Workshop Series | Huraiti Mana hosts Teaching Artists

Throughout 2020, Huraiti Mana plans to host 'Ori Tahiti instructors from around the world.

Please note that our workshop series will be placed on hold while we, all together, do our part in slowing the spread of COVID-19. We hope and envision a healthier future for all, soon, and send our sincerest aloha and well wishes to everyone at this time. Māuruuru roa to all the many Ra'atira across the world who are offering free online classes! To partake in these classes, begin by following our Instagram @huraitimana where we share posts and links of the latest upcoming classes! 
Kalei'okalani of Huraiti Mana | July 13, 2020 | 6:00PM PST online

'Ori Tahiti Workshop 
Monday, July 13, 2020 | 6PM PST
​'Ia ora na! I am Kalei'okalani Matsui, Ra'atira a Ha'api'i of Huraiti Mana, our Polynesian Dance Troupe based in Seattle, WA. Leaders in the 'ori community, Leolani Gallardo and Christine Apa from Pupu 'Ori Te Aho Nui (based in California) began Dance Against Discrimination, a movement encouraging dance instructors to host donation-based virtual classes to raise funds for organizations lifting up Black lives. As a survivor myself of sexual violence, a daughter of a strong Black woman, and a mana vahine seeking to create a greater difference in this world for women, I chose an organization empowering Black Women and survivors of sexual assault. My initial search led me to the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, which listed Black Women's Blueprint as a culturally specific resource.

Join Huraiti Mana as we raise funds to support Black Women's Blueprint (BWB), an organization that fights to end sexual violence against Black Women and Girls. BWB's purpose is to take action to secure social, political and economic equality for Every Black Woman in American Society now.

Event: 'Ori Tahiti workshop
Date: Monday, July 13, 2020
Time: 6:00 - 7:30PM PDT

How-to Register Online
  1. Donate directly to Black Women's Blueprint (see below)*
  2. Fill out our online registration form 
  3. Upload a screenshot/photo of your receipt to Black Women's Blueprint (collected anonymously to share how much we've raised in total toward BWB!)

You MUST register by 7/13/20 at 4pm PDT to ensure you receive the zoom info before class! Link in bio! (If you don't have a gmail address, please email us huraitimana@gmail.com)

*To donate to Black Women's Blueprint:
You may also support another activist organization of your choice that is actively fighting racism or a nonprofit that is supporting Black lives

If you have any issues with this form please DM @huraitimana on Instagram.

Remember, you do not have to participate in the dance workshop itself, but we would love to have you participate in raising funds together, for the cause! Also, I will be able to send a link of the class recording so you can participate later!

​E Fa'aitoito!
Master Hirohiti Tematahotoa | Jan. 31 - Feb. 1, 2020
Competition Solo Workshop $65
Friday, January 31, 2020 
6:00PM - 7:30PM 

'Aparima/Mehura Workshop $65
Saturday, February 1, 2020
2:00PM - 4:00PM 

'Ori Tahiti 'Ōte'a Workshop $65
Saturday, February 1, 2020
4:00PM - 6:00PM ​​
Join Huraiti Mana as we proudly welcome for the very first time in Seattle, Master Hirohiti Tematahotoa! Hiro is the Director and choreographer for award-winning Pupu 'Ori (Tahitian Dance Troupe) Hantika and Nunaa E Hau of Tahiti. He is also a renowned judge for the largest Heiva (competitions and celebrations) across the world including Heiva i Tahiti, Heiva i Paris, 'Ori Tahiti Nui Competitions, Hura Tahiti of Southern California, and so much more. Now, he comes to Seattle to share his incredible wealth of ite (knowledge) and creativity. The workshops will be held at the Huraiti Mana dance studio in Seattle's Chinatown-International District and will be open to all who are interested! ​

Register via VENMO to @kalei-matsui 
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