London School of Hula & ‘Ori
Hawaiian Hula and 'Ori Tahiti lessons, performances, and ‘ohana
Hula and ‘Ori are great dance styles for all fitness levels, ages, genders, and abilities. Have fun, build confidence and feel empowered through ancient movement. Engage your mind, body, and soul and deepen your connection to the self, other dancers, and the world around you.
Timetable
*All sessions are available in-studio and via Zoom. Memberships also give you access to recordings.
Monday
6-7pm Beginner Course (sign-up required)
7-8.30pm All levels Choreo Class
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Wednesday
7-8.30pm Intermediate+ Hula Studies
8.30-9.15pm Team Training
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Saturday
10-11am Basics Class
*Online only (via Zoom or recordings)
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About LSHO
The award-winning London School of Hula and 'Ori (LSHO) is a team of established teachers dedicated to perpetuating traditional Polynesian dance and wellness practices of Hula (Hawaiian Dance) and ‘Ori Tahiti (Tahitian Dance) through community and movement. While challenging the UK’s relationship with the fancy dress dashboard Hula doll, we aim to provide a more in-depth and all-encompassing understanding of Polynesian dance movements and culture. By making these dance styles accessible in the UK and across the globe, we have built a group of culturally knowledgeable and technically skilled dancers, and an active and supportive 'Ohana (community). We believe that dance holds a valuable place in nurturing and healing the self, each other, and our earth.
We hold regular courses, classes, and workshops, present showcases and exhibitions, engage in many community and social events, take group trips to the islands, and perform and compete internationally.
Anyone and everyone is welcome to join!
Membership
Sign up to a month of classes and get 15% off, plus access to the catalog of class recordings.
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Courses (live or via recording)
Beginner to Advanced. The BFC is the best place to get started or join our specilaised courses.
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DFA
We believe that dance should be available to all. Sliding scale rates are always available.
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Weekly Classes
Drop into one of our classes either in-studio or online. Mondays for choreo, Saturdays for Basics.
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How to get started
The Foundation Course and Memberships are our recommended routes to getting started.
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Foundation Course
Learn the fundamental steps of Hula and 'Ori Tahiti, as well as cultural context and grounding with an intro to history, music, language, and storytelling.
Highly recommended
Memberships
Book classes by the month and receive a 15% discount as well as access to the entire catalog of recorded class sessions. Plus get 20% off one 1-1 sessions and other great perks.
Great if you want to commit
The Dances
People often confuse Hula and 'Ori Tahiti, or think that all styles fall under Hula. However, they come from different Polynesian islands and have their very own unique identities. There are different styles within Hula and 'Ori Tahiti and, at LSHO, you will learn the differences and how to perform them.
Hula and ‘Ori Tahiti both offer very different experiences and, while most of our dancers love dancing both, you can read more about the dances to see if you might have a preference.
Hawaiian Hula
Grace and discipline. Hula is dramatic and emotive and requires a great deal of strength and control. It can be a more slow paced and a relaxed atmosphere, providing a deeply intense and soulful workout.
'Ori Tahiti
Stamina and sensuality. 'Ori Tahiti is punchy and spirited and the organic movements vary from sharp to fluid. It is often a high-energy atmosphere, providing a sweaty and exciting workout.
International Shows and Competition
LSHO participates in international competition in order to learn from and share with other groups from around the world, and have done several group trips to Tahiti with more plans on the horizon. In 2019 we won 1st place Mehura and 3rd Place 'Ōte’a at Heiva i Paris as well as 3rd Place Mehura (Professional) at 'Ori Tahiti Nui Competition in Tahiti.
