Hula Halau O Nalua ~ 'Ote'a 'Api
School of Polynesian Dance
Est. 1976
Hula and Tahitian Classes
Hula
Papa Pikake
Ages 7+. Foundation of the HULA will be emphasized on traditional Hula steps and terminology as well as discipline of body movement and posture. At the completion of this session, students will be eligible to enroll in a Hula class recommended by Auntie Nalua.
Papa Pakalana
Must complete Hula Intro
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Papa Ilima
Must complete Hula Intro
Papa Kane (Men)
Ages 13+. Must complete hula workshop.
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Papa Likolehua
Must be recommended by Auntie Nalua
Tahitian
Mikimiki
Tamahine / girls Ages 5-6. Basic ori steps.
Miri
Tamahine / girls Ages 7-9 . Basic ori steps. Class focuses on the OTEA accompanied with the toere and pahu drums and APARIMA accompanied with the Tahitian ukulele and guitar which is best suited for this age group.

​Pitate
Tamahine / girls Ages 10-12 . Must complete tahitian workshop. Class focues on the OTEA accompanied with the toere and pahu drums and APARIMA accompanied with the Tahitian ukulele and guitar which is best suited for this age group.
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​Tiare 1
Ages 13-18. Must complete tahitian workshop. Class focuses on the OTEA accompanied with the toere and pahu drums which is best suited for this age group.
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​Kahaia
Ages 18+ . Must complete tahitian workshop. Class focuses on the OTEA accompanied with the toere and pahu drums and APARIMA accompanied with the Tahitian ukulele and guitar which is best suited for this age group.

Aparima
Ages 18+ . Must complete tahitian workshop. Class focuses on Traditional and modern "folklore" songs and dances of Tahiti accompanied with the Tahitian ukulele, guitar and drums.
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Tipanie
Must be recommended by instructor. Class focuses on the OTEA accompanied with the toere and pahu drums which is best suited for this age group.
​Tamaroa (Boys)
Ages 5-12 - Accepting open enrollment. Class focuses on the OTEA accompanied with the toere and pahu drums and APARIMA accompanied with the Tahitian ukulele and guitar which is best suited for this age group.
Tane (Men)
Ages 13+. Accepting open enrollment. Class focuses on the OTEA accompanied with the toere and pahu drums and APARIMA accompanied with the Tahitian ukulele and guitar which is best suited for this age group.
Drumming and Ukulele
No classes scheduled at this time. Accepting open enrollment.
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'Ori Workout
Ages 7+. Must complete tahitian workshop. This class is designed as a "work out" class with focus on Basic Tahitian dance steps and technique.