8/30/2012 - A member of the Tasala Polynesia dance group thrills the crowd with his performance of the fire knife dance during SMC’s annual Diversity Day, Aug. 15. (Photo by Jim Gordon)

8/30/2012 - Members of the Polanie Dance Group perform a traditional polish dance during SMC’s annual Diversity Day, Aug. 15. (Photo by Jim Gordon)

8/30/2012 - Members of Tasala Polynesia perform during SMC’s annual Diversity Day, Aug. 15. (Photo by Jim Gordon)

8/30/2012 - Polynesian dancers are among the many performers during SMC’s annual Diversity Day, Aug. 15. (Photo by Jim Gordon)

8/30/2012 - Diverse dances representing various Pacific Islander cultures are performed by members of Tasala Polynesia during SMC’s annual Diversity Day, Aug. 15. (Photo by Jim Gordon)

8/30/2012 - A Taiko drummer performs during SMC’s annual Diversity Day, Aug. 15. (Photo by Jim Gordon)

8/30/2012 - SMC’s annual Diversity Day features displays, dance performances and food representing the various ethnic groups which comprise the base’s work force. (Photo by Jim Gordon)

8/30/2012 - Dancers, from the Kelly School of Irish dance in El Segundo, perform during SMC’s annual Diversity Day, Aug. 15. (Photo by Jim Gordon)

8/30/2012 - Dancers, from Sophisticated Dance, perform during SMC’s annual Diversity Day, Aug. 15. (Photo by Jim Gordon)