Beginners Foundation Courses
Learn not just how we move, but also why
Beyond in-depth breakdowns of steps and technique for movement, you will develop a connection to the history, language, music, and storytelling of Hula and/ or 'Ori Tahiti.
Re/connect to the self, other dancers, and the world around you.
This course is appropriate for every body shape, fitness level, and dancers of ages 12+. Absolutely no dance experience necessary.
Welcome to the ‘Ohana!
Hawaiian and Tahitian dance for complete beginners
NEXT COURSES:
Foundations of Hula Intensive 1-day course November 2nd 2024
Foundations of ‘Ori Intensive 1-day course November 9th 2024
*These courses tend to get fully booked so sign up soon! No refunds will be given after the cut off date so please ensure you are able to dance with us.
Course Information
Foundations of Hula Saturday November 2nd 10am-4:30pm
Foundations of ‘Ori Saturday November 9th 10am-4:30pm
Course Duration: 1-day Intensive Course
Location: Pepper Street (SE1 0EL) or Zoom
Registration Closes: Oct 30th (Hula) Nov 6th (‘Ori)
Cost: £100 per course or £175 for both
Member Area: Members will access all necessary info via the specified Member Area provided after registration. You will maintain access for two weeks after the course ends.
Extra learning (the fun kind!): Will be listed in the Member Area as preparation for the session.
Free additional practice sessions: Nov 6th and 13th 7-8pm (Hula) and Nov 11th and 18th 7-8pm (‘Ori)
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 feedbackStudies 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.
Instructor
Krysten Resnick
Krysten is the founder and director of LSHO. She has studied with some of the greatest minds of 'Ori Tahiti and Hula, and her cultural and historical knowledge, as well as her uplifting energy never fails to engage and inspire the dancers. She has trained our competition groups, as well as learners of all ages. Her warm and encouraging approach helps each student discover their unique talents.
Testimonials
“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.”