The ʻaparima or kaparima (Rarotongan) is a dance from Tahiti and the Cook Islands where the mimicks (ʻapa) with the hands (rima) are central, and as such it is close to the hula or Tongan tauʻolunga.
The stories depicted by the dance are taken from daily traditional occupations or ancient myths.
Unlike the other Tahitian dances, this one is more often performed with the dancers dressed in pāreu and maro.
It can also (especially the ʻaparima vāvā) be performed seated, much like the Tongan māʻuluʻulu.
Patrick O'Reilly; La danse à Tahiti (unclear ref)