Aloha Spirit Awaits You

We offer a variety of classes for all ages & skill levels.  Classes are offered in different locations: Los Alamitos @ Melodies Dance Studio, Cypress Community Center and Cypress Civic Center.  

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Enrollment for Liko Keiki Polynesian & Adult Recreational classes are processed through Buena Park & Cypress community centers. Please reference class schedule on their respective websites. 

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`ike Kumu is a Saturday morning outdoor class that is held at the Cypress Civic Center. 

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All other classes are held at our newest location in Los Alamitos at Melodies Dance Studio

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Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions with class offerings. A hui hou! 

• Students will learn Hula & Tahitian choreography.  This class focuses on basic footwork & hand motions, timing, integrating Hawaiian language, and preparation for performances (optional). Students should wear comfortable clothing.

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Cypress location: ​ Wednesday 

• Liko: beginning keiki for ages 4+

​classes held 5:45 -6:30 pm 

Los Alamitos location: Wednesday 

• Maile:  beginning keiki for ages 7+

• Pikake : intermediate keiki - approval required

​classes held 6:30 -7:30 pm

• Intermediate/Advanced Polynesian dance class for tweens and teens. Class will focus on basic footwork and hand motions, timing, integrating the Hawaiian language, and applying basics to Hula. This class will help you develop as a dancer, have a deeper understanding of Hula and have opportunities to learn lei making, implements, and costumes for shows.

 

Cypress location: ​ Thursday

• Recreational Hula 6:30 -7:30pm

Los Alamitos location: Wednesday 

• Tahitian classes 6:30-7 :00pm​

• Hula `Auana 7:00-7:30pm

• Hula Kahiko 7:30-8:00pm

• This class is designed for the adult who has progressed from previous classes; they will learn advanced techniques and choreography, covering the full range of Polynesian dance arts, using implements and oli (Hawaiian chants)

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Los Alamitos location: Wednesday 

• `Ilima 8:00-8:30pm

This class is a time for haumana (students) to gather, share, learn, and be inspired as hula practioners. This class aims to foster  students to Hawaiian culture, traditions with hula.  

Students will make & use ipu & ipu heke along with other traditional Hawaiian instruments.  We will practice traditional oli and build a foundation for a deeper apprecation to hula. 

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Cypress Civic Center:  Saturday

• `Ike Kumu 8:15-9:15am