'ote'a

Ote'a is a type of dance that comes from a place called Tahiti in the Pacific Ocean. The dance is often performed at celebrations and cultural events.

Imagine you are at a big party with lots of friends and family. There is music playing and everyone is dancing. Now, imagine that the music is different than what you're used to. It sounds like someone playing a drum and shaking a bunch of bracelets at the same time. That's the sound of the music for ote'a.

The dance itself involves lots of movement and shaking. People wear colorful costumes and usually dance in a group. There might be someone leading the dance, kind of like a teacher who shows everyone how to move.

One of the most important parts of ote'a is the way people move their arms and hands. They will often wave them around and clap them together in a certain way. It might look like they are telling a story with their motions.

Sometimes, people will sing or chant while they dance ote'a. It makes the dance even more special and can help people feel more connected to each other and to their culture.