Bringing Culture to Life
Tala Mai Moana brings the vibrant traditions of Polynesian dance and culture to stages across the United States and internationally. From community gatherings to prestigious cultural forums, we share the stories of the Pacific through movement, music, and connection.
Ori Tahiti Workshop
Workshop LeaderApril 24, 2025 @ Pomona College
An evening of culture, connection, and movement organized by the Native Indigenous Resource Center. Open to all—no prior dance experience needed.
View on InstagramSomnambulate Dance Concert
Performer2024 @ Glenn Wallichs Theater
Contemporary dance performance bringing Polynesian traditions to the stage.
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Team Leader / Community Uplifting PerformerOctober 2023 @ Mt Rubidoux, Riverside
Supporting breast cancer awareness through movement and community celebration.
View on InstagramEvoke: A Multimedia Dance Concert
Performer & Choreographer2022–2024 @ Mt. San Jacinto College
Annual multimedia dance concert showcasing diverse dance traditions and contemporary choreography.
More InformationUnder Our Umbrella 25th Anniversary
Performer & EducatorMay 19, 2022 @ Riverside Community Health Foundation
Performances and introductory lesson into the foundations of Kapa Haka and Hawaiian Hula for an evening of community and wellness fundraising.
View on InstagramDía de los Niños / Multicultural Literacy
Guest EducatorApril 30, 2022 @ Moreno Valley College
Interactive lesson on Hula and the importance of storytelling for the Puente Program's multicultural literacy celebration.
View on InstagramAPIDA Opening Celebration
Performer & EducatorApril 2022 @ Mt. San Jacinto College
Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Desi American heritage through performance and cultural education.
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Featured ArtistMay 10, 2018 @ UCLA Kaufman Hall
Jack Gray Regents Lecture featuring Indigenous contemporary dance from Turtle Island, Aotearoa, and the Pacific.
View on InstagramIndigenous Choreographers at Riverside
PerformerApril 29 – May 2, 2014 @ UC Riverside
A gathering featuring indigenous choreographers Rosy Simas, Rulan Tangen, Daystar/Rosalie Jones, and Jack Gray. Performances, workshops, and symposium on Indigenous Dance and Indigenous Development.
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