Many thanks to everyone who helped put together a remarkable and exciting Heiva U.S.A. in San Diego, CA on August 13th & August 14th.
On behalf of everyone at Friends of Tahiti, we thank you from the heart for your amazing contribution, donations, dedication, hard work and blessings...Mauru'uru Roa! More info for Heiva USA 2011 to come.
The event will take place from Friday, August 13th, 2010 to Saturday, August 14th, 2010.
Heiva U.S.A. 2010 is presented by
Mission Statement:
Friends of Tahiti is a cultural and charitable non-profit association dedicated to promote friendship, understanding and cultural awareness between the people of French Polynesia and the United States through education and the cultural arts.
Tamarii Tamahine(4-6):
1. #19 - Aja Cononzado
2. #16 - Tehea Case
3. #190 - Peyton Sako
Tamarii Tamahine (7-10):
1. #31 - Skylar Sako
2. #30 - Kylie Dolan
3. #180 - Kiana Pangelinan
Taure'are'a Vahine (11-13):
1. #54 - Hailee Ramirez
2. #55 - Dulce Gutierrez
3. #52 - Kayla Pimental
Taure'are'a Vahine (14-17):
1. #84 - Tabitha Tabbert
2. #183 - Maddie De-vault
3. #100 - Erica Buenconsejo
Vahine (18-21):
1. #118 - Cassandra Halbreitter
2. #113 - Jobeth Devera
3. #114 - Maxine Reyna
Vahine (22-26):
1. #139 - Michelle Tarleton
2. #147 - Jenna Gallanosa
3. #138 - Kehau Rio
Vahine (27-35):
1. #139 - Saua Case
2. #160 - Talanoa Luter
3. #159 - Jennifer Tanega
Vahine (36-49):
1. #166 - Mako Sako
2. #171 - Dawnyl Pinky Wright
3. #168 - Michelle Swanson
Vahine (50+):
1. #177 - Fay Meitz
2. #178 - Desiree Fuentes
Tamarii Tamaroa (7-10):
1. #22 - JohnJohn Case
Taure'are'a Tane(11-13):
1. #46 - Dane Kaneshiro
2. #47 - Joaquin Farrell
Taure'are'a Tane (14-17):
1. #76 - Christian Cordova
2. #77 - Xavier Guerrero
3. #78 - Kuinise Leiataua
Tane (18-21):
1. #106 - JT Gaspar
2. #105 - Tony Afia Reed
OVERALL TANE:
#76 - CHRISTIAN CORDOVA
OVERALL VAHINE:
#161 - SAUA CASE
Additional Pictures Courtesy of Bryson Kim - Solo Competition Preliminaries, Finals, Miss Heiva U.S.A. Pageant & Gala Dinner
The pageant will be held at Bali Hai on Shelter Island in San Diego, CA.
Eligible contestants must be 17-25 years of age.
Entry fees must be paid by cash or money order only. Receipt of payment will be e-mailed or faxed.
Vendor booths will open at 10:00am and remain open through the Heiva USA 2010 Pageant.
The winner of Miss Heiva U.S.A. wins:
Contact Lindsay Reva McNicol for more information
heiva.revalin_gmail.com
The Tahiti Gala Dinner will be held at the Bali Hai Restaurant on Shelter Island in San Diego, CA. It will be a traditional Polynesian/Tahitian dinner under the stars.
Cost: $50 per person
Schedule:
5:00pm - Doors open for vendor booth shopping & cash bar
7:00pm - 8:30pm - Dinner will be served
8:00pm - Le Polynesia floor show
8:30pm - Heali'i's Polynesian Revue floor show
Gala Dinner Menu
The competition will be held at Pacific Beach Middle School.
Categories:
Tamari'i:
Tamaroa - Tamahine:
Taure'are'a Tane - Vahine:
Senior:
Prizes:
Trophies will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners and overall male and female dancers.
All 1st place winners will receive 16 Tahitian prizes and a trophy.
