'IKE ROA | Nō te here o Pōrīnetia.
**Services paused at this time.**
Māuruuru roa for the support over the last decade!
May consider resuming in 2024.
WAHINE LEVEL I
Saturday 10 - 11:30am
Hybrid: Virtual & In-Studio
Sessions introduce the basics of Hawaiian hula. Beginner haumāna receive the necessary training to learn and execute the motions properly. Whether you have previous Polynesian dance experience or are just starting out, this class will help you achieve the fitness and conditioning requirements for advancement - basically we whip you into hula shape!
We come together as a group to learn, celebrate, and share the dances of the islands, as well as the importance of the history behind them. We approach learning and sharing hula with the utmost respect, as it is a gift and privilege to be cherished.
WAHINE LEVEL II
Monday 6:30 - 8pm
Hybrid: Virtual & In-Studio
This class is for the experienced beginner and intermediate 'olapa. Classes continue to build on the foundation of Polynesian dance basics. This class takes a deeper dive into fundamentals while offering a more immersive and comprehensive experience as a student of hula.
Ori Tahiti
Coming Soon!
In-Person Class / Workshop
This class is for any and all who want to vibe with the powerful drums of Tahiti! All levels are welcome, and class will accommodate beginners and advanced dancers. Training will focus on 'o'tea basics, and choreography will likely focus more heavily on aparima/mehura in order to cater to the participants' ability.
MELE, IPU, & BASICS
KEIKI & ‘ŌPIO CLASSES
Monday 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Keiki classes are for wahine and kāne between ages 6-12 years old. Na keiki will begin learning about the history, culture, traditional attire, and basics of hula.
Various ʻōlelo (language), mele (song), and implement components will be incorporated into the 45 minute classes.
Basic beginner choreography is introduced.
Hybrid: Virtual & In-Studio
Combined with Monday & Saturday Classes
Open to all 'Ike Roa haumana!
Oli
Ipu
Ukulele
Mele
Hula Implements
Kane & Wahine Combined Basics
This class along with the combined basics class will evolve into more challenging hula that incorporates oli and implements. No previous experience in oli or ipu required!
LŌKAHI
Open to all participants!
Lokahi class time encourages wahine & kane to dive deeper and push physical and mental boundaries as part of the next step of their hula journey. We gather and grow as an ohana, and this class time allows for teamwork to bring all of the various elements together in harmony...'oli, mele, implements, hula, & aloha. Any and all 'Ike Roa haumana are invited to be in attendance. While some hula sisters and brothers may be working on a specific piece during this time, others can observe, assist, and enhance their understanding while spending more quality time with ohana.