Amy and Megan Chiu are sisters whose shared love of dance has shaped their lives for more than two decades. Like many young dancers, they began with ballet and tap, learning pliés and shuffle ball changes. But everything changed when Amy was six and Megan was five and they discovered Hula and ʻOri Tahiti (traditional Tahitian dance).

Learning to perform a fa'arapu—the rapid circular hip movement that defines Tahitian dance—ignited a passion that continues to this day. While many of their friends chose volleyball or other organized sports, Amy and Megan chose Polynesian dance, embracing not only the movement but also the rich culture and traditions behind it.

Under the guidance of Ms. Marilou, the sisters became lifelong members of the Spark of Creation family and eventually joined Te Pura O Te Rahura'a, the studio's advanced Tahitian performance company. Together, they have performed and competed throughout California, Hawaiʻi, Tahiti, and Japan, appearing at prestigious events including Merrie Monarch, Tahiti Fête, Heiva I San Francisco, and San Francisco's Ethnic Dance Festival. As this profile is being published, they are representing the Bay Area at Tahiti Fête in Honolulu, continuing a journey that has taken them to some of the world's premier Polynesian dance festivals.

Away from the stage, both sisters have built meaningful careers while remaining deeply committed to dance. Amy is a registered nurse in San Francisco and teaches Polynesian dance on Saturdays at Spark of Creation Studio. Megan serves as the studio's manager, helping welcome new students into the same community that shaped her own childhood. Their lives are a wonderful reminder that artistic passion and professional careers can grow side by side.

Today, Amy and Megan are passionate about passing their love of Hula and ʻOri Tahiti to the next generation. Through teaching, they hope to build confidence, creativity, cultural appreciation, and a lifelong love of dance in every student they meet. More than twenty years after discovering Polynesian dance, they continue to share its beauty, spirit, and traditions—together.