Bernard Mangakahia is Polynesian born of a Maori father and Fijian mother with Native American ancestry. Bernard has gained a vast amount of experience, having spent over 45 years performing in a variety of styles.
Mana: The Spirit of Polynesia (Year 7 performance)
Mana is a journey through song and dance, exploring Bernard's culture. The Hoop dance is an American Indian dance performed with precision, manipulating 7 hoops while spinning and dancing to create different shapes. The Maori Haka, the dance of a Noble People is performed with passion and the Samoan slap dance is a fun dance with loads of skill.