RULES: Please be mindful that dancers/drummers will be enrolling for an entire semester (2 sessions) course with a commitment to perform at the ART FESTIVAL in April and our End of Year Performance in May. If you decide to join Te Fano O Te Ra STG you will need to pay between the 15th and 25th of every month for the following month but if you choose not to continue, you will still be charged for the remaining weeks.
Session 1 - January 4 - March 10
Spring Break - March 13 - 17
Session 2 - March 21 - May 27
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Studio Location!
293 E Telegraph St
Suite 205
Washington, UT 84780
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MOANA (OCEAN) Class - Designated for ages 3 - 4 years old. This class is designated for our pre-school level class for children. Dancers learn the foundation of Polynesian dance through movement, dance vocabulary & song. Time: 45 mins/week
FETI'A (STAR) Class– This class is designed for children ages 5 - 9 emphasizing Tahitian, Hawaii, and Maori techniques. Students will learn traditional songs and drum beats while building self-confidence, coordination, flexibility, and strength. Time: 50 mins/week
MARAMA (MOON) Class - This class is designated for dancers ages 10 - 14 years old emphasizing Tahitian, Hawaiian, Samoan & Maori techniques. Students will learn traditional songs and drums beats while building self-confidence, coordination, flexibility, and strength. Time: 50 mins/week
TAMAROA (BOYS) Class - This class is designated for dancers ages 6 - 12 years old emphasizing Tahitian, Hawaiian, Samoan & Maori techniques. Students will learn traditional songs and drums beats while building self-confidence, coordination, flexibility, and strength. Required: Black Shorts
MAHANA (SUN) Class – This class is designed for dancers ages 15+ of all levels as well as those interested in a medium-paced exercise class. Dancers will focus on creative movement and technique, language, and songs. Perfect for dancers who want to stay in shape and sweat! Time: 90 mins/week
POERAVA (BLACK PEARL) – Auditions are required for Black Pearl. This class is designed for Intermediate or Advanced dancers only. BY INVITATION. Dancers are required to purchase costumes for this class.
MANDATORY PRACTICE ATTIRE: Ladies: black sports bra/top & black pareu/sarong is required for class participation. Men: Black shorts Time: 2 + hrs a week.
Drumming Class - D1 for New Drummers. D2 for Returning Drummers. Class sizes are limited. No more than 6 drummers per class/per semester. Drummers will learn rhythm, timing, the names for each Tahitian beat. Drummers will rotate between the toere, tari parau, faatete and pahu rima. Must be committed to the entire semester.
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*****All new dancers; ages 15 and older, will need to start in the Mahana class before joining our Black Pearl Class. I will let dancers know when they can transition up.
*Returning teen/adult dancers who have taken a semester off will need to start in the Mahana class unless approved by me to transition up*****
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All tuition will need to be paid between the 15th and the 25th of every month for the next month. (example: January fees are due by December 26). If the payment due date lands on a holiday, the tuition is due by the following day. Tuition fees can be paid via Credit Card, Debit Card, Cash or online. No Checks. Any fees received after the 25th of the month; for the following month, will result in a $15 late fee per dancer. If you choose not to continue, you will still be charged for the remaining weeks. I will send out a Venmo request for payment.
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Payment Calendar:
12/26/22 - January Tuition Due
1/25/2023 - February Tuition Due
2/25/2023 - March Tuition Due
3/25/2023 - April Tuition Due
4/25/2023 - May Tuition Due
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FYI:
Additional classes - if you enroll in the Black Pearl class and want to take drumming or the Mahana class, it will be an additional $8 for each class rather than the full tuition.
Family Rate - if you have 5 or more members of your family enrolled in a semester, please contact me. Family rate is direct family members (Mom, daughter, son, etc)
Private lesson must be scheduled and paid for in advanced. No same day appointments.
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I know that many of you will have questions, and I am happy to help. Send me an email
tefanostg@gmail.com or message me and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.