Cook island community

Hi My name is Mikaiah. I’m in a Cook Island community. We have been in part of parades and many many other things. For the past few weeks we have been learning cook island moves. Our last performance was at Glen innes at a parade it was so cool because I saw Uili, Henry and Hosanna. Uili was the best there Because they were singing and the first song they sang was I believe. After they sang a different song but I didn't know what it’s called.

We were next after them so we quickly got changed and rushed down. When we got there they just finished so we got into position. As we got into lines we all started walking and the drummers will drum. Then suddenly in my head I heard a huge noise I was so nervous and it is so freaky for me and other people in our group.

At some point in our dance theres a time when we do this thing could around the world. Around the world is traditional the for Cook islanders. Around the world is when you either pick someone from the audience or from your group then after you have to sit down with your partner in a half circle. Then next if your name is could out then you have to stand up in the middle and then dance in front of the audience.