Mana-Pasifika

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MANA-PASIFIKA "Bringing You the Heart & Spirit of Polynesia!"

****Please note: This video does not show all the numbers we know. But it will give you clipses of some of the numbers we do.
Show Reviews:
"I've heard nothing but astounding things.... I was swept away....!! It honestly felt like I was being given a gift of your culture and an expression of your gratitude....for what, I don't know!! I only hope that we were worthy! I'm honored beyond belief that you blessed us with such an amazing performance and even more so that you guys enjoyed performing for us!! The only disappointment is that I'm left wondering when I might see another show. Always remember that you have warm, open and gracious arms waiting in Door County....."
Dan Dannhausen
Fall Festival Event
Door County,WI
".....absolutely beautiful and just amazing!....owners were extremely pleased, as were the many guests...You helped make our event a huge success and a great launch to our Hawaiian cruise giveaway contest! Some people actually thought we flew you in to perform!"
~ Heather Fritsch
Costumer Appreciation Day
Franklin,WI
"I really appreciate you sharing your time and talents with the Webster Community. You received great reviews from the audience! It was a great bonus that you added dialogue about the meaning of the music. A ton of thanks!"
Webster Stanley School Staff
Oshkosh, WI
"...the attention of the attendees never wandered...great comments about the performance...extended "thank yous" all around. The spirit that you and your members brought through the dancing complimented the task of the caregivers:to give care....my sincerest gratitudes...!"
Client - St. James Church
Milwaukee,WI
"Mana-Pasifika's performance was a refreshing glimpse into the history and culture of the Polynesian People. The beauty, grace, and athletic prowess of the dancers were amazing. Their show was the talk of the conference for days."
Steve Walker
Business Development Manager
Greenbay, WI
"...thank you to you and your group for the wonderful performances at our Dealer event at Breese Stevens....the audience loved the shows...and..your group "WOWED" everyone. Despite some challenges....you and your group were unfazed and adjusted accordingly. We really appreciate your professionalism, talent, and flexibility. You are such beautiful dancers and I can see that you and Melissa really embody the aloha spirit.
TREK Bicycle Corp.
Cindy Wagner
Madison,WI
"You did a wonderful job and we received a lot of compliments on your performance. I was amazed at the athletic ability you and the rest of ladies had. I appreciate the narrative that you gave about the history and origins of the various dances performed. Thank you."
Rural Mutual Insurance
John Quirk Dir.of Marketing Services
Stevenspoint, WI
(For More Reviews - please Check "Clientele/Audience Testimonials, Revues, Comments, etc" on blog section: On top of this page - right hand side)BTW, Reference List are available upon interested clients request.....

Mana-Pasifika ~ is a professional dance entertainment company based in Milwaukee and Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Even though we are based here, it does not limit us to Wisconsin. It is our pleasure to travel the midwest to share our culture. Mana-Pasifika specifically performs dances and songs from the following South Pacific Islands: Samoa, Fiji, Tahiti, Tokelau, Maori, Tonga, and Hawaii.

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What is MANA?

"MANA" is a traditional term that refers to a concept among the speakers of Oceanic languages, including Melanesians, Polynesians, and Micronesians ("Nesian" People) . It means Powerful/Influential Spirit (luck, blessings, power, strength, divinity, etc) in people, animals and inanimate objects which provide an observer with a sense of Wonder, Awe, or Respect.
What sets Mana-Pasifika apart?
1. Owned & Operated by a Full Blooded native born, who was raised in traditional island lifestyle.
2. Mana-Pasifika can execute dances from the following islands: Samoa, Fiji, Hawaii, Aotearoa, Tahiti, and Tokelau.
3. Beautiful, accurately designed authentic costumes - Much time,thought, and costs are invested into each costume - embracing the meaning of the dance as well as the culture.
4. The performers are indigenous natives and/or second and third generation descendants of Pacifica in the Midwest.
5. Performers are YOUNG ranging from the age of 16 to 29 years old, FIT, ATHLETIC, and BEAUTIFUL.....
6. Mana-Pasifika embraces the new as well as the old way of dances within each island.
7 Dancers are extensively trained in basics and history, and now begginner language.
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"Dance: Passionately X-pressed body language displaying Human Strength, Agility, & Spirit!!" - Bua Tawawili

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Importance of Dance and Song?

.. .. For nearly 50,000 years, dances and songs have been an expression of Pacific Islanders' origins, our journeys, our struggles - our very existence. It is not mere entertainment ~ but passed down from generation to generation to preserve legends, traditions, history, and our way of life. Certain dances and songs were taken so seriously ~ that in some cultures, a mistake could cost ones life. In other cultures ~ dances conditioned and trained men for battles. While most, mimicked the joy of everyday living such as fishing, canoeing, making love, etc. Not forgetting - Nature & its Beauty - revered & praised by all the Pacific Isles. Overall, dances varied from culture to culture in the South Pacific.

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.. ..What are we about?

.. .. Our Mission : To Preserve, Share, and Perpetuate the South Pacific cultures through songs and dances. Personally, dances and songs are the Heart & Spirit of the "Nesian" people. That simply explains it all.....We are proud and certainly honored to share and bring awareness of the thriving, exotic traditions of Pacifica.
Our Group Motto: "To grow in LOVE and UNDERSTANDING, experience greater UNITY, and have Fun!!"
Our Ideal: Well-known Hawaiian term called "Aloha Spirit" which means the joyful sharing of life in the present moment ~ Bless everyone and everything that represents what you want! Even though this is a Hawaiian term, this ideal very much exists throughout all Pacific cultures.
Mana-Pasifika:
"Bringing You the Heart & Spirit of Polynesia!"
"Here is your chance to check out one of our main dancer, BUA, performing a ~
Basic Tahitian Tamure Solo:
"Jungle" by Siva Pasifika
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