🌺 O Ai Matou – About Us
At TMA Siva Foundation (Taupou Ma LeAloali’i), we are more than a dance academy - we are a a cultural family (aiga). Our mission is to preserve and uplift the rich heritage of Samoa through traditional dance, music, language and education.
Founded in 2024 by Beauty Soliai, our academy was created to give our youth and their families a space where they could connect with their identity, celebrate their roots, and grow together in pride and purpose.
🌴 Our Cultural Foundation
Siva Samoa, the traditional dance of Samoa, is the heartbeat of our academy. Every movement tells a story - of our ancestors, our land and our values.
We teach and honor:
Siva
Fa’ataupati
Ava Ceremony Protocols
Gagana Samoa (Samoan language)
Tatau (Cultural Tattoo education)
Taupou ma le Manaia
Taualuga (the meaning and significance and importance of this siva to the samoan culture)
and more
Through dance and language, we pass down fa’a Samoa - the Samoan way- grounded in respect, service and community.
🤲 What We Believe
Youth are culture bearers - We invest in our young people because they are the future of our traditions.
Elders are our teachers - Our programs are guided by cultural advisors, and knowledge keepers, those who have danced the Samoan siva and understand it’s significance.
Culture is for sharing - We welcome people of all backgrounds to learn and appreciate the beauty of Samoan culture.
“I created this space because I didn’t want our youth to grow up disconnected from their roots. Especially, my children. Here we don’t just teach how to dance - we teach how to stand tall in who they are & to be proud of their culture & share it with the world.”
-Beauty Ilaisa Soliai (Founder)