A Polynesian dance community in the heart of London

CULTURE, CLASSES, COMMUNITY


We at London School of Hula and ‘Ori (LSHO) aim to bring authentic traditional and contemporary Polynesian dance and culture to London and the UK. With Classes, Workshops, Guest Teachers, and Performances focused on Hula ‘auana and 'Ori Tahiti, we are breaking down the idea of the fancy dress Dashboard Hula Doll. We provide a more in-depth and encompassing understanding of Polynesian dance movements, as well as history and culture, in order to help mould highly impressive dancers and storytellers, as well as an engaged community.

We hold regular classes and workshops, have showcases, engage in many community events, and perform often throughout London and beyond.

All are welcome to come learn and dance with us in any capacity- no experience necessary. Here at LSHO we are more than just a dance class, we are 'ohana (family).  

LEARN WITH US: To learn more about learning opportunities and our approach, CLICK HERE

BOOK A SHOW: If you are interested in booking our Entertainment show, CLICK HERE

Get in Touch with any questions.

****We offer discounted and low income rates. Please get in touch if you would like to learn to dance.****

. . ❇️✴️ DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER✴️❇️. . . 4 more days until the next Hula Auana Workshops! Join us for basics, then use what you learn in a choreography to a great mele! Saturday, 17 August Apiary Studios - 458 Hackney Road, E2 9EG Workshop 1: Hula Auana Basics 11am-1pm Workshop 2: Hula Auana Choregraphy 1.30pm-3.30pm £35ea or £60 for both Only a couple spots left! *LINK TO REGISTER IN BIO*
Hauʻoli lā hānau to someone who makes this world just that much better, who brightens not just any room she enters, but the whole 10-mile radius (more like 1000-mile radius) around her, whose brain is full of amazing and wonderful ideas, whose heart never stops growing as her love for everyone and everything is endless, and whose hard work and care for LSHO is the reason we are where we are and we’re going where we’re going!. . LSHO would be nothing without Krysten, so please join us in celebrating the queen herself!. . Happy Birthday Krysten!!!! We love you! #lsho #happybirthday #hauolilahanau #londonhulaori #londonschoolofhulaandori #london
🔥LAST MINUTE WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT🔥 LSHO is so excited to announce a special workshop opportunity with International Taonga Puoro Artist and Practitioner - Jerome Kavanagh! @puorojerome Jerome has offered to share his knowledge and experience with us in a one-time workshop here in London! Join us to learn about Maori culture, history, and of course music. This is an open workshop to anyone interested, dancers and non-dancers, so please do join us! When: Sunday, 4 August Time: 12 pm Where: London Location Cost: £20 If interested, please DM or email us (alohaLSHO@gmail.com) and we’ll share further details (exact location) with you. We’re insanely excited for this exchange of cultures and the opportunity to grow and learn as a community. We hope you can all join us! Mahalo, mauruuru, Kia ora!
Is it dancing if you don’t know why you’re dancing or what you’re dancing for? Our ra’atira always makes sure that before a dancer is ready to take the stage and share with others, they know the mele or tumu parau. . As storytellers, it’s up to us to make sure we understand and embody the stories and emotions. @krysres is always showing us how it’s done - just look at that face! 😍. . . #wahinewednesday #londonhulaori #londonschoolofhulaandori #lsho #london #unitedkingdom #londonlife #tahitian #oritahiti #tahitiandance #tahiti #otea #aparima #hula #huladancing #hawaii #polynesiandance #polynesiandancing #poly #storyteller #mele #dance #performance
Community. . This past weekend, our girls had the opportunity to share their love of dance with the community at the annual Mint Street Music Festival! The audience was so warm and welcoming, and the sun was out to play!. . Baby Leo even made his stage debut at 100 Days old! 😍👶🏻. . Thank you @mintstreetmusicfestival for such a lovely event and for welcoming us to share with you all!. . #londonhulaori #londonschoolofhulaandori #lsho #london #unitedkingdom #londonlife #polynesiandance #polynesiandancing #poly #tahitian #oritahiti #tahitiandance #tahiti #otea #aparima #hula #huladancing #hawaii #community #ohana
London School of Hula and ‘Ori x Lokelani’s Looks x Sisterhood of the Traveling Pareo. . It’s luau season, which means a lot of fun memories and performances with the LSHO ‘ohana! Here are some of our showgirls ready to greet guests at a private Luau party this past weekend, fully decked out in @lokelanilooks from the amazing Kathy Asuega of @lokelanisroti. Mahalo Aunty for the gorgeous looks!. . . #londonschoolofhulaandori #londonhulaori #luau #giglife #london #unitedkingdom #tahiti #hawaii #lokelanislooks #hula #oritahiti #dansetahitienne
