Faarapu Friday Feature #2: Lehia Mama-Haoa

The beautifully talented Lehia, is no stranger to the 'Ori Tahiti World. She has competed in major Heiva Competitions in Tahiti. Has also participated in the 'Ori Tahiti Nui Competitions. But is definitely well known for her amazing faarapu. This is why we chose to feature Lehia today in our Faarapu Friday Feature #2. 

Lehia comes from a family of dancers. Her Mother even competed in the Heiva as a soloist, won. As did Lehia. She competed in the 2014 Heiva I Tahiti, with highly acclaimed Dance Troupe, Tahiti Ora. Lehia placed second in the solo category and received high praise for her choreography and faarapu. 

Lehia has traveled the world teaching various dance groups the magical world of 'Ori Tahiti. She trains and teaches workshops, and our Team is lucky to be hosting one of her workshops in December. Lehia has taught in Japan and America. We get to be a part of it all with our Yula Team opening for her. 

​If you would like to catch a LIVE show of Lehia. You can see her, along with Tahiti Ora, at the Tahiti Ia Ora Resort in Punaauia. It is definitely a show you do not want to miss. She is mostly featured as the main soloists, switching off with other talented girls. But it is definitely worth watching the show.