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Nā Hula o Moku'āina Kūhai Hālau a me Motuʻāina

6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, #2204 San Ramon California 94583
United States
www.motuaina.com
+1.925.355.5981

ABOUT

We are an award-winning, Polynesian performance arts school located at Aloha Studio in San Ramon, California. Led by Kumu Catherine Kau‘ilaniokalaua‘e Harrill Kailimai and Karl Michael Ha‘aheo Blankenship, Nā Hula ‘O Moku’āina a me Motu’āina has worked to preserve and uplift the Hawaiian and Tahitian cultures, teaching dance and music in the East Bay for more than 30 years. Nā Hula ‘O Moku‘āina Kūhai Hālau is the Hawaiian name for Aloha Studio’s dance performance troupe; Motu‘āina is the Tahitian name. Together with Karl Michael Ha‘aheo Blankenship, Kumu Catherine has choreographed dances, designed costuming, and composed musical arrangements that have won numerous awards and been featured in exciting performances over the years. Our Hālau has performed throughout California, Nevada, Hawai‘i, and Tahiti.

ENROLLMENT MONTH

January

Daily Classes/ Events

Monday

Gracious Ladies
06:30PM-08:00PM

Women's competitive and performance hula group. For women ages 30-55 who have mastered hula basics.

Wāhine
08:00PM-09:30PM

Competitive and performance hula group for young women ages 13-30. Dancers should have mastered hula basics.
Tuesday

Kūpuna
00:30PM-02:00PM

Stay active gently through the graceful art of hula dance, while learning about Hawaii's rich history, culture, and language. Suitable for men and women ages 55 to 90. Beginners may enroll in this class.

Kaikamāhine
06:00PM-07:30PM

The competitive and performance hula group for young girls ages 6-12. Students should have mastered hula basics.

Tamariʻi and Tamāhine
07:30PM-08:30PM

The competitive and performance Tahitian ‘ori group for young girls. Tamarii are the younger dancers and Tamahine are older. Ages 6 to 12 years.
Wednesday

Tiny Hips - Wednesday
04:30PM-05:30PM

A fun introduction to Polynesian performance for our youngest dancers, ages 3-6, boys and girls! Children learn basic dance steps, sing songs and recite chants. This class combines 30 minutes of hula and 30 minutes of Tahitian dance.

Tāne and Tamaroa
06:00PM-07:00PM

The competitive and performance boy's & men's Tahitian ‘ori group (ages 4-55). Dancers should have mastered the basics of male ori Tahiti.

Hula Lite - Wednesday
07:00PM-08:00PM

Designed for adult beginners and accomplished dancers alike, this class is for dancers who would like to practice hula without the rigors of performance or competition. Male and Female dancers from ages 13 to 90 are welcome.

Vāhine
08:00PM-09:30PM

The competitive and performance Tahitian dance group for women ages 12 to 45. Dancers should have mastered the basics of female ?ori Tahiti.
Thursday

Kamaliʻi
06:00PM-07:00PM

A beginning hula class for young girls ages 6 to 12. Learn the basic steps and beginning chants.

Hula Lite - Thursday
07:00PM-08:00PM

Designed for adult beginners and accomplished dancers alike, this class is for dancers who would like to practice hula without the rigors of performance or competition. Male and Female from ages 21-90.

Beginning ʻOri Tahiti
08:00PM-09:00PM

For teen and adult females, ages 13 to 50, who want to learn the basic steps of Tahitian dance (ori Tahiti). Learn more about the culture. This class includes a rigorous workout.
Saturday

Tiny Hips - Saturday
11:00AM-00:00PM

A fun introduction to Polynesian performance for our youngest dancers, ages 2 to 6, boys and girls! Children learn basic dance steps, sing songs and recite chants. This class combines 30 minutes of hula and 30 minutes of Tahitian dance.

SERVICES/CLASSES WE PROVIDE

  • Hula
  • Tahitian
  • Female Classes
  • Male Classes
  • Keiki Classes

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