HIVA KATOA

HIVA KATOA Hiva Kātoa is a Polynesian owned dance school!
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We share the vibrant culture of the Polynesia with a focus on Tahiti & Sāmoa through music, dance, and storytelling, empowering students with self-confidence & deeper connection to the islands. HIVA KATOA is a Polynesian dance group based out of San Diego, CA, under the direction of Noa and Jeannie Napoleon.

2026 FINAL OPEN ENROLLMENT! 🔥•We are excited to finally announce that our open enrollment starts NOW! Hiva Kātoa holds o...
07/14/2026

2026 FINAL OPEN ENROLLMENT! 🔥
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We are excited to finally announce that our open enrollment starts NOW! Hiva Kātoa holds open enrollment twice a year so make sure you join before we close our registration 💙
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We are accepting students of all levels! If you are an experienced dancer, make sure you sign up before our deadline 07/24/2026 and come to our placement evaluation happening during our ‘Anaiva class 07/21/2026 @ 7:30PM-9PM ✨
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For all new dancers that are looking to start their ‘Ori Tahiti journies, registration ends 08/21/2026 and ALL beginner classes start the week of Monday 08/31/2026 😍
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Checkout our website to join! www.hivakatoa.org
Any following questions in regards to open enrollment, please email us at [email protected] 📧•

❤️💛HK TAMURE MARATHON INCOMING💛❤️•We are excited to announce that we will be hosting San Diego’s first ever Tamure Marat...
04/25/2026

❤️💛HK TAMURE MARATHON INCOMING💛❤️
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We are excited to announce that we will be hosting San Diego’s first ever Tamure Marathon! Come out and join us for a fun filled and high energy day of ‘Ori Tahiti by the water 🌊
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📣Tahiti Fete Brunch Fundraiser 🌺Come eat with us and support our dancers & musicians as we prepare for Tahiti Fete! Ever...
04/20/2026

📣Tahiti Fete Brunch Fundraiser 🌺

Come eat with us and support our dancers & musicians as we prepare for Tahiti Fete! Everyone is welcome, bring your family and friends 💕

Saturday, May 2
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
at Chief Da Crab Shack

Reserve your tickets or sign up to volunteer through here 🔗 https://forms.gle/JsjaSrKBvN5BLenA6

What’s on the plate?
Pancakes with mac nut sauce, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit
Kalbi ribs, poke
Seafood boil with snow crab, mussels, clams, crawfish, shrimp
Hash browns, garlic noodles, white rice
Includes soda, water, or juice
Menu may change based on availability

Pricing:
Adults $40
Child ages 3 to 9 $15

Cash payments only, please bring to the studio

Come through, eat good, and support the team as we head to Tahiti 🤍

TAHIA CAMBET 🌿•Hiva Kātoa is excited to welcome Tahia Cambet to sunny San Diego and have her share her knowledge and man...
04/07/2026

TAHIA CAMBET 🌿
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Hiva Kātoa is excited to welcome Tahia Cambet to sunny San Diego and have her share her knowledge and mana 😍 Tahia Cambet is an award winning soloist, having won the World Champion title at ‘Or Tahiti Nui in 2022 and winning 2nd Place Best Dancer at Heiva i Tahiti with the group Toakura 🏆 She has also led her own group, ‘Ori Tahiti Nui, to victory many times at Heiva i Paris and OTN 😍
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Don’t miss out on the opportunity to take these workshops! Enhance your ‘Ōte’a Technique in Tahia’s 2 hour workshop or take the ‘Aparima Choreography Workshop ✨
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You can reserve your spot and sign up through our website www.hivakatoa.org 👥 Hurry before spots fill up!
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Join us for our Hiva Kātoa In-House Solo Competition! 🌺✨Our dancers have been working hard and we can’t wait to see them...
03/06/2026

Join us for our Hiva Kātoa In-House Solo Competition! 🌺✨

Our dancers have been working hard and we can’t wait to see them take the stage. Swipe to see the event details, our amazing vendors (please come support them!), and the full competition schedule. Dancers and families, make sure to check the schedule carefully for your times.

