Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts in Prestons, New South Wales | Performing arts school

Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts

Locality: Prestons, New South Wales

Phone: +61 412 173 809

Address: Unit 12A 9 Lyn Parade Prestons 2170 Prestons, NSW, Australia

Website: https://matavai.com.au

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25.01.2022 Are you looking to pre-register for our Term 4 in-studio classes? If so, head to our website https://matavai.com.au. We are Sydney’s premiere Pacific Island Cultural Arts Centre, promoting and teaching the positive fundamentals of Pacific culture through dance, language, music and creative arts. Would you rather learn online? Enrolments for our online cultural arts classes open in 7 DAYS. See our website for more details

25.01.2022 A message from our Tongan Tau’olunga teacher Sisiuno Helu. We look forward to welcoming our students to the first Saturday of Term 2! Register through our website matavai.com.au

25.01.2022 A short look into our Oceanic Dance in-studio class (every Monday 7:30pm) taught by Moemoana Schwenke @moemoanascxh Our Oceanic Dance in-studio class alone has students who are from all around the Pacific including Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Aotearoa, Cook Islands and more. They exude cultural pride when they dance cultural dances from their own cultures, as well as other cultures too Stay tuned to our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram and YouTube), we have something spec...ial to share with you soon #oceania #oceanicdances #matavai #matavaipacificculturalarts #matavaiculturalarts #pacificarts #pacificdance #samoa #fiji #tonga #tahiti #maori #aotearoa #hawaii #sivaafi #pacificonline #oceania #ocean #pacificislands #pacifica #pasifika #pasefika

25.01.2022 WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR! Keep the fire burning in your soul, and keep the grace flourishing in your heart Much love and light from us, Matavai Team

24.01.2022 Learn more about Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts through our website https://matavai.com.au Pictured are beautiful Fijian/Tongan sisters Na’la and Malia getting ready to film for our virtual concert!

23.01.2022 Throwback- a year ago today MATAVAI NZ CULTURAL EXCURSION We learnt about the Waitangi treaty in Waitangi, and Maori navigation, we experienced Nga Puhi (tribe) pride, stood on the grounds the treaty was signed, entered and watched a show in the whare tupuna at Waitangi, we were taught about the intricate carvings and the meaning behind the structure of the Whare. We gratefully learned how to navigate a waka, grateful because traditionally women are not supposed to row the ...waka, and according to protocol men do the talking during the welcoming powhiri ceremony however our co- director Maryjane was asked to say a few words addressing the chiefs and kuia of Oromahoe marae, we gifted the marae with a fine mat from Samoa and our chief Tuiloma thanked the marae and also spoke at Waitangi. We stayed at three different marae from northern Aoteroa, Mitimiti, Oromahoe, and Rotorua Whakarewarewa #pacifichistory #aotearoa #maoriculture #matavaipacificculturalarts #decolonise #teachingourkids #pacificpride See more

23.01.2022 UniteShare Connect #oceania #pacifica #pacificabeauty #cookislands #tahiti #tonga #samoa #fiji #sivaafi #hawaii #png #matavaipacificculturalarts

23.01.2022 Our Boys Fa’ataupati classes every Monday at 5:30pm are for all ages. The class connects students to Smoan cultural arts, and encourages them to be confident, disciplined, respectful and proud of their Smoan culture. Visit our timetable through our website matavai.com.au

23.01.2022 Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts. Where Pacific people UNITE, SHARE & CONNECT #matavai #matavaipacificculturalarts #matavaiculturalarts #pacificarts #pacificdance #samoa #fiji #tonga #tahiti #maori #aotearoa #hawaii #sivaafi #pacificonline #oceania #ocean #pacificislands #pacifica #pasifika #pasefika #brownandproud #sivasamoa #fijianmeke #tauolunga #kapahaka #hula #hawaiianhula #oritahiti #cookislandaura #fireknife

23.01.2022 #pinktober This year we will miss hosting a Love is bigger than Cancer event, the previous years we travelled to Samoa and Aotearoa during October for a cultural excursion and to perform our ‘Love is bigger than Cancer shows’ in honour of loved ones living with and fighting cancer. All proceeds were donated to Tonga Breast Cancer Society and Samoa Cancer Society. #preventionisbetterthancure #tongabreastcancersociety #samoacancersociety #pinktober2020 #breastcancerawarenessmonth #neverforgotten Manamea Schwalger

