Young single women between the ages of 18-25 are invited to compete in the 1st annual Miss Heiva 'Ai 'Ai. The theme of the pageant is "Tiare Huru Rau" (Variety of Flowers). Contestants will be judged on costume, talent, and evening gown. Participants will be judged on pronunciation, originality, personality, elegance, poise, creativity, neatness, appearance, and choreography.
Registration fee for the pageant is $50. The event will be accepting only 10 entries on a first come first served basis.
Download the entire registration packet or just the Miss Heiva 'Ai 'Ai application and guidelines.
» Miss Heiva 'Ai 'Ai Application (Revised)
Applications for Heiva 'Ai 'Ai i Honolulu 2010 are now available online. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the Saint Louis High School Gymnasium. Activities will take place all day starting at 9:00 am. Soloists will compete for individual and age group titles. Groups will compete in an ahuroa competition.
Download the entire registration packet or by individual event.
» Soloist Application (Revised)
» Group Application (Revised)
» Miss Heiva 'Ai 'Ai Application (Revised)
» Vendor Application (Revised)
Soloist and group guidelines are included in the applications. Solo vahine are required to perform 7 basic steps fa’arapu, varu, tifene, afata, tairitamau, pai pai, and tahapehape. Solo tane are required to perform 4 basic steps pa’oti, ou’a ‘ofati, horo, and tu’e. Entry fee is $35 per dancer.
The ahuroa/ahupurotu group competition will be judged on group unity, technique
and timing, group personality, stage presence, choreography, costume, fact sheet interpretation and use of language pronunciation and accompaniment. Group entry fee is $150.
All soloist and group applications are due before event. Soloists registering the day of the event will be required to pay late fee.
Additional information about the activities including the Tamure Ball, which will close the event, will be forthcoming.
Pre sale $10; at the door $12. Children 5 years and under free. Every ticket holder will receive a wrist band upon entry to the competition. All groups may order tickets in advance. Please make checks payable to:
HEIVA ‘AI ‘AI
c/o Roiti Sylva
1414 Center Street
Honolulu, HI 96816
Welcome to the 1st Annual Heiva ‘Ai ‘Ai Solo Competition, Miss Heiva ‘Ai ‘Ai Pageant, and Ahuroa or Ahupurotu Group Competition.
We are looking forward with having you and your groups join us on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at St. Louis High School Gymnasium to captivate and excite us with your performances and make this a festive event.
In the near future, we will be posting applications and other detailed information about the event activities.
Mauruuru roa!
Roiti Sylva
ROITI TAHAURI SYLVA
President
Phone: (808)389-2665 or (808)732-3608
uarekaroiti@yahoo.com
TERAI (BLANCHE) HANOHANO
Vice President
JOJO KAEA
Secretary
VINA LESUMA
Secretary/Vendor Coordinator
MOEA DEFRIES
Treasurer
