WHAT: ‘Ori Tahiti Workshops with judges of Te ‘Ori Ora Seattle
WHEN: Saturday, August 26, 2023
WHERE: Rainier Beach Community Club 6038 S Pilgrim St., Seattle, WA 98118
PARKING: Street parking, near light rail station + additional ride by Uber/Lyft
REGISTRATIONRegister form provided below. Please fill out and submit via email to huraitimana@gmail.com
Registration is open until July 31, 2023
GUIDELINESa. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your workshop begins
b. Check-in will be outside of the venue"
c. Only paid registrants are allowed in the event; there will be no indoor waiting area available
d. Our volunteers at workshop check-in are unable to process any refunds"
FULL/CLOSED Intermediate/advanced ‘Ōte’a with Matatini Mou | 9AM – 11AM
Intermediate and advanced dancers will learn a choreographed piece.
a. Recommended for ages 12+
b. Participants must be able to follow choreography with swift instruction
c. It is expected that participants have a working knowledge of ‘ori Tahiti and have had several years of experience. Students should have mastered all basic ‘ori Tahiti steps, gestures, footwork, and terminology
FULL/CLOSED Intermediate/Advanced ‘Aparima with Matatini Mou | 11AM – 1PM
Intermediate and advanced dancers will learn a choreographed piece.
a. Recommended for ages 15+
b. Participants must be able to follow choreography with swift instruction
c. It is expected that participants have a working knowledge of ‘ori Tahiti and have had several years of experience. Students should have mastered all basic ‘ori Tahiti steps, gestures, footwork, and terminology
FULL/CLOSED Advanced/Elite ‘Ōte’a FREESTYLE Intensive with Aunty Riki of Nonosina & Matatini Mou | 1PM – 3PM
For advanced dancers interested in taking their training to the Elite level, focused on strategies, techniques, transitions, and more.
a. Recommended for ages 15+
b. Participants must be able to follow choreography with swift instruction
c. It is expected that participants have a working knowledge of ‘ori Tahiti and have had several years of experience. Students should have mastered all basic ‘ori Tahiti steps, gestures, footwork, and terminology
FULL/CLOSED Beginner/Intermediate Solo 'Ōte’a Freestyle with Kalei'okalani Matsui of Huraiti Mana | 3PM – 5PM
For beginner dancers interested in solo freestyle training, focused on strategies, techniques, transitions, and more.
a. Recommended for all ages
b. Breakdown of solo freestyle elements and judge expectations, strategies for building freestyle choreography
c. Participants may have a very basic knowledge of ‘ori Tahiti steps
