In an enjoyable environment, you can learn the wonderful art of Tahitian dance along with all the other pacific islands.   You will find a very family-oriented relax atmosphere but yet, a setting that seriously focuses on learning this dance form in the most ethnic way.  The descriptions below will give you an idea how our program progresses, also refer to our class schedule.

Beginning

Learning the fundamentals of good body form and the basics of tahitian dance.  

Emphasis is also placed on timing and developing stamina and endurance -

elements important to the dance form.  Culture and language is also introduced.

Intermediate

A continuation of developing a good dancing form of the elements given in the beginning sessions.  At this level, the different styles and types of tahitian dance are also taught.   More in-depth look at the culture and its language - as aspects of singing and performing are also highlighted.

Advance/

At teacher’s recommendation - this level is geared for those that have developed and can demonstrate proficiency in the basics and style of tahitian, along with stamina and endurance.   Other attributes of flexibility to adjust in different environs, showmanship, able to express the dance and oneself is also important factors for this level.

Though titled “solo conditioning” does not necessarily mean you have to enter solo competitions, but it highlights the elements of focusing, improving your dance form, endurance and individual styling that are factors in a solo competition.

This is the much softer elegant Tahitian dance form, very similar to the “hawaiian hula.”   The dancing is softer in form and the music is to slower legendary ballads of the islands.

Learn the music and percussion (drumming) of Tahiti.  You will learn the types of different instruments used, the fundamental basics, and its orchestration.   Drums are provided.   Music of all the pacific islands is highlighted depending on the event that Te Mana O Te Ra may be preparing for.