4/14: Workshops with Loana Benjamin
Loana Benjamin grew up dancing in Tahiti and spends every summer performing with Tahiti Ora, one of Tahiti's most respected and innovative groups. In our upcoming ote'a and aparima workshops, Loana will be working with students to strengthen and refine technique while teaching two gorgeous dances.
To join these workshops, you must have some experience in hula or Ori Tahiti.
To join these workshops, you must have some experience in hula or Ori Tahiti.
We'll also have classic red, black, and white pareos for sale to refresh your collection!
What you'll learn
Ote'a choreography:
You'll learn Mahealani Uchiyama's exciting Teahi Ura. This vibrant, energetic piece was created by Ori Manea's choreographer Tehani Benjamin. You'll strengthen your technique and build stamina, while perfecting basic and more advanced steps (including your fa'arapu!)
Aparima choreography:
We'll be dancing to Tapuarii Laughlin's beautiful Ho'i Mai Taputapuatea, which translates to "Come back to Taputapuatea," the sacred center of Polynesia. This dramatic aparima speaks of the canoes launching from the Marae Taputapuatea on the island of Raiatea and going forward to discovery the Polynesian triangle. Also choreographed by Tehani Benjamin, this beautiful, passionate piece will also refine your technique and grace.
Participants are invited to video the choreography, and we'll be sharing the music as well, so we welcome you to bring these dances back to wherever you perform!
You'll learn Mahealani Uchiyama's exciting Teahi Ura. This vibrant, energetic piece was created by Ori Manea's choreographer Tehani Benjamin. You'll strengthen your technique and build stamina, while perfecting basic and more advanced steps (including your fa'arapu!)
Aparima choreography:
We'll be dancing to Tapuarii Laughlin's beautiful Ho'i Mai Taputapuatea, which translates to "Come back to Taputapuatea," the sacred center of Polynesia. This dramatic aparima speaks of the canoes launching from the Marae Taputapuatea on the island of Raiatea and going forward to discovery the Polynesian triangle. Also choreographed by Tehani Benjamin, this beautiful, passionate piece will also refine your technique and grace.
Participants are invited to video the choreography, and we'll be sharing the music as well, so we welcome you to bring these dances back to wherever you perform!
Loana Benjamin with Tahiti Ora
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Past workshops
Ori Manea brings amazing instructors to New York City. From welcoming introductory workshops to exciting ote'a and aparima technique for experienced dancers to gorgeous choreography instruction, our workshops bring the best of Ori Tahiti to the East Coast.
12.11.17: Ori Tahiti Workshop with Tehani Benjamin
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Tehani's aunt, Tumata Robinson, taught her to dance around the time she learned to walk. At 14, she joined Les Grands Ballets de Tahiti, one of Tahiti's most famed dance companies. She later danced with the award-winning Tahiti Ora, acclaimed for its thrilling productions, and toured with them in Tokyo, Osaka, and Paris. She later taught classes at her aunt's dance school to students of all ages while rehearsing every night for Tahiti Ora's spectacular upcoming show, Hiva, for which she also provided choreography and performed a duo. Tehani brings the vibrancy, grace, and athleticism of Ori Tahiti to all of her wonderful workshops and classes.
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Workshops with Lehia Mama - 11.11.17Lehia Mama of Tahiti Ora is making her first visit to New York City, and we can't wait to host her! Lehia won best dancer at last year's Ori Tahiti Nui Solo Competition and second place at 2014's Heiva i Tahiti.
In her technique workshop, she'll work with you on refining basic and more advanced steps and combinations for precision and grace. In her choreography workshop, you'll learn a beautiful, exciting ote'a. These workshops are open dancers with experience in Ori Tahiti. |
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Introduction to Ori Tahiti with Loana Benjamin - 10.5.17Always wanted to try Tahitian dance? Now's the time!
Loana Benjamin grew up dancing in Tahiti and spends every summer performing with Tahiti Ora, one of Tahiti's most respected and innovative groups. In this workshop, she'll learn break down the basic Tahitian steps and teach fun combinations to pull them together. Our workshops are warm and welcoming, and absolutely no experience is required, although dancers looking to refresh their basics are welcome as well! |
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Ori Tahiti Workshop with Moena Maiotui - 9.13.17Moena Maiotui is the most instantly recognizable dancer in Ori Tahiti. She has made her name dancing for O Tahiti E, Les Grands Ballet de Tahiti, and is currently lead dancer of Tumata Robinson's Tahiti Ora. She provided choreography for Tahiti Ora's two winning Heiva entries and took home the 2011 Meilleur Danseuse prize. Her remarkable style and distinctive choreography have left an indelible mark on Ori Tahiti around the world.
When Moena isn't dancing with Tahiti Ora, she's traveling the world leading workshops, spreading the art of Ori Tahiti, and representing her culture and passion. Join the East Coast Ori Tahiti to welcome Moena on her first visit to New York City. |
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Ori Tahiti for Experienced Dancers with
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