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Want to learn to dance the hula, tahitian dance, swing the Maori Poi balls, play the tahitian drums, play the ukulele? Join us for weekly Meetup sessions in our quest to share the aloha spirit and to perpetuate the Polynesian cultures without the stress of competitions or intense practice schedules. This group is for those who are enthusiastic and want to learn and to share the Aloha Spirit and love the islands and cultures. FREE Meetup group activities on Mondays and Thursdays either at our 420 …
PADDLE AND STRUM EVERY SUNDAY Outrigger Paddling, Hawaiian Music, and Great Fun The Hana Hou Outrigger Canoe Club welcomes everyone who has an interest in the beach, outrigger canoe paddling, hula, ukulele, and all aspects of Hawaiian/Polynesian culture. Our focus is on fun, fitness, and friendship. We offer a safe, unintimidating environment in which all are treated with warmth and respect, no matter what their level of paddling experience or physical ability. It's recreational …
Polynesian Dance is both gracious and exciting! Have you ever been to a luau and watched the lovely hula dancers telling the story of the islands with their hands and hips. Or the Tahitian Dancers dancing enthusiastically to the rhythm of the Tahitian Drums! It's a wonderful experience and now you too can dance beautiful hulas and fast tempo Tahitian. My first studio was in Sacramento in the 80"s and from it grew the Aloha Hawaiian Dancers. Local classes have been with the Parks and Recreation g …
Aloha kakou! I am Leilani and I have a halau in Orange County. I teach and perform hula, and train with Loea Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, also known affectionately as "Uncle Frank". Trish, the former organizer, is my first Polynesian dance teacher from many years ago. She asked me to take over this group several weeks ago, so I am honored to host this group. This group introduces you to dance, musical events, luaus and festivals throughout Southern California. The Message Board will …
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Maori Poi workshop is an extension of the love for the art of fire dance. Maori Poi is the traditional Polynesian dance using two cords with weighted ends. Each hand holds one and, in a circle motion, you interweave and spin them together. It originated in New Zealand as a form of warrior training. Throughout the years it has become more popular as an entertainment, adding glow or fire to enhance the performance. This 5 week series focuses on the beginning moves of Maori Poi Dance, guiding you t …
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