🌟 Promo Elite Team

Our premier cultural ambassadors, preserving tradition at the highest level.

🔥 Who We Are

The Promo Team is a hand-selected group of advanced dancers who represent the Taupou Ma LeAloali’i Siva Academy at special cultural events, professional performances, and community outreach programs.

These dancers embody:

  • Excellence in Siva and Samoan protocol

  • Leadership among peers

  • Pride and Commitment to cultural preservation

  • Grace, discipline, and humility

👑 What Makes the Elite Team Special

✔️ Perform at major cultural festivals, community events, and private invitations

✔️Serve as mentors and role models for younger students

✔️Receive advanced training in:

Taupou & Manaia ceremonial roles

  • Samoan oratory and language

  • Ensemble and solo performance
    ✔️ Custom-made costumes and ceremonial adornments
    ✔️ Opportunity to travel, collaborate, and promote cultural education

    🌺 Eligibility & Requirements

    To be considered for the Promo Team, dancers must:

  • Be at least 12 years old (exceptions may be made based on skill)

  • Have completed at least one full year in regular youth classes

  • Demonstrate exceptional technique, commitment, and cultural respect

  • Attend all rehearsals, trainings, and Elite events

  • Represent the academy with integrity on and off stage.

  • Know their key Samoan words and phrases

    Auditions and evaluations are held annually. Team members are reviewed each season.

    🗓️ Rehearsals & Commitment

  • Weekly Promo Rehearsals: Monday & Thursday - 3:00pm-4:30pm (Summer Hours)

  • Mandatory attendance at scheduled appearances and events

  • Community service hours and outreach included in participation

    💼 Cost & Uniform

  • Performance Package - includes performance wear:

  • Fundraising and sponsorship opportunities available

  • Dancers may apply for Team Scholarships or be sponsored

  • Uniforms depends on dances (amounts vary)

Interested in Joining?

Applications open every Season. Contact us for more information or speak with your instructor.

📧 info@tmasivafoundation.org
📞 (929) 720-1074