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

costume patterns

Island Style Creative Dance I

This class focuses on natural movement and gross motor skills while gaining an understanding of some of the basics of Polynesian dance including long poi balls and Maori “ti ti toria” sticks. Dancers are introduced to simple hand movements and their meanings. Some fundamental techniques are taught, but children are encouraged to express their own creativity through movement. Class attire and implements required at each class. Boys will be introduced to basic Haka technique and spinning used in the “Samoan knife dance”.