I for one am looking forward to seeing the creativity of the hip heis the soloist's will be wearing on competition day. If you are a frequent goer of Heiva's or Tahiti fete's you will know that most Heiva's do not allow Hip Hei's or any Hip adornment other then a pareo or sometimes a more skirt. People say that it matters not what a dancer is wearing but only the way she dances and carries herself while performing. I do agree with this statement BUT I must admit I do very much enjoy seeing the variety of different costumes hip heis or Hei Upo'os the dancers where at the Fete's.

I must add to see full rules and regulations for this Heiva please see their website http://www.oritahitilasvegas.com/ for more details I believe there is a maximum of 5 inches on the hip hei you are allowed to wear during your solo entry but I would definitely contact the Heiva planner if you have questions regarding the soloist costume, You wouldn't want to wait til the day of and then get points deducted because your costume does not meet the rules or regulations of the fete.

**disclaimer I am not a sponsor nor apart of this event however I will most likely be attending as a spectator of this event no copyright or infringement intended**