Class Descriptions
🌺'ORI TAHITI
Pua Iti - Ages 5-12
Beginner: Learn the basics of ʻOri Tahiti—hip movements, rhythm, and simple choreography—in a fun, supportive environment. A great starting point for young students who are new to Tahitian dance!
Intermediate: For young dancers with 2+ years of experience, this class builds technique, adds more advanced choreography, and boosts confidence and cultural understanding.
Tiarenui - Ages 13+
Beginner: Explore ʻOri Tahiti basics, including hip technique, rhythms, and easy choreography, in a motivating and supportive setting. Ideal for beginners!
Intermediate: Designed for experienced dancers who want to sharpen technique, increase strength, and learn more advanced choreography. Best suited for those with 2–4+ years of ʻOri Tahiti training.
Vahine - For Aunties, Mamas and Grandmas, All levels!
A gentle, beginner‑friendly Polynesian dance class for women. Slower pace, supportive instruction, and easy‑to‑follow movements. Perfect for beginners, returning dancers, or anyone wanting a relaxed cultural dance experience. All ages.
🌺SIVA SAMOA
Measina - Ages 5 -12
Discover the graceful, expressive style of Siva Samoa. You’ll learn hand motions, storytelling, posture, footwork and choreography, along with the cultural meaning behind the dances. Suitable for all levels.
Matalasi - Ages 13+
Learn the graceful, expressive movements of traditional Siva Samoa. This class teaches hand motions, storytelling, posture, footwork and choreography while sharing the cultural meaning behind the dance. Suitable for all levels.