22.01.2022 Don’t confuse gracefulness for weakness. There was a time when the ideal Samoan (Polynesian) woman (featured in many legends and history) was a freedom fighter, army general, deity, warrior, merciful, tactical strategists and leader of liberations. *In Siva Samoa the fa’ataupati (clapping of hands together or onto the body) is a technique used to express strength, happiness, pride, skill, struggles..juxtaposed with graceful movements reenforces and highlights the many complexities and strengths of our women. #termfour #decolonise #pacificbrilliance #pacificculture #samoa #tonga #fiji #hawaii#png #tahiti #cookislands #pacificdance #identity

22.01.2022 SIVA AFI PRACTISE STICKS FOR SALE In-studio at Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts. #sivaafi #fireknife

22.01.2022 Don’t forget to register for in-studio classes at matavai.com.au before coming to class! Thank you to all of our tutors, admin, students, parents and community for making our first week of term 2 amazing #matavaipacificculturalarts

21.01.2022 Repost from Miracle- For every Pacific Islander, who says they can’t, has second thoughts or just needs that little push, ‘YES YOU CAN AND YES YOU WILL’... This is for our people, my people. My victory is yours for when one wins, we all win #aboutaweekago #ittakesavillage #proudpacificislander *** We could not be prouder of you Miracle. Congratulations! On graduating from the University of Sydney. Keep chasing those dreams. Blessings for your future. #matavaishowgroup #sydneyuniversitygraduate

21.01.2022 We are a centre for all ages Here in this video are our show group boys running through new items learnt over the past couple of weeks. At the front of the group are some of our youngest show-group members, Emanuel and Vila, ages 9 and 8!!! At such a young age they’re leading the boys in this Smoan Fa’ataupati. We are grateful that they have awesome tutors like Fred and Maryjane, and the older boys dancing behind them to guide and be an example for them. Matavai is a beau...tiful space for our Pasifika people in Sydney. Term 4 registrations/enrolments OPEN SOON - see our website for more details matavai.com.au (link in bio) #samoa #samoan #samoanpride #pacificislands #polynesia #matavai #matavaipacificculturalarts #matavaiculturalarts #pacificarts #pacificdance #fiji #tonga #tahiti #maori #aotearoa #hawaii #sivaafi #pacificonline #oceania #ocean #pacifica #pasifika #pasefika #brownandproud

20.01.2022 First day of Term four! We’ve been out filming on location for the past few days if you have messaged in to pre register or enrol we will reply to you today. To pre register for class go to Matavai.com.au or come down to the studio 12a/9 Lyn Parade, Prestons 15 minutes before the class to enrol. There’s a class for everyone. Monday Timetable... 4.30pm- Samoan junior girls with Maryjane Tahitian with Moemoana 5.30pm- Samoan boys with Fred Samoan Intermediate girls with Maryjane 6.30pm- Hawaiian beginners with Json Siva Afi beginners/ intermediate with Fred 7.30pm- Hawaiian intermediate with Json Oceanic dance (Cook Islands, Tahitian) with Moemoana

19.01.2022 Online course enrolments end in 8 DAYS! All online courses are pre-recorded for you to watch at your time. Join us in-studio or online enrol through our website https://matavai.com.au Have you watched our Virtual Concert on YouTube yet? If not, head to our Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts YouTube channel #matavaipacificculturalarts #matavaiculturalarts #matavaionline

18.01.2022 A whole village is waiting to welcome you at Matavai. #matavaicommunity Term four In studio classes start 12th October, pre register at https://Matavai.com.au. Online classes available in November. #termfour #fiji #meke #pacificculture #pacific #hawaii #cookislands #samoa #tonga #png #tahiti #freewestpapua #history #family #community #identity

18.01.2022 Our end of term 3 Siva Smoa exams are underway! Here are a few of our students who completed their Siva exams today. Cheehoo we are proud of you young teine toa! Term 4 here we come. #sivasamoa #samoa #siva #taualuga

18.01.2022 Our Co-director and Founder of Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts will be tuning in with Rdhik from @wearethemainstream TOMORROW on IG LIVE (Friday 18th of September 7:30pm). They’ll be discussing spiritual, cultural and personal wellbeing Tune in tomorrow at 7:30pm on @maryjanemckschwenke and @wearethemainstream Instagram Live!

