The Taualuga is a traditional Samoan dance, considered the apex of Samoan performance art forms and the centerpiece of the Culture of Samoa. This dance form has been adopted and …

In Samoa and Tonga one of the most revered dances is the Taualuga – the dance of life. One of most treasured heritage art forms in the Pacific is our dance – and expression of our social …

What is Taualuga? Taualuga is a traditional Samoan dance that holds deep cultural significance. Performed at the end of important ceremonies, this dance is a symbol of respect and celebration.

Nov 12, 2018 · The word Taualuga in Samoan refers to the last stage of traditional house building in which the topmost rafter was secured to the building (fale), signifying the completion of …

May 9, 2018 · In Samoa and Tonga one of the most revered dances is the Taualuga – the dance of life. "The taualuga is the final touch to all the fiafia, the taualuga is the same word that they …

Jun 2, 2014 · The taualuga is the final performance of any Samoan dance group. It signals the conclusion of a performance which involves a taupou (chief's daughter), manaia (chief's son), …

Jun 3, 2013 · Taualuga The Samoan "taualuga" dance (taua: war; luga: above; translates as 'war in a higher place') reveals the importance of the number three in the Samoan culture. In the …

May 7, 2013 · The iconic performance that tops all the Samoan culture is the Taualuga. The Taualuga is the last dance performed for any event and is traditionally performed by the …

In Samoa and Tonga one of the most revered dances is the Taualuga – the dance of life. Check out these tales of the Samoan Taualuga and Tonga Tau’olunga from 5 very different people in …

Using principles originated by Rudolf Laban, I analyze examples of three Samoan dance types, ma'ulu'ulu, sasa, and taualuga, performed by three dance groups from American Samoa: the …