Tahitian Drumming Workshop with Aaron Sencil
Sunday, May 20th, from 2:30 – 4:00PM.
If you live in the Bay Area, we have exciting news!
As most of you know, Aaron Sencil is the director of the critically acclaimed dance company Hui Tama Nui. Aaron and his company have been recipients of numerous awards from the San Jose Tahiti Fete, have appeared regularly in the prestigious San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, and have been recognized for nomination by the Isadora Duncan Awards. He is also a recording artist (it is his drumming that you hear on Tuahine Rain, Tatau and A Walk By The Sea).
This will be the last opportunity to study with Aaron before he relocates away from the Bay Area.
The 90 minute session will include a 20 minute presentation on instrument names and drumming styles. Instruction will focus on technique, pahu tupa’i, to’ere and the theory of ‘oro’oro.
Tuition is $30 in advance, $40 at the door.
This workshop is open to all. Prior experience not necessary.
Some instruments will be available for use during the workshop, but it if you have your own to’ere, it would be good to bring it, as well as a notebook and recording device.
Photo by RJ Muna
Summer Stages Dance at Concord Academy Co-Presents
A Workshop in Tahitian Dance
with Mahealani Uchiyama
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Experience the enchanting beauty of traditional Tahitian dance as taught by Mahealani Uchiyama. Known as Ori Tahiti, this style of dance is traditionally inspired by island legends. This style of dance stresses intricate hip isolations, grace and stamina. Ori Tahitiʻs dynamic and beautiful choreography is supported by pulsating drums and haunting melodies.
12 – 1:00PM – Fundamentals of Ori Tahiti
An introduction to the core steps used in Tahitian dance.
Early Bird Tuition (June 27th) : $25
Regular Tuition: $30
1:15 – 2:15PM – Ahuroa
An extremely graceful, feminine and powerful style of dance.
Early Bird Tuition (June 27th) : $25
Regular Tuition: $30
2:30 – 3:30PM – ʻOteʻa
Accompanied by a drum orchestra, ʻOteʻa has historically been a symbol of the South Pacific.
Early Bird Tuition (June 27th) : $25
Regular Tuition: $30
Discount for taking all three classes
Early Bird Tuition: $70
Regular Tuition: $75
Workshop Location
Concord Academy
Student Health and Athletic Center
166 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742.
For more information, or to register by mail, please email info@mahea.com
Notes
Class space is limited and will be filled on a first come basis. Don’t delay – register by mail or through Brown Paper Tickets with full payment ASAP! Confirmation of your registration will be sent to you via email. On-site registration will be accepted on space available basis.
Please bring a pareu or sarong. All levels of experience welcomed.
PLEASE NO RECORDING DEVICES OF ANY KIND.
CDs of class music and DVD of class choreography will be available for purchase
