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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