Thank you to these amazing photographers who have captured our women in action over the years. Faanati Mamea | Penina Momoisea | Fata Tuialii | The Coconet TV | Nikki Upoko | Adrian McBirney| our family and friends.
Testimonials:
"Through the Directorship of Charlene Tedrow, Ura Tabu has successfully worked to unify various Pacific art forms to create a unique dance language that is indicative of Mana Wahine and of Moana Nui A Kiwa".
Amo Ieriko - Polynesian Entertainers
" I have had raving feedback about the dances and show of Polynesian movement and I am very proud to have had my heritage and ancestors being represented in the form of their stories and songs being shared through your movements".
Benson Wilson - New Zealand Baritone
"Feeling very blessed and extremely happy to have my world, body and spirit awakened. Kia manuia Ura Tabu! "
Therese Mangos – Author
"As usual, your performance was mesmerizing, and captivated our audience. Definitely A beautiful way to get our show started!"
Sherry N Lunjevich - Pacific Fusion Fashion Show
"My experience with 'Teu Le Va' was eye opening and beautiful. I had a lot of battles with myself to grow and step out of my comfort zone. Battles I that I can now say, have made me stronger in my faith and with who I am. I have never been challenged before physically, mentally and emotionally all in one; it was so refreshing. Thank you for creating a space for woman alike to express how they feel and for breaking down walls I didn't even know were there.
Lah Robertson - Te Le Va participant
"Physically, cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance are enhanced with rhythmic moves and beats that guarantees ones body moves in appreciation of the goddesses they are. The unity amongst participants is ensured as Charlene provides a safe and inviting learning environment whereby group reflections, queries and feedback are celebrated with open communication. Spiritually each individual receives a life giving experience, uniquely enriching connection to self, others and society - overall enhancing ones identity.
Sadelle Fe'ao - Pasifika Mind & Body participant
"Ura Tabu consciously transforms lives of not only their audiences but of their dancers/practitioners into passionate innovators, advocates and leaders within and for our Pacific performing arts community.
By unifying different art forms our [wahine] voices and stories are demystified, retold, reinvigorated and given new meaning in our ever changing modern world. I believe that Ura Tabu as a company to date are one of the few companies (if not, only) which dare to explore the ‘taboo’, the unspoken, and challenge the misconceptions; this is what makes them unique".
Dr Tepaeru-Ariki Lulu Frech
Amo Ieriko - Polynesian Entertainers
" I have had raving feedback about the dances and show of Polynesian movement and I am very proud to have had my heritage and ancestors being represented in the form of their stories and songs being shared through your movements".
Benson Wilson - New Zealand Baritone
"Feeling very blessed and extremely happy to have my world, body and spirit awakened. Kia manuia Ura Tabu! "
Therese Mangos – Author
"As usual, your performance was mesmerizing, and captivated our audience. Definitely A beautiful way to get our show started!"
Sherry N Lunjevich - Pacific Fusion Fashion Show
"My experience with 'Teu Le Va' was eye opening and beautiful. I had a lot of battles with myself to grow and step out of my comfort zone. Battles I that I can now say, have made me stronger in my faith and with who I am. I have never been challenged before physically, mentally and emotionally all in one; it was so refreshing. Thank you for creating a space for woman alike to express how they feel and for breaking down walls I didn't even know were there.
Lah Robertson - Te Le Va participant
"Physically, cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance are enhanced with rhythmic moves and beats that guarantees ones body moves in appreciation of the goddesses they are. The unity amongst participants is ensured as Charlene provides a safe and inviting learning environment whereby group reflections, queries and feedback are celebrated with open communication. Spiritually each individual receives a life giving experience, uniquely enriching connection to self, others and society - overall enhancing ones identity.
Sadelle Fe'ao - Pasifika Mind & Body participant
"Ura Tabu consciously transforms lives of not only their audiences but of their dancers/practitioners into passionate innovators, advocates and leaders within and for our Pacific performing arts community.
By unifying different art forms our [wahine] voices and stories are demystified, retold, reinvigorated and given new meaning in our ever changing modern world. I believe that Ura Tabu as a company to date are one of the few companies (if not, only) which dare to explore the ‘taboo’, the unspoken, and challenge the misconceptions; this is what makes them unique".
Dr Tepaeru-Ariki Lulu Frech