DON’T FORGET - NEW CLASS STARTS THIS SATURDAY! 🎉🎉🎉. . Conditioning and Technique Class. Saturdays, 11am-12pm. Pineapple Dance Studios in Covent Garden. £4 entry to studio, £8 for class. . . We’ll be working on technique of both Hula and ‘ori, and really push ourselves to master our movements and skills. . . See you there!!! 🤙🏽. . . . #londonschoolofhulaandori #londonhulaori #tahitiandance #hula #hawaii #tahiti #london #pineappledancestudios #technique #conditioning #endurance #oritahiti #dansetahitienne #LSHO
We know so many of your friends have been wondering about what you do, so why not bring them to a class and show them?! 👯‍♀️. . Starting tonight, bring a friend for their first time with LSHO and you get £5 off your next class!. . DM for more info or any questions!
By popular demand, our new BEGINNER FOUNDATION COURSE has been added to the schedule!. . For complete beginners, or those with a bit of experience that just want to brush up and gain more knowledge and strengthen their foundation. . This exciting and supportive course covers the culture, history, music, language, and of course movement of ‘Ori Tahiti and Hawaiian Hula. These classes stretch beyond drills and teach you the proper foundations to becoming a storyteller though Polynesian dance. Expect to connect not only to your body, but to discover something deeper within yourself and your femininity. . Work up a sweat while learning the basic techniques, posturing, gestures, and hip movements. . INFO:. Aug 31st and Sept 1st. Saturday and Sunday. £155 . Apiary Studios @apiarystudios . 458 Hackney Rd, London E2 9EG. . Pareo (sarong) and costume materials are provided. Please wear a comfortable top and note that we dance barefoot. . Spaces will be limited on a first come, first served basis. . . REGISTRATION AND INFO: https://lsho.co.uk/courses/
🌺Hula Auana Workshops🌺. Sign up fast before spots fill up!. . . This day sees two workshops in a series - try one, or register for both for deeper understanding and application (and discounts!). . . Mind+Body (11am-1pm). Start by learning about the history of the dance and developing and understanding of the rhythm and movement. You will then learn isolations, basic steps and transitions, along with the language attached to these movements. . . Storytelling (1.30pm-3.30pm). In this workshop, you will be given a Hawaiian Mele and its translations. We will work through its poetry and deeper meaning. You will apply the steps learned in ‘Mind+Body’ and learn arm movements in order to put meaning to your dance. . . Date: 17 August 2019 Time: 11-1pm, 1.30-3.30pm. Location: Apiary Studios, 458 Hackney Rd, E2 9EG. Price: £35ea or £60 for both. . . ***If you'd like to register for one workshop only, please visit www.lsho.co.uk/workshops (Link in Bio!) Get in touch for any questions!
✨LSHO Giveaway✨. . Are you signed up to our mailing list? It’s the best way to stay up-to-date on everything LSHO!. . If not, don’t worry - there’s still time! DM us with your email to be added to the mailing list, and you’ll also be entered to win a free class on us!. . You have 24 hours...GO! 🥳
There’s strength in femininity. . Māuruuru roa e merci beaucoup @isadupredancepics for the amazing photos! Can’t wait for more!. . . Posted @withrepost • @isadupredancepics La très belle et gracieuse compagnie @londonhulaori London School of Hula and 'Ori dans leur Otea. Copyright : Isabelle Dupré / Kearena Appareil photo : @nikonfr @nikoneurope Organisation : @heivaiparis #kearena #oritahiticompetition #polynesiandanceshow #polynesie #oritahiti🌺 #dansepolynesienne #oritahitidancer #polynesiandancers #heiva #polynesiandancer #oritahititeora #heivaiparis #polynesiandancetroupe #dansepolynésienne #polynesiandances #polynesiefrancaise #polynesien #heivape #oritahiti #polynesiandance #oritahitichallenge #dansepolynesiennes #polynésie #polynésiefrançaise #hip2019 #dance #dancer #frenchpolynesia #dancing #otea
Sliding into the weekend like...🌺. . Happy Aloha Friday everyone! Keep the sunshine and the smiles up (like our ra’atira @krysres always does!), even if this London weather isn’t. Love and Aloha from LSHO! 🤙🏽😘🌺. . 📸: @lakikane . . . #alohafriday #londonschoolofhulaandori #londonhulaori #LSHO #lakikane #hula #raatira #oritahiti #dansepolynesienne
You must be wondering what all of these posts about ✨The Vahine✨ are about. . Our sister @camille.mygiang is launching a film project called @Vahine_Film. . We have been proudly following the project since its inception and are so happy to see it launched into the world. . This short-film is the kind of story that empowers not only dancers but also all storytellers and performers. The film puts ‘Ori tahiti at the center of a cinematic intrigue that portrays Tahitian Dance from a different eye and promotes the very essence of the mana we carry inside our hearts. This mana transcends ‘Ori Tahiti to all Polynesian cultures, as we all carry it within us. . Polynesian art-forms deserve a greater spread on the big screen. This is a project for every one of us out there. . Camille needs our help. She needs the help of every dancer and storyteller out there to make this dancing tale come to life. . Let’s tell our stories together. Join the dance! Donate to her campaign @vahine_film. Only 19 more days to go.