Dance & Performance
Traditional dance classes, youth programming, public performances, and collaborative cultural events.
Bring TAPA to your event ↗Houston, Texas · Est. 2024
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Preserving, celebrating, and sharing the diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands through education, performance, and community.
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AUTHENTIC REPRESENTATION ✦ CULTURAL PRESERVATION ✦ EDUCATION ✦ COMMUNITY CONNECTION ✦ CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING ✦ COLLABORATION ✦
✦ Upcoming Festival
Pasifika Nights
Mini fest and night market, presented by TAPA HTX.
- When
- Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 · 5:00–10:00 PM
- Featuring
- Vendors · Food · Performances
01 / Who We Are
The Pacific is not one story. It is thousands of islands, dozens of cultures, and generations of knowledge.
TAPA Houston is a nonprofit bringing those stories forward through cultural education, live performance, and meaningful community exchange.
Founded by three sisters and their mother, TAPA builds on a family legacy of Pacific Island cultural performance and education in Houston dating back to 1979.
Our Mission
Strengthen identity.
Strengthen identity.
Build understanding.
Expand visibility.
We preserve and celebrate Pacific Island cultures by creating opportunities for people to learn, participate, perform, and connect.
02 / What We Do
Programs that move culture forward.
Culture & Education
Workshops, guest speakers, educational presentations, film screenings, and cultural consultation.
Partner with us ↗Community & Youth
Children’s programming, arts and crafts, gatherings, excursions, and experiences that connect generations.
Explore programs ↗03 / What’s On
Upcoming events.
Aug15
Pacific Dance Workshop — Beginner Siva & Hula
Sat · 10:00 AM · Venue TBA, Houston
Sep12
Oceania Film Screening & Community Talk
Sat · 6:30 PM · Venue TBA, Houston
Oct03
Keiki Arts & Crafts Day — Family Program
Sat · 11:00 AM · Venue TBA, Houston
Nov21
Community Cultural Showcase
Sat · 5:00 PM · Venue TBA, Houston
Want an event featured, or a class near you? Get in touch ↗
✦ / In the Community
Moments from TAPA.
Rooted in legacy.
Built for what’s next.
1979
A family legacy in Pacific Island cultural performance and education begins in Houston.
2024
TAPA Houston begins operating as a community-centered cultural organization.
2026
Official 501(c)(3) nonprofit designation creates a foundation for long-term growth.
Future
A leading statewide resource for education, youth development, scholarships, consultation, and public cultural events.
Recent performances & collaborations
POST Houston AAPI Festival
Rice University SEAPi Production
Guam Liberation Festival
Houston SaberCats
04 / Leadership
Family-founded.
Community-powered.
PresidentSina Partsch01
Vice PresidentPenina Partsch02
Secretary / TreasurerTusi Partsch03
Board Member-at-LargeVavea'o Partsch04
✦ / Instagram
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05 / Take Part
Help Pacific
cultures thrive.
TAPA is seeking community partners, sponsors, educators, cultural practitioners, volunteers, and families ready to build something lasting.