Welcome to the Foundation Course,
Welcome to the 'ohana!

Welcome to the Beginner Foundation Course!
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When and Where
Saturday 22nd February 10am-4:30pm
Pepper Street, SE1 0EL

Join via Zoom
Password: Manuia

What to wear:
Anything comfortable to move in— No jeans or stiff trousers please.
What to bring:
Please bring a pareo or sarong, or a 1mtr piece of non-see-through fabric if you are able. Please have water and a notebook to hand. Bring any questions/thoughts/concerns/ideas about the preparation assignments.

As part of this course, you can join us for two additional, complimentary ‘Ori classes! Join us in studio or online on Mondays from 6-7pm.

Before we get started…

Check out the videos below in order to gain an initial understanding in which dances belong to Hawaiian Hula, and which belong to the Tahitian ‘Ori as many people confuse the two.
In this course, you will be studying the Tahitian ‘Ori!

Hawaiian Hula

Tahitian 'Ori

There are two main styles within 'Ori Tahiti. The 'ōte'a and the ‘aparima. Many people are more familiar with the 'ōte'a, conjuring images of women with coconuts and long grass skirts, shaking their hips rather impressively. While this is the case sometimes, you will learn that it goes so much deeper than that!
In this course we will focusing on the 'ōte'a.

'Ori Tahiti: 'aparima

'Ori Tahiti: 'Ōte'a

Check out London School of Hula and 'Ori’s award-winning 'ōte'a and 'aparima above!

Read The Foundations

Ōrero

List of Steps

Pehe

Preparation

  1. Read through the list of steps paying attention to your pronunciation.

  2. Make sure you’ve watched the videos and read the docs above.

Post Session Practice (Wk 1 + 2)

  • 30mins Daily Movement Practice: 15mins warmup and stretch. Do the Hitoto choreo all the way through the pehe.
    *Remember: Start from the ground up. Plant your roots and grow up towards the sun. Don’t arch or squeeze the hips. Shoulders pulled back and down. Exhale and keep your core engaged, but loose. Breathe from your belly button.

  • 1hr Weekly Culutre Practice:
    Wk 1: Research the term Mana. Do a free write about what you learned, or follow the prompts below.
    What does this word mean in the context of your life? What would you like it to mean in the context of your life? Do those things align? How can you ensure these things align more?
    Wk 2: Research the dieties Oro and Hina and read their stories.

 

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