Solo Competition

TIME LIMIT: 1.5 - 2 Minutes

  • There is no maximum number of solo entries per Pupu Ori.
  • All drumming for solo competition will be done by our house drummers.
  • Solo numbers will be given out during registration, from 8am-9am.

COSTUMES
Tamahine & Vahine: 

  • Dancers must perform in pareu.
  • Length of the pareu should be no more than 2 inches above the knee and should not go beyond the knees.
  • Pareu must be flat tie—NO rolling.
  • Hairpieces and Heipo`o are encouraged.
  • Hairpieces and Heipo`o must be made of natural fibers or flowers.
  • NO silk or plastic flowers or foliage are allowed.
  • I`i and other hand-held objects are NOT allowed.
  • Hip bands are NOT allowed.
  • The penalty for violating the above outlined SOLO guidelines is 5 points per infraction.

Tamaroa & Tane:

  • Dancers must perform in pareu tied tihere or malo-style.
  • Leggings may be worn and heipo`o are encouraged.
  • Hairpieces and Heipo`o must be made of natural fibers or flowers.
  • NO silk or plastic flowers or foliage are allowed.
  • I`i and other hand-held objects are NOT allowed.
  • The penalty for violating the above outlined SOLO guidelines is 5 points per infraction.

SOLO COMPETITION ROUNDS

  • 1st Round- All Competitors.
  • 2nd Round- Any division with more than 6 dancers.
  • NO FINAL ROUND unless Judges request.

*Second Round and any dance offs will be at specific times and will be listed in the schedule so raʻatira may prepare.  Do not let competitors change out until the division is released. 

OVERALL SOLOIST COMPETITION

  • 1st place finishers of all divisions will be announced between 3:00 and 4:00pm on Saturday, February 17th.
  • Those individuals must return on Sunday for the overall soloist competition
  • Overall Vahine solo competitors will perform in ankle length banded morei skirts and 1 single flower.
  • Overall Tane solo competitors will perform in Pareu tied in the `Tihere` Style, NO leggings and 1 Single Flower.

SCORING/JUDGING

  • Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 dancers in each division.
  • Prizes will also be awarded to Overall Soloist in each division.

Technical Areas:

  • Variety and difficulty of dance steps.
  • Knowledge and execution of traditional steps.
  • Strength and stamina.

Artistic Areas:

  • Creativity.
  • Facial and body expressions.
  • Stage presence.
  • Interaction of dancer with the audience.

Costume:

  • Creativity.
  • Appropriateness.
  • Beauty.
  • Ability to dance with costume.
  • Soloists may be asked to approach the judges or scoring table.

DRESSING AREA

  • Dressing room is for active dressing for competition ONLY.
  • If your group is interested in setting up a holding area for extra supplies and family please let us know.

All winners will be announced at the award ceremony on Sunday, February 18th.