Manea Pacifica was established in 2012 by former National and International Cook Islands Sydney based dance champions Jasmine Samuel-Mata and Raven Nicholls.  

Both have had over 10 years of experience in multiple dance competitions and in the entertainment industry in Australia.  In 2018 Jasmine founded the Manea Ura Academy in association with Manea Pacifica.  In 2019 Jasmine and Raven opened Australia’s first Cook Islands studio in Granville, Sydney. 

Their goal was to give an interpretation of their understanding of Cook Islands culture from the perspective of youth and to embrace innovation and creativity .