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"Tavai's Polynesia"

( Vancouver / Toronto )
With accredited affiliates in Edmonton, Alberta , Victoria B.C., & Mexico

Home of the World Renowned

Paul Tavai-Latta Polynesian Dancers & Co
( Est.  1971 )

….. Canada’s largest producers, suppliers, presenters & instructors
of Top Award Winning live Polynesian dance, music,  entertainment & instruction ...
…. “38 years of Award Winning Performance excellence … locally & worldwide

Paul

Specializing in

Live Polynesian Entertainment, 

Aloha Hostessing & Workshops & Hula Classes!

We perform over 250 shows a year locally, nationally and world wide!
We perform 12 months out of the year, Indoors / Outdoors
for all ages , for all occasions, for any event, large or small, Corporate or Private
& teach over 1,500  weekly classes & monthly workshops in over 8 locations across Canada

Hawaiian Days! Private Parties!  Weddings!  Birthdays!  Tropical Events! Lu’au Parties!
Corporate Welcomes, Office Parties, & any Fun Tropical Beach Party!

Welcome to our All New Photo Gallery!
( updated Jan 2009 )

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Paul Ma`e Ma`e Kapua O Kahala Tavai-Latta
Associate Director -  ‘Nui’

“Live Entertainment!”

We have over 15 Polynesian & Variety Productions & Shows
&  perform over 250 nights a year locally, nationally and world wide!  
We perform 12 months out of the year, Indoors / Outdoors
for all ages , for all occasions, for any event, large or small, Corporate or Private
ranging in size, concept and cost.
From a One Person “Hula Gram” or ONE Night shows to International Tours
to our largest extravaganza in the country
held each June in Vancouver with up to 50 Cast Members!
& the One & Only “Polynesian Fire Dance!”

We have unique Tropical & Variety entertainment, perfect for any occasion! 

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T.V Shows / Commercials / Movies!
 International World Tours!
Over 7000 Live Shows since 1971!
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Modeling
International Competitions
Cruise Ship Entertainers
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and all from our Weekly / Monthly dance classes in 8 locations, for all ages & all levels

………... for over 38 years,“We are  POLYNESIA - Canada!”

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Tavai – Your MC / Host
World Class quality instruction & Live entertainment!
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Associate Director - The One & Only Princess “Li’i Li’i” Featured Comedy ‘Hula Mama’ & Show Host / MC
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Tavai’s  Grand Finale “FIRE DANCE Spectacular!”

….. “International World Tours!”

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“LIVE!” in Las Vegas!   - 2001
Special Guests at the Westward Ho
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“LIVE!” in Japan - 1995 - 2001
( Morioka, Kofu, Yokohama )

……..Annual Performing Tours to Hawaii & The South Pacific!

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Annual Special Guests Opening Act   “LIVE!” @ Germaine’s Lu`au  in Hawaii

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Our beautiful dancers  Live in Hawaii!
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On the beach at Waikiki
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Hula in Hawaii

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Special Guest appearances with Tihati’s “CREATION”  Show  Live at the Princess Kaiulani Hotel Waikiki

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“LIVE!” 2 shows a day @ the Outrigger Ohana Hotels Hawaii   Waikiki & Maui  ’96, '97, '98, '99, 00, 02, 04, 05
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“Live!” In Rarotonga, Cook islands  for the Tavai Family reunion - Jan 2008
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Taking a break from performing, & Hangin’ Loose at the Intercontinental Tahiti
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Our dancers tour, perform, & compete Nationally & Internationally every year!

….. “Performing by “Land, Sea & Air!”

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“On the Movie Set’
    of Disney /  Touchstone Pictures
“DEEP RISING”   1998
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Paul & April
On Board Entertainers for
Royal Caribbean Cruises
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Western Canadian Tours
                      Vancouver / Hawaii Cruise 2003 - 2004

…. “Corporate Launches!”

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Disney’s  Launch of  “Lilo & Stitch!”
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Hawaii
Visitors & Convention Bureau
“Experience Hawaii!”- Vancouver Tour  - 2001
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Canadian Launch -  J-Lo Perfume
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HARMONY AIRLINES
Western Canadian Launch
with Owner Dr. Ho - 2005
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Chinese New Year – Vancouver
2004-05-06–07-09
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Maui
Real Estate Board
Vancouver Conferences
Randy & Deanna 2008 - 09

…. “International Champions!”

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1st Place
Grand Top Overall Fete Champion
San Jose
Tahiti Fete  / Ori
1995
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“Miss Tahiti Nui International!”

