This class is a combination class of Hula and ‘Ori Tahiti introducing basic technical skills, identifying musical beats, language, and cultural knowledge through physical motion, games, and coloring projects while promoting a fun and safe environment where students develop individual skills, teamwork and friendship to build confidence and self-esteem.

This is a combination class of Hula and ‘Ori Tahiti. This class promotes a fun and safe environment where dancers develop individual skills, teamwork and friendship while building confidence, self-esteem and sense of belonging in addition to building collaboration skills and choreography creation. 

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In this class, dancers learn the basic steps and terminology for both Hula and 'Ori dance. It is an introductory class that focuses exclusively on technique (no choreography) using drills for beginner dancers who would like to join the level 1 Teen/Adult class. This class is the entry point for new dancers to Hōkūleʻa.

In this class, dancers will learn the basics or further their knowledge of Hula and ‘Ori, language, and cultural knowledge of Hawai'i and Tahiti. They will also have the opportunity to learn other dance styles from other island nations across Polynesia. The curriculum encourages good physical conditioning, strength, stamina, and endurance. ​​​

This is a combination class of Hula and ‘Ori Tahiti. In this class, the dancers will learn the basics or further their knowledge of Hawaiian Hula and ‘Ori Tahiti, as well as the language and cultural knowledge of Hawaiʻi and Tahiti. This class participates in the annual theater production, however, performing is not mandatory.

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