ura paʻu

E820097

Ura paʻu is a traditional Cook Islands drum dance characterized by fast hip movements performed to vigorous percussion rhythms.

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Label Occurrences
ura paʻu canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Cook Islands cultural practice
traditional dance
emphasizes rhythmic body isolation
synchronized group choreography
hasCostumeElement flower garlands
pareu (wrap skirt)
traditional island dress
hasCulturalContext Cook Islands Māori culture NERFINISHED
hasKeyFeature fast hip movements
vigorous percussion rhythms
hasLanguageContext Cook Islands Māori language NERFINISHED
hasMovementFocus hips
hasMusicType percussion ensemble
hasOrigin Cook Islands NERFINISHED
hasPerformanceSetting ceremonial events
cultural festivals
tourist shows
hasRhythmStyle vigorous
hasTempo fast
isPartOf Cook Islands performing arts NERFINISHED
isPerformedBy dancers
isPerformedTo drum accompaniment
isRelatedTo Polynesian dance traditions
isUsedFor cultural expression
cultural identity preservation
entertainment
usesInstrument drums

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Cook Islands culture hasDance ura paʻu