Children’s Classes
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Tiny Hips, Ages 3 – 6 Years Old, Girls
A fun introduction to Polynesian performance for our youngest dancers! Children learn basic dance steps, sing songs and recite chants. This class combines 30 minutes of hula and 30 minutes of Tahitian dance.
Two classes available. Saturdays 11:00 AM – Noon and Wednesday 4:30 – 5:30 PM
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Kamali‘i, Ages 6 – 12 Years Old
A beginning hula class for young girls. Learn the basic steps and beginning chants.
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Kaikamāhine (Competitive), Ages 7 – 12 Years Old
The competitive and performance hula group for young girls. Students should have mastered hula basics.
Enrollment is by invitation from Kumu.
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Tiny Hips, Ages 3 – 6 Years Old, Boys and Girls
Hula and ‘Ori Tahiti
A fun introduction to Polynesian performance for our youngest dancers! Children learn basic dance steps, sing songs and recite chants. This class combines 30 minutes of hula and 30 minutes of Tahitian dance.
Two classes available. Saturdays 11:00 AM – Noon and Wednesday 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Photo courtesy of Rick Taylor
Photo courtesy of Rick Taylor
Tamahine, Ages 8 – 12 Years Old
The performance Tahitian ‘ori group for young girls. Tamahine are older than tamari’i.
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Tahitian Workout for Men and Boys, Ages 6 – 55 Years Old
Vigorous, aerobic, strength-building! ʻOri Tahiti (dance) for men and boys incorporates many demanding steps like paʻoti, the iconic male movement wherein the legs are opened and closed in a scissor-like fashion. Sounds easy— but come try it! Join us for a great workout, an introduction to an extraordinary culture and wonderful camaraderie with the other class members!