Jack Jackman: 

Tane Instructor 

 

Jack was born and raised in Cleveland, OH and met and married owner Angie in 2009. US Army Veteran and current public servant for the State of Oregon. Jack is a multi-award winning 'ori Tahiti soloist that brings the strength to Teva Oriata. People sometimes struggle or don't know what to think of men that dance Polynesian dance, however they don't know that it was the men that danced first. Men carried on the legacy, stories, and culture of their people across the waters and across generations. Boys and men gain confidence in themselves and strengthens their character and ability to not only be strong dancers, but strong men in society.