Dance is the language of the soul
Welcome to Tahiti Mana Tahitian Dance School
ʻOri Tahiti in Honolulu and Worldwide
ʻOri Tahiti in Honolulu and Worldwide
ʻOri Tahiti in Honolulu and Worldwide
We offer Tahitian Dance Classes for all ages and experience levels with IN-PERSON and ONLINE options.
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ʻOri Tahiti in Honolulu and Worldwide
ʻOri Tahiti in Honolulu and Worldwide
If you cannot make the in-person classes, our Live Class Replays are available to access at any time
Maeva! We welcome you!
Registration for LIVE classes will be in our Student Portal
Our ONLINE Studio is open for students to join at anytime.
Online options include both pre-recorded lessons and Live classes.
Click here for ONLINE Class Info
LIVE CLASSES
Class Info
Live IN-PERSON & ONLINE Tahitian Dance Classes in Honolulu & Kane’ohe
TUESDAYS 4:30-5:25pm - Tamariʻi Level 1 (In-Person)
Location: 3737 Mānoa Rd, Honolulu 96822
Boys/Girls Ages 3-12 yrs
No experience required
Classes will cover:
- Basic Technique
- Conditioning/Strengthening
- Cultural Topics
- Reo Tahiti (Tahitian Language)
- ʻŌteʻa & ʻAparima Choreography
- Drum Beat (Pehe) Combinations
- Improvisation
- Elevating our Body/Mind/Spirit/Community
TUESDAY 5:30pm-6:35pm (HST) - ‘ORI BASICS CLASS
Location: 3737 Mānoa Rd, Honolulu 96822
IN-PERSON & Zoom ONLINE (Open Internationally) Class recordings will be available if you miss class.
Females ages 13+ yrs (Younger students accepted on a case by case basis)
No experience required
Classes will cover:
- Basic Technique
- Conditioning/Strengthening
- Drum Beat (Pehe) Combinations
- Elevating our Body/Mind/Spirit/Community
THURSDAY 5pm-5:55pm (HST) - BEGINNER CLASS (Level 1)
Location: Honolulu
IN-PERSON & Zoom ONLINE (Open Internationally) Class recordings will be available if you miss class.
Females ages 13+ yrs (Younger students accepted on a case by case basis)
No experience required
Classes will cover:
- Basic Technique
- Conditioning/Strengthening
- Cultural Topics
- Reo Tahiti (Tahitian Language)
- ʻŌteʻa & ʻAparima Choreography
- Drum Beat (Pehe) Combinations
- Elevating our Body/Mind/Spirit/Community
THURSDAY 6:05pm-7:20pm (HST) - INTERMEDIATE CLASS (Co-ed)
Location: Honolulu
IN-PERSON & Zoom ONLINE (Open Internationally) Class recordings will be available if you miss class.
MALE/FEMALE ages 13+ yrs (Younger students accepted on a case by case basis) Experience required. Please note that this class is ongoing and you will encounter previously learned choreography along with the new choreography.
Classes will cover:
- Basic Technique
- Conditioning/Strengthening
- Cultural Topics
- Reo Tahiti (Tahitian Language)
- ʻŌteʻa & ʻAparima Choreography
- Drum Beat (Pehe) Combinations
- Improvisation
- Elevating our Body/Mind/Spirit/Community
FRIDAY 12pm-1pm -Beginner Women
Location: Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
(free parking in Paoakalani Ave entrance lot, see office for parking pass)
Drop-In Class. IN-PERSON ONLY Classes held at Waikiki Community Center.
Register in person on-site before class. $12 per class. You can also register on their site ahead of time online HERE
SUNDAY 5pm-6pm (HST) - Level 2 Women
Location: 46-208 Kahuhipa St., Kaneohe (Capoeira Besouro Academy)
IN-PERSON - Drop-ins welcome $15 per class
FEMALE ages 13+YRS (Younger students accepted on a case by case basis) Experience recommended.
Classes will cover:
- Basic Technique
- Conditioning/Strengthening
- Cultural Topics
- Reo Tahiti (Tahitian Language)
- ʻŌteʻa & ʻAparima Choreography
- Drum Beat (Pehe) Combinations
- Improvisation
- Elevating our Body/Mind/Spirit/Community
*** Please note that we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who is disrespectful or disruptive to students, musicians, instructors, or admin.