Hula and Tahitian Classes

Hula
 
Papa Awapuhi Hula Intro
Ages 7+.  Foundation of the HULA will be emphasized on traditional Hula steps and terminology as well as discipline of body movement and posture. At the completion of this session, students will be eligible to enroll in a Hula class recommended by Auntie Nalua.
 
Papa Pakalana
Must complete Papa Awapuhi Hula Intro
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Papa Ilima
Must complete Papa Awapuhi Hula Intro
 
Papa Kane (Men)
Ages 13+.  Must complete hula workshop.

 

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Papa Likolehua
Must be recommended by Auntie Nalua

 

Tahitian

Mikimiki
Ages 5-6.  Basic ori steps. 
  
Miri (Tamahine I)                                                                    
Ages 7-9 .  Basic ori steps.  Class focues on the OTEA accompanied with the toere and pahu drums and APARIMA accompanied with the Tahitian ukulele and guitar which is best suited for this age group.



​Pitate (Tamahine II)
Ages 10-12 .  Must complete tahitian workshop.  Class focues on the OTEA accompanied with the toere and pahu drums and APARIMA accompanied with the Tahitian ukulele and guitar which is best suited for this age group.

 

​Tiare 1
Ages 13-18.  Must complete tahitian workshop.  Class focues on the OTEA accompanied with the toere and pahu drums which is best suited for this age group.

 

Tiare 2
Ages 13-18.  Must be recommended by instructor.  Class focues on the OTEA accompanied with the toere and pahu drums which is best suited for this age group.

 

​Kahaia
Ages 18+ .  Must complete tahitian workshop.  Class focues on the OTEA accompanied with the toere and pahu drums and APARIMA accompanied with the Tahitian ukulele and guitar which is best suited for this age group.



Aparima
Ages 13+ .  Must complete tahitian workshop.  Class focuses on Traditional and modern "folklore" songs and dances of Tahiti accompanied with the Tahitian ukulele, guitar and drums.

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Tipanie
Must be recommended by instructor.  Class focues on the OTEA accompanied with the toere and pahu drums which is best suited for this age group.

 

​Tamaroa (Boys)
Ages 5-12 - Accepting open enrollment.  Class focues on the OTEA accompanied with the toere and pahu drums and APARIMA accompanied with the Tahitian ukulele and guitar which is best suited for this age group.

 

 

Tane (Men)

Ages 13+.  Accepting open enrollment.  Class focues on the OTEA accompanied with the toere and pahu drums and APARIMA accompanied with the Tahitian ukulele and guitar which is best suited for this age group.

 

 

Drumming and Ukulele

 No classes scheduled at this time.  Accepting open enrollment.

 

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'Ori Workout

Ages 7+.  Must complete tahitian workshop.  This class is designed as a "work out" class with focus on Basic Tahitian dance steps and technique.