Judges

2010 Judges

 

Jeanne Moua Larsen was born in Raiatea and raised in Tahaa, Jeanne has traveled the world to promote the culture of Tahiti . In 1988, Jeanne won the prestigious title of Mrs. Tahiti in the Mrs.Woman of the world pageant. She is the also the niece of the Legendary Madeleine Moua, who was responsible in reviving the traditional dance of Tahiti .

Heidi DeMello Heidi Teharetua DeMello was born and raised on the beautiful island of Tahiti. She moved to Hawaii in 1985 and now resides in Hawaii Kai. Heidy has been raised as a child surrounded by the Tahitian traditions of song and dance and has participated in many cultural events, Tahitian themed fashion shows as a model and organizer. Heidy is married to Monte Demello and is a mother of three, Tamatoa 20, Casha 19, and Tepoerava 12 years old.

Eliane Ortas traveled the United States, Mexico, Canada, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Vietnam through Tahitian Dancing. She was a dancer for Tavana and Terii. She has also judged Tahitian competitions in Vegas, San Francisco, and Hawaii.

Tunui Tully has been working in the entertainment industry in Hawaii for over 30 years. In that time he has earned a reputation as one of the leading Tahitian and Polynesian choreographers and costume designers. Tunui has worked with many of the best known local shows including Germaines Luau, Hula Hut, Don Ho’s Polynesian Extravaganza, The Kodak Hula Show and several productions in Japan. More recently, Tunui is the chief choreographer for The Magic of Polynesia and Don Tiki.

 

In 2009 Tunui’s Royal Polynesian School of Dance was voted Best Tahitian Dance classes by Honolulu Magazine readers.

Tunui has taught and coached many of Hawaii’s winning beauty contestants from The Miss America pageant, Miss Teen America pageant and Miss South Pacific as well as others. He has also been sought after by several Hollywood productions to coach well known actors and actresses for scenes that were filmed here in the Islands.