Young competitors bring heat to 2022 World Fireknife Competition
2022 Competition kicked off by Junior & Intermediate Fireknife warriors The Junior and Intermediate Division kicked-off the 2022 World Fireknife Competition on May 4, 2022! Here we witnessed some amazing young talent ignite on the stage. The Junior Division,...Honoring the Legacy of Fireknife Dancing
Honoring the past, and looking to a brighter future On the curtails of a worldwide pandemic, the Polynesian Cultural Center honored the legacy of fireknife dancing during the 29th annual World Fireknife Championships. This 3-day event was brimming with energy as...
A Warrior’s Spirit: The 29th Annual World Fireknife Championship Results
Fireknife stems from the ancient gestures of a victory in battle when warriors wielded a hand-held wooden weapon called nifo oti or “deadly tooth.” The judges and audience can look for traces of the dance’s warrior past. Some things the judges look for are the variety...
Jeri Galea’i: Dancing with Fire
JERI GALEA’I: An inspiring story of family, dedication and natural talent in the world of Fireknife Dancing QUOTE: “The Galea’i (pronounced Nga’-lay-ah-ee) family is a fireknife dynasty. If you’re born into the Galea’i family you have no choice, you’re going to...
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