Teen & Adult Classes
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Hula Lite, Age 13+, Men & Women
Designed for beginners and accomplished dancers alike, this class is for dancers who would like to practice hula without the rigors of performance or competition.
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Wāhine (Competitive), Ages 13 – 30 Years Old
Competitive and performance hula group for young women. Dancers should have mastered hula basics.
Enrollment is by invitation from Kumu.
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Gracious Ladies (Competitive), Ages 30 – 55 Years Old
Women’s competitive and performance hula group. Students should have mastered hula basics.
Enrollment is by invitation from Kumu.
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Kūpuna, Ages 55+ Years Old
Stay active gently through the graceful art of hula dance, while learning about Hawai’i’s rich history, culture, and language! Suitable for men and women. Beginners may enroll in this class.
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Tane and Tamaroa, Ages 6 – 55 Years Old
Vigorous, aerobic, strength-building! ʻOri Tahiti (dance) for men and boys incorporates many demanding steps like pa’oti, 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!
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Vahine and Tamahine, Ages 7 – 40 Years Old
Suitable for female Intermediate dancers through advanced performers. This class skill-builds and goes deeper into ‘Ori Tahiti – the fabulous dances from the South Pacific. Tamahine are older than tamari’i, usually 7-11 years old, while Vahine are 12 and older.
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Mehura, Ages 13+, Women
Mehura is similar to the Hawaiian Hula ‘Auana in look, but the steps are all ‘Ori Tahiti. The most important distinction from ‘aparima himene is that Mehura is danced in a long formal dress, and the tempo is slower. The Mehura is a soft sweet dance.