The fire knife dance was originally a pre-war ritual in which the Samoan warriors would twirl the war knife, known as a nifo oti, to psyche up the warriors. Since that time, the dance has now become a way for many Samoans to show strength and pride in their heritage. Click here to watch the video: https://youtu.be/NzytlFHfJtc. Junior Army West Point women's rugby player Taylor Jessop and sophomore sprint football player Keila Pritchard speak to their background in the dance and their ties to the culture they have brought with them to West Point. Read More
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