Rhea Bessette
& Runner Up Miss Jerrica Santos
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2nd Place
Top Overall – Ote`a
The Paul Tavai-Latta
Polynesian Dancers
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“1st Place Solo Champion”
Paul Tavai-Latta
All @ The Annual  “Heiva I Tahiti - Tahiti Nui International Fete  Honolulu Hawaii –  March 2005 & 2006
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“Miss Festival Polynesia of Canada!”
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Mr. & Miss Festival Polynesia! 2006
2005 - Miss Jerrica Santos
& “Miss Spirit of Polynesia!”  2005 – Kepi Litonjua
& Runner up Mandy Lam & Director Paul
2006 – Miss Tasha Conn
& “Miss Spirit of Polynesia!”  2005 – Tiffany
Judge Uncle Buddy Carson
Ra’atira / Kumu Hula of Otea Tahiti Nui
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2001 -  Aparima -  “Papio” San Jose Tahiti Fete
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Canada
’s 1st International Champions at the San Jose Tahiti Fete

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“TAVAI’S!” POLYNESIA
Toronto Director
Miss KeAloha

 TORONTO CAST

Victoria
, B.C. Affiliate
Victoria Director Lilia

“Lilia’s Polynesian Dance Co.”

Edmonton
Alberta Affiliate
Tracy “Kalika” Thorne
A Hawaiian Holiday

Victoria
B.C Affiliate
Lilia  Peterson
Lilia’s Polynesian Dance Co

Uncle John Fatiaki
of the Outriggers

Mexico City
Affiliate
with Hula Sister  - Cianca
of Hula Halau Uhane

….. & extended  Halau Family


Master Kumu   Uncle George Naope
of Merry Monarch Hula Festival

Uncle Chinky Mahoe
Master Kumu Hula
Hula `O Kawaili`ula

Paulette Franco-Watson
of Germaine’s Luau

‘Uncle’ Buddy Carson
Director – Otea Tahiti Nui
Vallejo California USA

Plus!... Aloha, ‘Meet & Greet’  Welcome Hostessing!

In Full Authentic Polynesian / Hawaiian costumes of your choice  … even Corporate Colors may be available!


All Polynesian & Hula Dance, Drumming Classes!

by Polynesian master dance instructor & international entertainer!
Paul Ma`e Ma`e Kapua o Kahala Tavai–Latta

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Paul Tavai-Latta - & / or Professional Solo Wahine Dancer / Teacher  available


Special Events!

Our annual “FINALE!” Year End “Show of Shows! – Since 1971

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…… We offer a Variety of Entertainment! …


The “Time Machine! Interactive Show



Live in Las Vegas

TV Show ‘Do’in the Twist’ with legend Chubby Checker

The “AZIZ!” Review & The Yasmina & Company Review!

…National & International Workshops!

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Toronto, Canada  2005, 06, 07, 08

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Mexico 2008

Coming Soon! -  Mexico 2009

Let’s meet the dancers !.....

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Annual Tours to Hawaii! – Everyone is invited!

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The lovely ladies of  the PAUMOTU Islands!

The Hippy Hippy Shake of TAHITI

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Shows!
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Tradition & Cultural awareness for all ages
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Pageants
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Style

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The  MAORI  dances of NEW ZEALAND
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The Culture of RAROTONGA COOK ISLANDS

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The most beautiful hostesses, dancers & singers

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The Keikis ( Kids ) are always a hit with any crowd!
....   at ANY age!
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Offering Solo, Group & Family classes for all ages & all levels in 8 Canadian wide locations!


Blast from the past!...

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 1970’s – Mom
Member of the Original ‘Royal Tahitians’
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1965 - Mom & Paul & Sister Michelle
 living in Rarotonga, Cook Islands

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Paul & Dad

“Canada’s First  Authentic Polynesian Dance Teachers &  Live Polynesian Show Promoters”
&  Founder of Canada’s “ Tavai’s Polynesia!” – 1968

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1975 – Paul at age 15 designs & makes all the costumes for his new school & review!

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1979  - Live on BCTV Telethon - Le Grand Otea - Hoe Te Vaka ( The Canoe! )

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For over 40 years the “Tavai!”  tradition continues!.....

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Paul Ma`e Ma`e Kapua O Kahala Tavai-Latta
Owner / Operator /Artistic Director / Ra`atira Pupu Otea O Tavai Polynesia
Kumu Hula  / Halau Ma`e Ma`e Kapua O Kahala

Aloha!

Paul Latta Enterprises (EST. 1980)
PO Box 38, North Surrey, BC, V3T 4W4 Canada
Phone: 604.533.2315 (24 Hours)
Email:
paul@PaulLatta.com
 

..."Canada's Largest Producers, Suppliers & Exporters of Spectacular Polynesian Dance & Entertainment!"
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