Registration

This is an international fire knife dancing competition, open to Polynesian and international participants aged 5 and above. The competition will take place on November 11, 13, and 14, 2026, at the Tahiti Lagoon Resort.

• “International Men’s Solo” Category
• “International Women’s Solo” Category
• “International Intermediate Solo” Category
• “International Junior Solo” Category
• “International Duo” Category
• “International Group” Category

• “International Men’s Solo” Category: 8,000 CFP francs
• “International Women’s Solo” category: 8,000 CFP francs
• “International Intermediate Solo” category: 5,000 CFP francs
• “International Junior Solo” category: 3,500 CFP francs
• “International Duo” category: 5,000 CFP francs
• “International Group” category: 10,000 CFP francs

Registration is available online through the official SIVA AFI TAHITI website. The registration deadline is November 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Tahiti time).

Yes, participants from Polynesia may enter both the Senior Polynesia category and the International category, provided they have previously won a podium finish in competitions held in Tahiti or internationally.

Yes, all participants must attend an orientation and information session where the rules and safety guidelines will be reviewed. Details about this session will be emailed to each participant.

Each participant must have three dance knives: one single-bladed knife and two double-bladed knives. All knives must be made of hard metal and may have a wooden or metal handle. They must strictly comply with the competition’s specific standards and will be subject to mandatory inspection by the judges. It is important to note that knives may not be shared among participants under any circumstances.

The judges will evaluate based on several criteria:

• Height of the throws.
• Difficulty of the movements.
• Fluidity, speed, and control.
• Energy and expressiveness of the movements.
• 3 points will be deducted for each knife that falls.

Only competitors are allowed backstage. Accompanying persons, as well as supervising teachers, must obtain an official access pass to enter the backstage area. All requests for access must be approved in advance by the organizer.

Competitors must wear a Polynesian-print lava-lava and a Polynesian necklace. The Polynesian war paint and a headdress are also required.

Each competitor must have a damp towel to extinguish the fire in case of an emergency. All special effects must be approved by the organizer before the competition.

Competitors must report to the entrance of the Tahiti by Pearl Resorts to pick up their race numbers and passes before entering the dressing rooms.

The consumption of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco (outside of designated areas) is strictly prohibited for all participants and accompanying persons. All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner.

No, sharing knives during the competition is strictly prohibited. Violation of this rule will result in the disqualification of the competitors involved.