The phenomenal success of Heiva i Paris – The Most-Followed Dance Competition from France Worldwide
September 2026
The Phenomenal Success of Heiva i Paris: The Most-Followed Dance Competition from France Worldwide
With over 4.6 million followers, more than 2 billion lifetime views, and a momentum reaching up to 200 million monthly views, the French-born event has established itself as a global digital powerhouse, significantly outperforming traditional major broadcast formats across social media.
PARIS – While traditional media attention frequently centers on linear television entertainment, digital metrics highlight a phenomenon on a vastly larger scale. Conceived, founded, and produced in France, Heiva i Paris is now recognized as the most-followed dance competition originating from France on digital platforms worldwide, across all styles of dance.
Long-Term Digital Leadership
Far from a temporary spike in visibility, Heiva i Paris has consistently outperformed major French television formats and dance competitions across social platforms. Certified data across its ecosystem confirms record-setting performance metrics:
4.6 million followers gathered worldwide.
Over 2 billion lifetime views across its official channels and content.
1.1 billion views over the last 365 days.
100 to 200 million monthly views, driving millions of direct engagements each month.
Unlike foreign formats imported under license, Heiva i Paris is an independent original production that has elevated ’Ori Tahiti (Tahitian dance) into an international athletic, cultural, and artistic benchmark.
From the Parisian Stage to Hollywood
This international reach has led to the creation of a full-scale global franchise under the umbrella of the Hip’s League - World Tahitian Dance League, which is expanding rapidly in the United States and globally. Together, Heiva i Paris and the Hip's League form the most influential media ecosystem dedicated to Tahitian culture worldwide, uniting the largest international community ever assembled around the arts of French Polynesia.
This journey is now entering a major cinematic chapter: the discipline and universe developed by the organization are the subject of a feature film, with filming beginning on-site at Bobino during the event before moving to Los Angeles.
Advocating for National Television Coverage
For Ken Carlter, co-founder and CEO of the organization, this digital audience naturally warrants exposure on national television:
“It is a tremendous honor for us, as Polynesians and French citizens, to share our cultural heritage and introduce it to the world with such global resonance. Heiva i Paris proves that a French-created initiative can compete with the biggest digital media brands globally and build bridges directly to Hollywood film studios. Today, I sincerely hope that French audiences will be able to experience this event on national television. This art form is an essential component of our shared heritage; as the most-watched dance competition from France on digital platforms worldwide, it is only fitting that the public back home can discover and celebrate it on their screens.”
The upcoming edition of Heiva i Paris will crown the Hip's League World Champions from September 18 to 20, 2026, at Théâtre Bobino in Paris, supported by its official partners: Air Tahiti Nui, Air Moana, 'Ori Nation, Hip's League Academy, Regietek, and Apetahi.
Attached — Data & Insights Report:
A comprehensive 5-page report featuring certified analytics, dashboard screenshots, and consolidated performance metrics is available upon request.
Ticketing Information: https://bobino.fr/event-pro/heiva-i-paris/
Media Contact:
Carole Chomand
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