18.01.2022 MATAVAI TERM 2 SATURDAY CLASSES COMMENCE TODAY! We hope to see you there. Today’s classes include Tongan Tau’olunga, Siva Smoa, Fijian Meke and Siva Afi. Register for classes through our website matavai.com.au.

18.01.2022 Matavai on TV- Manumea Bird #wildlifeconservation #endangeredspecies #climatechange #manumea Save the Manumea - Fa'asao le Manumea #ABCtv

17.01.2022 From sunrise to sunset we carry our cultures proudly. This shot taken during the filming, on the land of the Wodi Wodi people in Dharawal Country, Australia December 28th 6.30pm (AEDT) Matavai’s End of year Virtual Showcase ‘Warriors Within Us’ https://events.humanitix.com/matavai-warriors-within-us

16.01.2022 ‘Le lalolagi matagofie o se aiga maua le loto Malie’ this translates means; the world is a great place when the family works(agrees) together. At the core of the culture is family. Here’s a flashback to our Love is Bigger than Cancer show in Samoa 2018, this dance reflecting the young maidens of the village, working and dancing together with their own style and grace. We are now taking enrolments for Term 4 classes. Online and In-studio #samoa #tonga #fiji #tahiti #oceania #hawaii #png #sivaafi #pinktober #loveisbiggerthancancer #samoasiva

15.01.2022 "I belong to Oceania or, at least, I am rooted in a fertile part of it and it nourishes my spirit, helps to define me, and feeds my imagination." Albert Wendt

15.01.2022 It’s the school holidays have you thought about enrolling into one of our classes for term four? We have a special end of year project planned for our in studio students. We can’t wait to share with you. You can pre register online at https://Matavai.com.au. Here’s a snippet of the NRL (National Rugby League) YOUTH SUMMIT boys learning and rehearsing with Matua Brendon last year. Our classes are far more than learning a dance, come and see for yourself #mentoring #buildin...gstrongleaders #decolonise #pacificvalues #principalities #fun #socialising #cilmatechange #socialjustice #resilience #pacificculture #Pacificdance #maori #samoa #tonga #hawaii #sivaafi #fiji #oceanic #tahiti #cookislands See more

14.01.2022 Head to our YouTube channel: Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts to watch our first ever online concert link below A tribute to all the people have supported us throughout the years, to our Matavai community, students, tutors and parents, ancestors and our islands. #virtualconcert #concert #matavaipacificculturalarts #samoa #samoamosamoa #beautifulsamoa https://youtu.be/38Yq4mBZ1oo

14.01.2022 Term 4 of Matavai Online courses kick started yesterday! Thank you and welcome to all those who have enrolled, it is still not too late register at https://www.matavai.online. Enrolments close on the 14th of November 2020. Our 4 days sale ends tomorrow Photo by Brooke Lagoitumua

13.01.2022 ENROLMENTS for term four in studio classes are now open, Cultural Arts classes for boys include; -Tongan - Samoa - Maori ... - Fijian - Siva Afi Check out our young men practising an item they learnt in term 3. Active and Creative kids Vouchers accepted. To pre register go to our website https://matavai.com.au/ press on in studio. Term four begins 12th October 2020

13.01.2022 Join us for the live-streaming of our End of Year Virtual Concert ‘Warriors Within Us’. 2020 has been a year full of uncertainty, with highs and lows. As a community, we have come together over the last few months drawing strength spiritually, and culturally, relying on our warrior instincts to get through. This year we are producing a virtual showcase for all to enjoy, which will be releasing on the 28th December 2020 at 6.30pm. The virtual night of reflection and celebratio...n is an opportunity to lift your spirits, inspire your soul and remember the year that was. Gather your friends and family, and in the comfort of your own home to witness the heart warming dances and songs from Matavai students, teachers and families. Find out more info and purchase tickets through our website https://matavai.com.au/warriors-within-us/ OR https://events.humanitix.com/matavai-warriors-within-us

12.01.2022 Bula! Meet our newest showgroup member Nala she’s proud of her Fijian and Tongan heritage. 4 more sleeps until we kick start term four in studio classes. Https://Matavai.com.au to pre register.

