Manumea Dance

This is a video of Mary Jane Mckibbin title "To Cover dead birds" the dance illustrates the movements of the Manumea Bird. If a pigeon sees its mate fall dead it will drop down from the sky and cover the bird with it's wings to protect them even if it may be dead. I think that this is what Samoan culture is about it's about Family and protecting them. I know in Samoan culture with whatever battle comes their way they will always put their Family first and it's an important thing when it comes to Samoan culture or maybe Polynesian culture in general. Mary Jane's dance was an expression of her concerns for Samoas rainforest and wildlife.

So what I appreciate about this dance is the fact that she has taken something that is true to her and has taken the bird of Samoa and illustrated the movements within her piece. I love the meaning behind the siva and the way she has structured her movement.