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Polynesian Dance
All classes include hula, tahitian and maori dance.

Tuesdays
4:45-5:35pm five weeks
September 14-October 12
Beginning keiki class (5-12 yrs old)
Capitola Community Center
4400 Jade Street

5:45-6:40pm six weeks
September 14-October 12
Beginning adult wahine
(13 yrs old and up)
Capitola Community Center
4400 Jade Street

7:00-8:15pm ongoing
Intermediate/advanced adult wahine
(13 yrs old and up)
Music Together Studio
3709 Portola Avenue

Wednesdays
5:00-5:55pm ongoing
Intermediate/Advanced keiki class
(5-12 yrs old)
Music Together Studio
3709 Portola Avenue

6:00-6:55pm ongoing
Beginning/Intermediate adult wahine
(13 yrs old and up)
Music Together Studio
3709 Portola Avenue

Fridays
6:00-7:15pm October 22-November 19
All levels
East Field House Dance Studio
University of California Santa Cruz

All classes require preregistration and are not drop in classes. Please contact Te Hau Nui by phone or email to register or check status of classes.

In this class, olapa (dancers) can expect to further develop their Polynesian dance skills and increase their knowledge and vocabulary. Students learn auana (modern) and kahiko (ancient) hula; aparima (tahitian dance of gestures accompanied by vocals and stringed instruments) and ote'a (dances to tahitian drums); and poi balls and haka (maori dance with singing accompaniment performed by a group). While hawaiian and tahitian dances share similar languages and legends, their instruments and movements are different. Hula combines aesthetic choreography and epic poetry of chants, or mele, that are rooted in hawaiian consciousness. And while hula is a more disciplined form of dance, they both require great skill. The dances of Hawai'i and Tahiti were and are linked to every aspect of life, whether it be themes of natural beauty, homage to the gods, or falling in love.

In joining the class, you become part of the wonderful Te Hau Nui Polynesian Dance Company ohana. Te Hau Nui means "forever peaceful" in tahitian. In our halau (literally meaning a hall consecrated to the hula) or dance troupe, we share the meaning of ALOHA with one another.

A kahai to be kind
L okahi to be inclusive
O lu'olu to be agreeable
H a'aha'a to be humble
A honui to be patient