12.01.2022 Do you love learning about Pacifica/ Oceanic Cultures? Do you love dancing? In studio or Online we’ve got a class for you. Check out our website https://Matavai.com.au #maori #tonga #fiji #samoa #hawaii #oceanic #png #language #pacificdance #pacificculturalarts

11.01.2022 Another amazing day of graduations- congratulations to our girls Maria and Bebeloa, we are excited to see what the future holds for them both. Despite the challenges they persevered and got through it, bring on exams When one succeeds we all succeed. #year12 #2020graduates #futureleaders #samoan #fijian #aboriginal #indigenous #matavaistudents #pacificabrilliance

10.01.2022 JOIN US for the livestreaming of ‘Warriors Within Us’ End of Year Virtual Concert at 6:30pm (AEDT) on the 28th of December 2020. We have been quiet of late. 2020 has been the ultimate test of will and creativity for our team. We didn’t hold a live end of year concert this year due to Covid, instead we spent three weeks filming our Matavai family out in nature performing cultural dances. It was a lot of fun, and even more work and sleepless nights than previous years. We wil...l have something we can always look at to remember our journey this year, and remind us of the power of nature and community. Thank you to our wonderful students, team and families for showing up and supporting. Matavai withstands yet another test of time Purchase tickets at: https://matavai.com.au/warriors-within-us/ https://events.humanitix.com/matavai-warriors-within-us

10.01.2022 Enrolments for Matavai Online Courses close 14 November 2020! Visit our website for details on the courses available and enrol now

10.01.2022 Our End of year virtual concert Warriors Within Us premiers tonight (AEDT) at 6.30pm. Tickets available from Humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/matavai-warriors-within-us

08.01.2022 Tonight is the premiere of our end of year virtual concert WARRIORS WITHIN US! The premiere commences at 6:30pm (AEDT). It’s not too late to purchase tickets, head to the link in bio https://matavai.com.au/warriors-within-us/ OR https://events.humanitix.com/matavai-warriors-within-us) Our Matavai community look forward to celebrating our Pasifika cultures with you tonight!

08.01.2022 Fired up https://matavai.com.au/ @paulmiddleton ... #tavius #sivaafi #pacificdanceclasses #matavaipacificculturalarts See more

08.01.2022 MAORI CLASS last night in studio with Brooke @boogzology. Next term we look forward to perfecting technique and sharing cultural knowledge. It’s been a fun first term back 2020 every Thursday 6pm, to pre register for term four go to https://Matavai.com.au

08.01.2022 Warming up our nights with #SivaAfi One of our largest in-studio and online classes at Matavai is SIVA AFI. Originating in Smoa, Siva Afi must encapsulate strength, fearlessness and bravery - all that a warrior is. Are you interested in excelling in the skill and art of Siva Afi? See our website for IN-STUDIO or ONLINE classes at Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts. Our fire-knife classes are taught by father and daughter, Fred and Moemoana Schwenke

08.01.2022 Diving into the weekend knowing Matavai Saturday classes begin again TOMORROW like... Pre-register for Term 4 in-studio classes through our website https://matavai.com.au. Here’s our boy RJ Temareti showing his Smoa ai aiuli movements. He is a young man of many, many, many talents. He exudes pride in his culture and leadership qualities beyond his years. We are so proud of you RJ, cheehoo!

08.01.2022 TAU’OLUNGA CHALLENGE Choreography: Lesieli Emelio Dancers: Victoria, Moemoana, Mariah, Moeatalagi, Georgia, Jasmine Video: Arran Rogers ... Song: Folau Tongan Dance Intro #tauolungachallenge #tekitekichallenge #tauolungachallenge #tongantiktok #Tonga #Tongan #tauolunga #mmt

07.01.2022 Congratulations to our girl Dananda for graduating today #year12 #2020graduate #keepchasingdreams#proudfijian #pacifica

06.01.2022 Enrol in Fiji Meke online or in-studio courses at Matavai Here’s our Fijian section of our Virtual Concert. Enjoy, and see our website https://matavai.com.au! Song: Tou Mai Ia by Semisi Rasiva Dance #fiji #fijiculture #fijiislands #fijian #matavaipacificculturalarts

