Dance is the language of the soul

Register now for the next session May 5-31, 2022

(4 weeks)

Live ONLINE & IN-PERSON Tahitian Dance Classes with Nalini Gauthier of Tahiti Mana 

TUESDAY 5:30pm-6:50pm (HST) - IN-PERSON & Zoom ONLINE (International Class) 

Classes held In-Person and on Zoom, class recordings will be available if you miss class. Open to female dancers of all ages 7+. 

Class size is limited

MIXED LEVEL CLASS for Females ages 7+ yrs

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

THURSDAY 5pm-5:55pm (HST) - IN-PERSON/ZOOM ONLINE

(IN-PERSON CLASS TO BE HELD IN HONOLULU/ONLINE IS OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)

BEGINNER CLASS for women ages 11+YRS (Younger students accepted on a case by case basis)

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) - IN-PERSON/ZOOM ONLINE

(IN-PERSON CLASS TO BE HELD IN HONOLULU. ONLINE IS OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)

INTERMEDIATE CLASS for MALE/FEMALE ages 11+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 (HST) -Beginner Women Drop-In Class. IN-PERSON ONLY

Classes held at Waikiki Community Center. Register in person before class.

$15 for non-members; $9 for WCC BEST Members

Location: 310 Paoakalani Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

SATURDAYS 1-1:55pm Tamariʻi Level 1 (In-Person/Mānoa) Taught by Manarii & Nalini Gauthier

Boys/Girls Ages 4-14 yrs 

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

SATURDAY LEVEL  2 CLASS IS ON BREAK UNTIL JUNE

SATURDAYS 2-3pm Mixed Ages (Female) Level 2 (In-Person/Mānoa) Taught by Manarii & Nalini Gauthier

Women/Girls 7 years +

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.