2nd and 3rd place winners will receive a pareo and a trophy.
All 1st place winners will compete for overall soloist award (Tane and Vahine).
Overall male dancer wins a Marquesas sword and trophy.
Overall female dancer wins a mother pearl belt and trophy.
Bali Hai Restaurant -
2230 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106-3108
(619) 222-1181
**UPDATED - 7/6/10**
July 11, 2010:
- Pageant participant applications & fees due
July 24, 2010:
- Pageant contestant orientation
August 6, 2010:
- Arts & Crafts vendor applications & fees due
- Solo participant applications & fees due
- Pageant & Gala presale tickets due
- Solo competition presale spectator tickets due
August 13, 2010:
- 11am: Miss Heiva U.S.A. 2010 Pageant at the Bali Hai
- 5pm: Tahiti Gala Dinner at the Bali Hai
August 14, 2010:
- 9am: Heiva U.S.A. 2010 Solo Competition & Cultural upcoming
Pageant & Event Planner -
Lindsay Reva McNicol
Pageant & Dance Competition -
Lori Montgomery
lepolynesia_yahoo.com
Dance Competition & Costume Artist -
Jill Andersen
vaihere_cox.net
President of Friends of Tahiti -
Maeva Tarahu-McNicol
maevamcnicol_gmail.com
General Information -
friendsoftahiti_yahoo.com
Pacific Beach Middle School -
4676 Ingraham Street
San Diego, CA 92109-3192
If you would like to advertise your pupu ori/halau or personal business, please feel free to contact Maeva or Mareine directly at (858) 536-5700.
***Note: Friends of Tahiti will have a booth with different advertising options.***
Maeva Tours will shuttle our guests to and from the Bali Hai from the Hotels listed below. Please contact us for reservations for the Friends of Tahiti Gala/Pageant & Solo Competitons. Maeva Tours also has various custom packages available for your stay in beautiful San Diego,CA.
Mission Valley
- Ramada Inn Mission Valley
$98.88 per night (taxes included), Double Occupancy, 2 double beds
www.ramada.com
- Town & Country Hotel
$141.00 per night (taxes included), Double Occupancy, 2 double beds
www.towncountry.com
- Courtyard Marriott Hotel Circle
$172.38 per night (taxes included), Double Occupancy, 2 double beds
www.courtyardsd.com
Mission Bay
- Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Sea World
$123.43 per night (taxes included), Double Occupancy, 2 queen beds
www.hojo.com
Shelter Island
- Best Western Island Palms Hotel & Marina
$196.88 per night (taxes included), Double Occupancy, 2 queen beds
www.islandpalms.com
- Bay Club Marina
$234.63 per night (taxes included), Double Occupancy, 2 double beds
www.bayclubhotel.com
San Diego International Airport - Approximately 15 minutes
Los Angeles or Burbank Airports Approximately 1.5 - 2 hours
Maeva Tours Shuttle - 800-799-6991 or 858-536-5700
- Los Angeles Airport to/from San Diego:
- One Way: $150.00
- Roundtrip: $300.00 (based on 4 passengers)
- San Diego Airport to/from Hotel:
- One Way: $25.00
- Roundtrip: $50.00
Transfer to/from Friends Gala/Pageant & Solo Competition
- Roundtrip: $20/person
The hotel(s), room category proposed are subject to final confirmation. All reservations must be confirmed and booked by July 22, 2010 to receive the above confirmed room pricing. Any reservation requests after the final date must be made directly with the hotel at full rate charged by the individual hotels desired.
All room reservations are non-refundable.
Heiva U.S.A. 2010 - Ticket Order Form
Heiva U.S.A. 2010 - Solo Application
Heiva U.S.A. 2010 - Vendor Application
Heiva U.S.A. 2010 - Rules and Regulations
Heiva U.S.A. 2010 - Miss Heiva 2010 Application
Heiva U.S.A. 2010 - Liability Agreement
Friends of Tahiti - Mission Statement
