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Choreographer Tiana Nonosina Liufau Casts Pacific Islanders for Disney's Live-Action 'Moana'
Tiana Nonosina Liufau, the choreographer for Disney's 'Moana', has cast over 200 dancers from the Pacific Islands for the live-action adaptation. This project highlights the rich cultural heritage and dance traditions of Polynesia, celebrating the stories of ancestors through movement.
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Choreographer Tiana Nonosina Liufau Brings Pacific Island Dance to Disney's Live-Action 'Moana'
Choreographer Tiana Nonosina Liufau Brings Pacific Island Culture to Disney's 'Moana' Live-Action Film
From animation to live-action, choreographer casts hundreds of Pacific Islanders for Disney's 'Moana'
From animation to live-action, choreographer casts hundreds of Pacific Islanders for Disney's 'Moana'
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