Learn the art of Tahitian Dance & beauties of Polynesian Culture in the comfort of your own home! We have classes for all levels of dancers, no experience needed.
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Each class will focus on the basic steps/ technique of 'Ori Tahiti. We will begin class with warming up our bodies, a break down of the steps or choreography, and run through exercises to enhance our skills. All classes are recorded live via Zoom and made available to you via a private link with unlimited replays for the duration of the course + 30 extra days.
Read below to find the perfect class for you!
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Click below for a peek into what Zoom class looks like..
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Moana Class- Beginner Level
COURSE DATES: January 6- February 26, 2025
COURSE TIMES: Monday & Wednesday 5-6pm PST (California)
RECORDINGS EXPIRE: March 27, 2025 ​​
CURRICULUM: The Moana class is perfect for dancers with little to no expereince, dancer's coming back after a long break, or those looking for a lower impact based class. We will begin the year learning a beautiful 'Aparima choreography and strengthen our overall technique.
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HOW THIS WORKS: All classes take place live via Zoom.com. Once you sign up, you will be sent a private code to enter the zoom meeting as well as further details to better your experience. Each class is recorded live and made available through a private link. All class recordings, music, and extra details will be available in your class GoogleDoc until December 31, 2024. You may take each class at your own time if you can not make it live.
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WHAT YOU NEED: A phone, laptop, or tablet that can access Zoom.com + a good WIFI connection. If you join live, it is preferred to keep your camera on so your teacher can see you and help give instructions to better your experience. You may wear an athletic top & Pareo(sarong) tied around your hips.​
Pupu Here -Intermediate Advanced
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COURSE DATES: January 7- February 27, 2025
COURSE TIMES: Tuesday & Thursday 4:30pm-5:30pm PST (California)
RECORDINGS EXPIRE: March 27, 2025
CURRICULUM: Pupu Here is perfect for dancers looking to really elevate their skill. This class can be challenging on the body and mind as Kanani encourages you to continoulsy reach new heights in your understanding of 'Ori Tahiti. We will begin the year learning a special 'Aparima choreography and touch on 'Ori Tahiti solo training. All dancers must have a good understanding on their basic steps on order keep up with Pupu Here.
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HOW THIS WORKS: All classes take place live via Zoom.com. Once you sign up, you will be sent a private code to enter the zoom meeting as well as further details to better your experience. Each class is recorded live and made available through a private link. All class recordings, music, and extra details will be available in your class GoogleDoc until December 31, 2024. You may take each class at your own time if you can not make it live.
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WHAT YOU NEED: A phone, laptop, or tablet that can access Zoom.com + a good WIFI connection. If you join live, it is preferred to keep your camera on so your teacher can see you and help give instructions to better your experience. You may wear an athletic top & Pareo(sarong) tied around your hips.​
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join
this class?
What do I wear to class?
​What can I expect with a Zoom Class?
Do I have to be live on Zoom in order to purchase the course?
The short answer is, everyone!! Polynesian dance is a space open to both those native to and lover's of Polynesia. It is important to understand that 'Ori Tahiti is a cultural dance and not just a fitness class. We touch on the basic cultural concepts of Tahitian dance, music, and language.
You will want to wear a lightweight athletic top paired with a rayon or cotton Pareu (sarong tied around the hips). Once signed up, I will provide links to online stores where you can purchase a pareu but you can always go to your nearest fabric store as well.
Being that the classes are live, the video will be in a lower quality. We may also encounter wi-fi and connections issues but I make a point to always make- up for whatever may happen. Please make sure the connection on your end is also strong in order to receive the best live class. For the students live with their camera on, please note you will be seen in the class recordings. If you do not want to be recorded, you may turn your camera off.
No! The best part of online classes is that you can take class at your own convenience. You may catch up with live classes via the recording, This works perfect for those with conflicting schedules or time zones. Class recordings are posted with 24hr of the live class.
Do I need to have my camera on if I join class live on Zoom?
No, you do not. If you join us live, your camera is not required to be on BUT it is such a huge help to me, as your teacher, if you do. I am able to give advice to the students live and help make corrections. If you only take class via the recordings or with your camera off and desire feedback, you can always reach out to me via email or Facebook Messenger and I can help you out!
What do I wear for class?
You will want to wear a lightweight athletic top paired with a rayon or cotton Pareu (sarong tied around the hips). Once signed up, I will provide links to online stores where you can purchase a pareu but you can always go to your nearest fabric store as well.
Important Things To Know
Once you sign up, you will be emailed an invoice + an additional email detailing your class and Zoom information. This email is important in order to get into class as well as receive your Google Doc which will hold your class recordings. If for any reason, you do not receive this email, please check your spam folders. If you still do not see it, please reach out to kananilokelani@gmail.com requesting your document. Double check you have entered the correct email when signing up to avoid any mishaps.
Please keep in mind, you will not be sent an email for every class recording. After every live class, the recording will be uploaded to your Google Doc within 24hr. You may check back to your document to find your recording.