Fa‘aalualu Fetū Siva
Sacred Siva Samoa development for tama’ita’i
Fa‘aalualu Fetū Siva (formerly Siva Development) is a sacred development space for tama’ita’i to grow through Siva Samoa, guided by the Fetū, the ancestral stars, and inspired by fa‘aalualu, the jellyfish motif of the malu. Together, they represent direction, protection, fluidity, strength, and spiritual connection.
Rooted in culture and guided by lineage, we nurture tama’ita’i to move with confidence, purpose, and mana.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is inspired by motifs within the malu, the traditional Samoan tattoo of tama’ita’i, particularly fa‘aalualu and Fetū.
Fa‘aalualu (fa’a - way of, alualu - jellyfish) reflects softness, grace, and fluid beauty, while also holding strength, protection, and resilience. It reminds us that a tama’ita’i is never one thing. She can be gentle and fierce, elegant and strong, flowing and formidable.
fetu (stars) remind us that tama’ita’i carry ancestral guidance within them. Even in uncertainty, there is always a light to follow.
why Fa‘aalualu Fetū Siva
Fa‘aalualu Fetū Siva exists to provide a culturally grounded and safe space for tama’ita’i to move, grow, and develop through Siva Samoa. Over the past two years, we have held space for tama’ita’i of all ages, levels, and experiences, creating an environment where confidence, connection, and growth are nurtured.
Rooted in ancestral guidance and inspired by the sacred malu motifs, we honour softness and strength equally, supporting tama’ita’i to develop at their own pace with care, respect, and intention.
Our SIVA Framework
Everything we teach is grounded in SIVA:
Strength
Inner resilience, confidence, and embodied power
Identity
Cultural knowledge, self-awareness, and belonging
Versatility
Adaptability, expression, and range through movement
Ancestry
Lineage, spirituality, and ancestral connection
mŌ tama’ita’i uma
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR
With over 20 years of experience in dance, I have taught and performed across styles including Polynesian, Urban, and Commercial. I studied at the Excel School of Performing Arts (Dance), developing a strong foundation and deep understanding of movement.
For almost two years under the umbrella of Summer Studios, I led the Siva Development program, nurturing talent and cultural confidence in young dancers through siva samoa. My teaching journey also includes urban movement instruction in Masterton and Greytown (2018–2020) and participation in Tama mai Saute in Christchurch (2020–2022). i currently am teaching various styles of movement at summer studios.
I am passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and judgement-free spaces where students can explore movement, build confidence, and grow into their best selves. at fa’aalualu fetu siva, there is space for any tama’ita’i, provided they are willing and have a respect for the art of siva samoa
