The Cook Island dances emphasize the idea of community. It is important to be part of the group and dancing is part of the schools curriculum where both boys and girls participate.

True

Explanation:

The Cook Island dances emphasize the idea of community. This is one of the more traditional dances of the Cook Islands and is called the Maori Ura. This dance includes mostly females but also incorporates men many times. During this dance the females move their body to tell a story, while at 5 or more drummers play intense drumming. It is considered as a sacred ritual of the