05.01.2022 Congratulations to our dear friend Ana (@atuisila ) Tuisila who will be playing The Rock Dwayne Johnson’s grandma in the NBC comedy series about his life. Ana played the main role in our Theatre Production in 2017 titled Tala Matavai. An outstanding accomplishment and so well deserved. How beautiful is she in this photo taken at Matavai, Ana was dressed by Geraldine and David Mauga. Also congrats to @staceyleilua (Rocks Mum- Ata Johnson) and @ulilatukefu playing the 20 year old Rock. #pasifikaexcellence @__.therock_ #samoanpride #tonganpride #Pasifika

04.01.2022 Matavai is excited to kick off a research partnership with the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) and researchers from Western Sydney University (WSU) with a social cohesion training workshop facilitated by IEP. We have an ambitious positive peace project which we are currently working on for our Pasifika community as part of the research project: Positive Peace, Cultural Wellbeing and Youth Agency Initiative: Exploring peaceful solutions to living well in diverse commu...nities. The research is funded by a COMPACT grant from Multicultural NSW and will investigate the way in which the Positive Peace Framework is implemented by five communities across Greater Western Sydney, and will contribute to understanding the processes by which social cohesion, cultural wellbeing and positive peace can be fostered in a multicultural society in a diverse, peaceful country like Australia, particularly through the agency of young people. Watch this space! Western Sydney University #instituteofeconomicsandpeace #positivepeace #positivepeaceprojectmatavai #matavaipacificculturalarts

04.01.2022 TERM 4 IN-STUDIO CLASSES START TODAY! It’s not too late to enrol. PRE-REGISTER for in-studio classes on our website, or REGISTER at our centre. We look forward to having you. Our cultural arts classes available online and instudio at Matavai include dances from Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Aotearoa, Hawaii, Cook Islands, Tahiti and Papua New Guinea. #matavai #matavaipacificculturalarts #matavaiculturalarts #pacificarts #pacificdance #samoa #fiji #tonga #tahiti #maori #aotearoa #hawaii #sivaafi #pacificonline #oceania #ocean #pacificislands #pacifica #pasifika #pasefika #brownandproud

04.01.2022 Enrol today for Matavai Online Courses at https://www.matavai.online This dance is taught in our online Tongan Tau’olunga Intermediate Level 1 course led by Lesieli Emelio Students in Tongan Junior Beginner and Senior Intermediate courses learn about Tongan culture through Faiva (dance). Enrol and learn a Tau’olunga, as well as technique. Our Tongan department is run by two passionate teachers Lesieli Emelio and Elain Middleton. We also have a NEW COURSE this term Tongan Language Courses. See our website for more details.

02.01.2022 Congratulations to our Year 12 students graduating, beauty Lateisha Afu said farewell to her school today, in addition to school Lateisha has been keeping busy modelling for top Australian Brands such as ‘City Chic’ and she will be appearing in the Feniu Beauty catalogues soon. Lateisha is of Aboriginal, Tongan and Mauritian cultural heritage.

02.01.2022 MATAVAI ENROLMENTS FOR ONLINE COURSES ARE NOW OPEN at https://matavai.online Interested in learning Pacific Island Cultural Arts Online? Fijian, Smoan, Tongan, Tahitian, Papua New Guinean, Hawaiian, Mori or Siva Afi/Fire-Knife dancing? Smoan Language Classes? ENROL NOW at matavai.online! NEW CLASSES: Smoan Language Class and Papua New Guinea Cultural Arts NEW LEVELS: We’ve got 2 courses for nearly every class (eg, Oceanic Dance Level 1 and Oceanic Dance Level 2...) to help new students to Term 3 and also cater to our Term 2 students looking to continue on their course for Term 3. We look forward to sharing the journey with you. Do not hesitate to message us with any questions! #matavai #matavaipacificculturalarts #matavaiculturalarts #pacificarts #pacificdance #samoa #fiji #tonga #tahiti #maori #aotearoa #hawaii #sivaafi #pacificonline #oceania #ocean #pacificislands #pacifica #pasifika #pasefika #brownandproud #matavaionline #enrolnow #polynesia #micronesia #melenesia

01.01.2022 TOU MAI IA! Fiji Meke Boys and Girls Classes with Grace and Ken Karikaritu Join us in Term 4 IN-STUDIO OR ONLINE - stay tuned for registration information #fiji #fijian #fijians #fijimeke #meke #oceania #pacific