At the risk of offending a lot of dancers, I dare to remind you all that the "Nifo'oti" roughly translates to mean "Tooth of Death." Traditionally it is a weapon, a type of knife or club with a serrated edge and a hook to be used in battle and to carry the heads of losers. The modern focus of "Siva Afi" (Fire Dance) being about "Spinning" loses the traditional intent and purpose of the original tool which was used in the plantations, for whaling and for combat. Many of the moves being perfected
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Fireknife basics: the back-hand catch 🔥 This foundational movement can be used continuously like in this example video, or as a smooth transition between moves and combos. Spin the knife like a normal vili tasi, but instead of catching blade side up, invert your wrist and catch it back-handed — with the donut side up. If you’ve ever wanted to learn the Samoan fireknife dance, come train with the @toa_nomads led by @rexytiumalu ! We offer: ⚡ In-person classes in Florida ⚡ Online classes worldwid
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7.8K views · 158 reactions | Unleashing the heat  The Samoan Fire Knife Dance has roots dating back to ancient Samoa, where warriors would perform the dangerous dance to showcase their strength and bravery. Today, it’s a symbol of cultural pride and a mesmerizing display of skill and grace. vc  TT/ upolu685 . . #samoanfireknifedance #CulturalPride #TraditionMeetsThrills #samoa #fireknife #polynesia | Poly Dollies | Facebook
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The Samoan Fireknife Dance is performed with REAL KNIVES 🔪 Not only is there a risk of getting burnt but also a risk of getting cut which is why it is so important to practice safety. I recommend using a practice stick for practice and only when you feel confident enough in your skills to try your drills/combos/routine with the knife, and then eventually putting it all together with fire. If you are someone who is new, make sure you practice safety when you light up. Do not light up alone, spin
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