Seattle Tahitian & Hula Dance Classes

Registration is OPEN! Register below or please email us at huraitimana@gmail.com for more information.

Classes are back in-person, but we are also keeping some virtual options!

Classes available for ages 5+

'ORI TAHITI & HULA DANCE CLASSES | in Seattle's Rainier Beach

Huraiti Mana. In the Tahitian language, Huraiti means a beloved, spiritual closeness and bond to dance. Mana is a significant word, value, and practice across Polynesian languages in the Pacific. Mana refers to the spiritual power that we all have within us, and which we all give to one another. Together, we will work proudly, learn immensely, and laugh daily in our dance classes! All experience levels are welcome. Find out more details below or register now!

Interested in 'Ori Tahiti and Hula?

We invite everyone of all backgrounds and levels of experience to join the Huraiti Mana fēti'i, our 'ohana. Our dance classes are very welcoming as a place of passionate work, much laughter, and shared stories. We've welcomed those with decades of dance and those without any prior experience, and they have truly enjoyed building this community and succeeding in their individual goals, together. Our classes have routine exercises fit for challenging dancers at all skills levels. For those who have experience with 'Ori Tahiti and Hula, you will find a way to improve techniques, heighten creativity, strengthen your body, and increase engagements with cultural and historical mana'o (knowledge). All of our classes are catered toward huru 'Ōtāne (masculine principle) and huru 'Ōvāhine (feminine principle) traditional styles. All gender identities are a part of our 'ohana.

Enrollment:
We have open enrollment year-round; however, joining at the start of a semester session gives you the best set-up for success! Especially for those particularly new to dance, please consider enrolling at the starting month of each semester (but note our no-class dates due to holidays, group travel, farther below etc.):

Semester 1: January - June
Semester 2: July - December

NEXT OPEN ENROLLMENT
for beginners

JULY 2022

We accept new students year-round, however, we do suggest that beginners consider joining during open enrollment! If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to us at huraitimana@gmail.com.

SCHEDULE* & LOCATION**

Beginning Monday, July 11, 2022
Location: Rainier Beach Community Club 6038 S Pilgrim St, Seattle, WA 98118
Weekly Classes

Every Monday:

5:00-6:00PM Tama (Children 5-11 years old)
- In-person only
- All experience levels
6:00-8:00PM Pa'ari (Adult/Young Adult 12+)
- In-person & live-streamed combined on Band App
- All experience levels

*Schedule Changes: cancelled classes will be listed here

**LIVE Streaming virtual option for adults only
Platform: BAND App

CLASS TYPE & DESCRIPTIONS

Mondays 5:00 - 6:00PM Tama (5-11yrs)

Youth enjoy story-telling, language learning, and cultural lessons of Tahiti and Hawai'i through song, dance, games, and cultural exchange activities!
Youth will be challenged to learn, memorize, and embrace choreography, utilizing all of their basics, strength, stamina, knowledge, and expression
Class builds on itself for completing choreographed numbers and lessons; consistent attendance is expected for the most fulfilling experience

Mondays 6:00 - 8:00PM Pa'ari (adults & young adults 12+)

We welcome all levels of experience and background! This is a great class if you're beginning your journey with 'ori & hula, but will also be a perfect reminder and challenge for those with more experience as well.
You will learn and improve upon your basic forms and create a solid foundation in 'Ori Tahiti & Hula basic steps
You will be challenged to increase your physical strength.
There will be short choreographed combinations to apply our teachings with more movement

Our classes are very welcoming as a place of passionate work, much laughter, and shared stories. Come every Wednesday and give yourself time to learn the basic steps, our practice routine, and the language. E ha'amana ma'atou!

SIGN-UP & PAYMENT

Please fill out a required online registration form, even for drop-ins. Mahalo!

Monthly tuition:

Children $45 - July 2022 onward
- Save $10 per sibling for youth under 12yrs
Adults
- $45 - July 2022
- $55 - Aug 2022 onward
First class for new huraiti, free!
No pro-rated options

Payment types:

Venmo & PayPal accepted

"Culture is about encouragement and empowerment and that is what we hope to share with you at Huraiti Mana."