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Class Description and Cost

Class	Days Per Week	Minutes Per Class	Age	Cost
Island Style Creative Dance I	1	45	5-7	$28
Island Style Creative Dance II	1	60	6-8	$28
Pre-Combo	1	60	8+	$28
Beginning Combo I Level 1 or 2	1	60	8+	$28
Beginning Combo II Level 1 or 2	1	60	8+	$28
Intermediate Combo I Level 1 or 2	1	90	10+	$35
Intermediate Combo II Level 1 or 2	1	90	12+	$35
Advanced Combo  Level 1 or 2	1	120	14+	$42
Adult Combo	1	90	18+	$35
Level 1 Tahitian	1	30	6+	$10 as second class
Level 2 Tahitian	1	60	Any	$28
Level 3 Tahitian	1	60	Any	$28
Promo Team Class	1	60	Any	$20

Note: if you take a second class the price for the second class is $16 a month. Family Rate: First child – full rate, second child – $4 off, three or more – $5 off

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Level 3 Tahitian

The cultural dance of Tahiti is very aerobic and exciting.  This class is highly advanced in nature and designed to give the dancers the opportunity to learn a variety of Tahitian dance steps.  This class will build upon basic to more advanced technique.  Training is both challenging and demanding.  Focus is in perfection of technique, timing, precision and execution of technique and dance.  Dancers should be proficient with basic Tahitian before enrolling in this class.  This class is mean to for SERIOUS dancers only.

Level 2 Tahitian

The cultural dance of Tahiti is very aerobic.  This class is advanced in nature and designed to give the dancers the opportunity to learn a variety of Tahitian dance steps.  This class will build upon basic technique.  Training is both challenging and demanding.  Focus is on perfection of technique, timing, precision and execution of technique.  Dancers should be proficient with basic Tahitian before enrolling in the is class.  This is a technique only class.  This class is meant for SERIOUS dancers only.

Level 1 Tahitian

The cultural dance of Tahiti is very aerobic.  This class will focus on basic technique.  Training is both challenging and demanding.  Focus is on perfection of technique, timing, precision and execution of technique.  This is a technique only class.

Performing Team

Being on a performing team means team membership. Because we dance as a team, we depend on everyone to help make it be successful. Thinking like a team player will make your experience more enjoyable for you and for those around you. If someone lets us down, it hurts the whole team. Not only is good dancing important, but we also feel that being a good team member includes supporting the team. Dancers are expected to work hard at every practice, attend consistently, be punctual, dedicated, responsible, positive, and have great work ethics in order to achieve individual and team goals. Often our performing teams are asked to participate in various community events throughout the year. Full participation in each event is expected of each member. Team members are required to “try your best” to be at all performances. Show Group A will have a maximum of two shows a month. Show Group B will have a maximum of one show every other month. Performing Team is recommended for serious dancers only.

Adult Combo

This class is offered for adults who are interested in learning and/or improving upon Polynesian dance skills, while also getting an excellent aerobic workout. All implements will be taught in this class. Implements are required at each class.

Advanced Combo

This class is highly advanced in nature and designed to build upon the techniques learned in Intermediate Combo II. Training is both challenging and demanding. Focus is on perfection of technique, timing, precision and execution of technique and dance. In this class, the dancers are required to choreograph one Kahiko (ancient) hula. Dancers will then have the opportunity to teach their dance to the dancers in this class. The dancers are expected to show the type of respect for hula that comes with the knowledge. It is expected that the dancers be responsible and work hard. The dancers in this class will assist in all areas of preparation required to put on our yearly recital. This class is recommended for serious dancers only.

Intermediate Combo II

This class will build upon the techniques learned in Intermediate Combo I. Adding to the implement skills, Kala`au and Ipu will be introduced. Dancers are taught choreography skills and basic teaching technique. Dancers are required to choreograph one Auana (modern) hula. The dancers are also required to teach their choreographed dances to a class assigned to them, the dancers are expected to be responsible and work hard in this class. They will assist in all areas of preparation required to put on our yearly recital. This class is recommended for serious dancers only.

Intermediate Combo I

This class will build upon the techniques learned in Beginning Combo II. Focus will be placed on variations of the basics and perfecting skills previously learned. Uli-uli’s (feathered gourds) will be introduced. Dancers are also taught pre-choreographed skills and will be required to choreograph one Tahitian routine. At this level, dancers are encouraged to learn quickly and stay on task. Class attire and all implements required at each class. Boys will work on basic “Samoan slap dance” motions.

Beginning Combo II

This class will build upon the techniques learned in Beginning Combo I. Adding to the dancer’s implement skills; Ili-Ili’s (rocks) will be introduced. Class attire and all implements required at each class.

Beginning Combo I

Dancers should be proficient at Pre-combo skills before enrolling on Beginning Combo I. This class will build upon the techniques learned in Pre-combo adding more advanced basics (technique). Boys will be introduced to more advanced spinning used in the “Samoan knife dance”. Class attire and all implements required at each class.

Pre-Combo

This class is an excellent foundation for anyone who is interested in Polynesian dance. Dancers will learn beginning Maori, Hawaiian and Tahitian basics including simple hand movements and what they mean, short and long poi balls, pu-ili (split bamboo sticks) and Maori “ti ti toria” sticks. Boys will work on basic Haka technique and spinning used in the Samoan knife dance”. Dancers will also learn basic choreographed routines. Class attire and implements required at each class.

Island Style Creative Dance II

This class combines Creative Dance I skills with more exposure to Maori, Hawaiian and Tahitian dance techniques. Including short and long poi balls and Maori “ti ti toria” sticks. Some focus is placed on rhythm, tempo, and space. Class attire and implements required at each class. Boys will work on basic Haka technique and spinning used in the “Samoan knife dance”.

Summer Class Schedule

Recital

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