What we'll cover

• An intro to the history, pehe and mele (music), language, and movement of 'Ori Tahiti and/or Hula 'auana

• Base knowledge of fundamental steps

• A short combo/choreography in both styles incorporating the above elements

• Extra study materials for further learning along with
  at-home exercises and one-to-one feedback

  Students will be given at-home studies (<1hr/wk) in order to be prepared for each lesson. Studies are designed to be individual or communal to encourage community spirit while considering the time needs of dancers. 

What you'll achieve 

• A base knowledge of two Polynesian dance styles and insight to the culture behind them.

• Connection to cultures of the past, with a focus on remaining present

• Physical challenge through ancient movement and play

• Renewed confidence through community and connection

• Access to a community of inspiring people that are learning and growing together
  

  This course will prepare you to enter all open drop in classes with confidence. It will give context to the dance and lay the foundation for proper technique and storytelling. It will also introduce you to the teachers, styles and 'ohana of LSHO. 

“The course is taught in a heart centred way and keen to emphasise the cultural, community + spiritual importance of the dances. This is paired with a good variety of info & activities, as well as helpful and well written course materials and resources.”

“The entire experience is fantastic. The classes are very impressive and extremely therapeutic– a welcome way to help me recover from my stressful London lifestyle. Thank you for bringing these great memories to me!”

"I think the price was really good for this class. It was enough to make me not want to miss a session but not too much that I was put off. Thank you to everyone involved for making it happen,
best course I've ever done!"

“I wanted to re/connect to myself, my femininity, feel I had a better understanding of how I define that term. Hadn't expected to actually make friends - which I now realise is also what I was seeking and actually a key component of what 'femininity' means to me: connecting with other women grounds me more in my own womanhood. I left feeling more empowered, which I hadn't expected.”

“I came in wanting to learn more about a culture that I have admired from afar which was definitely achieved. More than this though I wanted to overcome my own insecurities of socialising/working with new people and found the sessions to be confidence boosting and actually really fun. I love that the first session laid out that there was no judgment which really rang true throughout the course.”