Dance in Rotuma

Rotuman tautoga performed in 1981 commemorating Rotuma's cession to Great Britain

Dance in Rotumarefers to the traditional and modern dance styles performed by the people of the island ofRotuma,which became a dependency ofFijiin 1881. Despite Rotuma's political and historical links withFiji,the island's culture shows strongPolynesianinfluences, particularly fromSamoaandTonga,which, along with Fiji, feature strongly in the history and traditions of theRotuman people.

Situated approximately 465 km (289 mi) north of Fiji, Rotuma's relatively remote position ensures that the island still maintains major linguistic, historical, and cultural distinctions from its neighbours. However, the main styles of Rotuman dance, theTautoga,theMak Sa'moaand theMak Rarotoga,show clearer influence from neighbouring cultures than most facets of the culture.

See also

• Fara (Rotuman festivity)
• List of dances