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Aloha Activity Center • 725 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite C101 • Honolulu, HI 96813 • (808) 597-1166
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Tunui’s Royal Polynesian School of Tahitian Dance 
About Us
Prepare to be inspired by the beauty & culture of our islands. Our family is from theTuamotu islands in Tahiti. Our style and teachings are passed down from generations of rich family history. Our world-renowned families, Mariterangi and Tehiva are songwriters, musicians, singers, dancers, teachers and story tellers. Tunui has been teaching Tahitian dance for over 30 years. We teach our students what we consider to be family gems. We are honored to continue our family legacy – to share our music, our love, and our passion for our islands. So join us, as we embark on our trip to Polynesia. Our classes are open to students of all ages and ethnicity. Schedule
Monday’s- 4:30pm – 5:30pm: Introductory Tahitian (Aloha Activity Center)This class will teach basic dance steps and moves for body, arms and hands. It will prepare students to learn dance routines in Tahitian I Class. The pace of instruction will allow for more detailed break down of moves and steps. Monday’s-5:30pm -6:30pm: Tahitian I (Aloha Activity Center)In this class students will learn more basic dance steps and incorporate them as well as the steps learned in Beginning Tahitian into basic dance routines. Recommendations: This class is open to all, although please know that it will be drawing on all the basics learned in Introductory Tahitian. Some experience of basics technique is recommended. Monday’s 6:30pm – 7:30pm: Tahitian II (Aloha Activity Center)This will be a fast-paced advanced placement class geared towards meeting competitive and professional dance standards. Saturday’s 10:00am – 10:45am: Tutoring (Kahala Elementary School)This program is designed for informal and customized small group instruction and allows students to choose what they’d like to work on. Each alaka’i will be available to tutor small groups of students for a 30-45 min session. Students may sign up on a first-come first-serve basis at any Saturday or Monday class the prior week. Tutors will coach groups of 10 - 15 students. Saturday’s 11:00am – 12noon: Tahitian I (Kahala Elementary School Cafeteria) Similar to Monday night Tahitian I Saturday’s 12:00noon – 1:pm Tahitian II (Kahala Elementary School Cafeteria) Similar to Monday nights Tahitian II Costs Registration Fee - $10 Applies to new students only Monthly Tuition - $45 rate for 4 classes per month, due on the first Monday or Saturday of each month Additional Classes - $15 for each additional class taken each month. Dance Card - $50, allows students to take 4 classes in a 6 week period, ideal for those joining mid-month or for students who may not be able to attend all 4 classes during the month. Add on classes for a Dance Card is $20 for each added class. Tutor Session - $5 per class taken, students sign up for this class on a weekly "as needed" basis. Single Class rate - $20 per class You may reach us by email: tunuisroyalpolynesians@yahoo.com
For information about our Keiki program contact Nalani at 227-2205 or email at nalanitiare@hawaii.rr.com or call us at: 737-7659.
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