Come cheer on your favorite dancers and enjoy a special day with our extended ʻohana, Tavake Rereata Orange County. This event also helps support Hiva Kātoa as we prepare for our summer competition in Hawaiʻi. ✈️🌺

🎟 Tickets are now $20 at www.hivakatoa.org ✨
***If you purchased tickets ONLINE, they will be available for pickup at will call when you arrive.

Bring your friends and family and come support!

Fa’arapu Workshop by Matatini Mou 🔥•Join Matatini at Hiva Kātoa in her high energy Fa’arapu Workshop! Enhance your basic...
02/26/2026

Fa’arapu Workshop by Matatini Mou 🔥
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Join Matatini at Hiva Kātoa in her high energy Fa’arapu Workshop! Enhance your basic skill with one of the best from the Fenua 🌴
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To join, sign up on our website at www.hivakatoa.org ✅ Don’t miss out!
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Come cheer on your favorite soloist as they take the stage at our Hiva Kātoa In-House Solo Competition 🤍Joined by our Ta...
02/25/2026

Come cheer on your favorite soloist as they take the stage at our Hiva Kātoa In-House Solo Competition 🤍

Joined by our Tavake Rereata ‘ohana from Orange County, this event is both a growth opportunity for our students and a fundraiser to support our summer group competition.

Our judges for the day:
🌿 Matatini Mou
🌿 Mevina Liufau
🌿 Jeannie Napoleon

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: $15 (Ages 5+)
⏳ Sale ends March 5th — prices increase after! Pick up tickets at will call the day of comp after purchasing.

Grab your tickets now and be part of the journey ✨ www.hivakatoa.org ✨

Poemoana is coming back to San Diego! 📣✨•We’re so honored and excited to welcome back Poemoana into ournext week Sunday...
02/09/2026

Poemoana is coming back to San Diego! 📣✨
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We’re so honored and excited to welcome back Poemoana into ournext week Sunday Feb. 15th! 😍
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She’ll be sharing her expertise and passion for ‘ori Tahiti across two different workshops: ‘Ori Tahiti Technique and ‘Ōtea Choreography. All workshops are open to the public and will be hosted in Hiva Kātoa’s studio at Grossmont Center! 🇵🇫
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Sign up now by visiting the ‘Poemoana Workshop’ page on our website.
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🎤Mevina’s music has become a heartbeat in the ʻOri Tahiti community. From classes to competitions to performances, so ma...
02/09/2026

🎤Mevina’s music has become a heartbeat in the ʻOri Tahiti community. From classes to competitions to performances, so many of us have danced, trained, and grown to his songs. If you’ve ever moved to his music, this is your chance to experience it LIVE, in person, and support an artist whose work continues to inspire dancers everywhere.

Hiva Kātoa will be featured alongside Tavake Rereata OC and other amazing artists for a night full of energy, culture, and community. Come feel it all and be part of a night we won’t forget.

✨Open to all ages!
🎫Visit our website to order your tickets NOW! www.hivakatoa.org

🎉 This weekend’s showcases are officially SOLD OUT! 🎉If you were able to snag tickets, don’t forget:✨ Kids Showcase – 11...
12/09/2025

🎉 This weekend’s showcases are officially SOLD OUT! 🎉

If you were able to snag tickets, don’t forget:
✨ Kids Showcase – 11:00 AM
✨ Adult Showcase – 2:30 PM

💺🪑When finding your seats, please scoot in ➡️⬅️ and avoid leaving empty spaces so everyone can have a seat.

👶🏼👩🏽‍🍼If you did not purchase a ticket for babies/toddlers, make sure they are seated on your lap.

📦We’re packed, we’re excited, and we cannot wait to see you all there! ❤️💃🏽🕺🏽

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5500 Grossmont Center Drive #167
La Mesa, CA
91942

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 6pm - 9pm

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