[revel] by Aloali’i Tapu & Tori Manley-Tapu for @unitecdance showcase 2025
It’s taken me a moment to really soak up my graduation performance, and all I can say is that my cup is overflowing with gratitude, humility, and hope for the future.
To pay homage to my beautiful mama was fulfilling in every way, but to have her in the audience and know it was about her was even more special.
Fa’afetai tele lava Li’i & Tori for this exchange. It is one I will forever hold deeply
& Fa’afetai @jinkic for this beautiful pic. You captured not only me, but my mama too 🫂
📸: @jinkic choreographed by: @aloaliitapu@torimanleytapu
For my village 🎓✨
I hope this milestone reflects their commitment, prayers, love, joy, and hope they have poured into me over the years. Through the valleys and the mountains my village have always been supporting me through it all. This one is for you 🤎
Fa’afetai lava Unitec, my class, and my coconuts for this honour 🫂🫶🏽💕
25’ a year for my whys 🌷
how it has flourished for them and I
blessed to cross paths and continue my walk with the people who cherish me and my life. I pray to nurture this into 26 🫂
pics 5,9&15from beautiful @jinkic
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈 𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭
by me for @unitecdance TBH
This work has been growing in my mind for a year, and seeing it flourish before me with the support of my collaborators and dancers has been deeply fulfilling.
As I place this work into my choreographic ato, let it be known, this will not be the last you will see of it.
Fa’afetai tele lava
Costume designer: @mikah_batachel
Original composition: @dwayniee_
Dancers: @qt.nilsx@juelzxsilulu@nategacusan@komaiwaqalevu@nic.s_18
📸: @jinkic
Very proud of these beautiful dancers and all of their mahi - te ātaahua hoki o te kanikani! I’ve been teaching them for nearly 3 years now and want to tautoko the amount of growth and confidence I see in them.
Get behind @unitecdance e te whānau and tautoko the life changing mahi these students learn and activate for three years ✨
Noa’ia ‘e mauri, friends! 🌺✨
The rhythm of the islands is calling, and we’re answering with heart, soul, and movement. Our incredible artists are deep in rehearsals, pouring their passion into every step as they prepare for this year’s Pacific Dance Festival.
Get a sneak peek from Leilani as she shares a glimpse of what’s to come — trust us, you won’t want to miss it!
Save the date, gather your crew, and book those tickets!
Hit the link in our bio and be part of the celebration!
#PacificDanceFestival #IslandRhythms #CultureInMotion #LeilaniMoves #DanceFromTheHeart
Filled with endless gratitude and love after the end of year showcase with my @unitecdance peers and wonderful choreographers @edskii & @sarahfostersproull
In these moments, I’m reminded how privileged I am to create/perform art in spaces that uplifts my identity and place of belonging - especially where many people cannot 🍉🍉
Thank you deeply for this experience 🫂🌀
📸: by the lovely @jinkic
“Kia Raupapahia” by Eddie Elliot
“Reverence” by Sarah Foster-Sproull
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