General Information:

• Located in Sacramento on Marconi Ave (east of Fulton Ave)
• Dancers of all ages and experience levels welcome. 
• Learn the dances of Hawaii, New Zealand, Samoa, and Tahiti.  

 *Scroll down for more information.  You may also email me directly at alohatyra@aol.com

Note: We are currently rehearsing for our 2011 Ho'ike.

Enrollment will begin February 7th.

Mahalo!

Hula:  Students learn ancient and modern forms of Hawaiian dance, basic olelo (language), and gain an apprication for Hawaiian culture. Students learn hulas within their historical context, develop an ear for the Hawaiian language via Hawaiian dance vocabulary and lyric translation, incorporate the use of hula implements(uli ulis, pu'ili sticks, ipu, ili ilis, etc), increase all around fitness level and flexiblity, and share the spirit of aloha with their classmates and instructors.

Ori Tahiti: Students learn  the basics of Tahitian dance, Tahitian dance forms (Aparima, Ahuroa, and Ori Tahiti),  incorporate the use of Tahitian dance impliments such as the i'is, coconut halves, etc, and develop an ear for Tahitian language via dance vocabulary and lyric translation.   

Maori:  Students learn basics of the Maori dance form (New Zealand), learn to master the poi balls and make own set of poi balls to enhance appreciation of the art form,  and gain an understanding and respect for the Maori people of New Zealand.

Students may also take advantage of occasional workshops in adornment, costume, and poi ball making, and participate in field trips and/or our annual Ho'ike dance recital.