Siva (Dance) The siva is a traditional Samoan dance that can be performed by a taupou or a manaia. | National Park of American Samoa

🔥 Chief Tauasa Sielu Avea 🔥 A true pioneer of the Samoan Fireknife Dance and cultural ambassador of Samoa. Here’s a quick timeline of his incredible impact: 📍 1970s–80s – Became one of the first professional fireknife dancers at the Polynesian Cultural Center. He introduced thousands of visitors to the art of fireknife. 🏆 1993 – Made history as the first ever World Fireknife Champion at the PCC. His speed, creativity, and showmanship set the standard for what we now see in competitions world