Hula and Tahitian Dance Classes

Name: Hula and Tahitian Dance Classes
Start: 2025-01-13T16:15:00-07:00
End: 2025-01-13T18:50:00-07:00
Location: Anthem Community Center

Schedule

Mon Jan 13 2025 at 04:15 pm to 06:50 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Anthem Community Center | New River, AZ

Join our hula and 'Ori Tahiti dance classes at the Anthem Community Center on Mondays starting January!
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Kids Polynesian Dance
Ages: 4-9
Mondays, starting January 13, 2025
4:15-5:00PM
Children are introduced to the basic movements of hula and 'Ori Tahiti. A Fete will be held towards the end of Spring to showcase what they've learned.
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Hula
Ages: 10+
Mondays, starting January 13, 2025
5:10-6:00PM
Learn proper hip movement and arm placement as well as a basic hula ‘auana (contemporary hula).
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'Ori Tahiti
Ages: 10+
Mondays, starting January 13, 2025
6:00-6:50PM
Learn proper hip movement and arm placement as well as a basic ʻōteʻa or ‘aparima (fast or slow dance).
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Price:
$50/month for ACC members
$65/month for non-members
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Find our classes and more information in the Youth and Adult class tabs here: tinyurl.com/haamana
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What is Hula?
Hula engages the hips, arms, and hands in a graceful, gentle manner which reflect the chants and songs they accompany. Costumes add to the meaning of the songs and usually involve a pā’ū skirt or a holokū (Hawaiian formal gown) and flowers strung or woven around the neck and head.
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What is ‘Ori Tahiti?
‘Ori Tahiti is most recognized by fast-shaking hips and powerful movements to the beat of drums also known as ʻōteʻa. Extravagant headdresses or flower crowns and woven hip bands are often worn while performing to showcase the beauty of Tahitian culture and accentuate hip movement.