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INTRODUCTION TO POLYNESIAN DANCE with TUMATA DVD

INTRODUCTION TO POLYNESIAN DANCE with TUMATA DVD

Our Price: $20.00

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Tumata, one of the leaders of Tahiti's most creative and popular dance troupe Les Grand Ballets de Tahiti, teaches basic through advanced steps of Tahitian dance (Ori Tahiti), both Otea (a vivacious rapid style danced to Tahitian log drum rhythms) and Aparima (a story that is danced to a song with each hand gesture having a specific meaning). Each lesson begins with the basic step and hip movement and continues with arm gestures, variations, practice, and then a performance of the steps just learned to a song from one of Le Grands Ballets de Tahiti's Cds. The lessons include the steps tamau, ami, afata, te'i, fa'arapu, pa'ipa'i, ha'amenemene, varu, fa'atere, and hui. (64 minutes)

Bonus interview with Tumata features scenes of Tahiti, her classes and performances as she discusses Les Grands Ballets de Tahiti, costuming, and Tahitian dance.

Songs used on this DVD from Les Grands Ballets de Tahiti include: Ataraioio, Tavai, Iaorana-Polynesia, Oviri, Vivo Te Pehe, Otea A Hiro, Ruahine, Te Mana O Te Ora, Otea Varua, A Hi'o Mai, Huahine, and Maohie.

INTRODUCTION TO BELLYNESIAN DVD with Bonus CD

Our Price: $25.00

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A FUSION OF POLYNESIAN & BELLYDANCE STYLES with SONIA

Filmed in Tahiti with Tumata and Les Grands Ballets de Tahiti, Sonia explains and demonstrates the fundamentals of Polynesian dance and how they can be incorporated into Bellydance. She begins with a warmup; then teaches each Polynesian and Bellydance movement in a mirror so you can see her from the front and back at the same time including: Maya, Tamau/Hip Swing, Hip Bumps, Tuck-Pop, Piston Hips/Lock Down, Shimmy/Vibration, Fa'arapu, Ami, and Fa'atere; then she combines the various movements into segments to make a complete choreography. At the end there is a cool down and two complete Bellynesian performances of the choreography learned. (48 minutes)

Bonus features: "In Tahiti with Sonia" follows Sonia to dance class with Tumata and Les Grands Ballets de Tahiti where she performs and teaches Bellydance, demonstrating the similarities and differences between Bellydance and Ori Tahiti, collaborates on costumes with Tumata, goes shopping, and more. In "Interview with Lorenzo Schmidt" the choreographer of Les Grands Ballets de Tahiti discusses the fusion of cultures as well as modern and traditional styles of dance. "Sonia's Tahitian Slideshow" is a photo gallery of her Tahitian experience. (40 minutes)

Bonus CD: by Les Grand Ballets de Tahiti - Songs: Pacifi'que, Otea via Poiri, Otea Varua, Vivo Te Pehe, Otea Taehae, Otea Te Annanua, Otea Mahana

Songs used on this DVD from Les Grands Ballets de Tahiti include: Huahine, Ataraioio, Te Mana O Te Ora, Vivo Te Pehe, Otea Upaupa, Otea Vai Poiri, Te Tura Ote Here, Mahana Api, A Hi'o Mai, Matahiti 2000, Otea Taivini, and Manaonao Vau Ia Oe.

DANCES OF TAHITI FOR EVERYONE DVD

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Tahitian dance is the most exciting and popular of all Polynesian dances. It is the original dance of grass skirts swishing to the rapid rhythm of drums. This is a fun instructional video made for both the male and female dancer. Now anyone can learn how to dance Tahitian, the "Ori Tahiti" in these easy step-by-step lessons. Each song is taught by a phrase or drum pattern that has been slowed down for learning purposes. At the end of the lesson everyone will be dancing at the performance speed. "Mirror-imaging" is used in all lessons allowing the dancer to follow each lesson in a mirror-like fashion. Each instructor has had years of cultural and professional experience in Polynesian Dance. (120 minutes)

You will learn:

The two main types of Tahitian dance: the "Ote'a" and the "Aparima"

Basic steps to the advanced form - 5 Male Basic Steps and 6 Female Basic Steps
Essential information on costuming, instrumentation & dance competition.

Learn 5 Tahitian routines: Tamure Tamure, Ote'a Tamari'i, Vahine Tahiti, Ta'u Tiare Taina, and Ote'a Feti'i

DANCES OF TAHITI FOR CHILDREN DVD

Our Price: $22.00

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Tahitian dance is the most exciting and popular of all Polynesian dances. It is the original dance of grass skirts swishing to the rapid rhythm of drums. This is a FUN instructional video for the boy and girl dancer. Now anyone can learn how to dance Tahitian, the "Ori Tahiti" in these easy step-by-step lessons. Each song is taught by a phrase or drum pattern that has been slowed down for learning purposes. At the end of the lesson, everyone will be dancing at the performance speed. "Mirror-imaging" is used in all lessons allowing the dancer to follow each lesson in a mirror-like fashion. (57 minutes)

You will learn:

The two main types of Tahitian dance the "Ote'a" and the "Aparima"
Authentic basic steps - 4 male basic steps and 4 female basic steps
3 Tahitian dance routines: Tamure Tamure, Ote'a Tamari'i , and Vahine Tahiti
Essential information on costuming, instrumentation & dance competition

ORI: THE DANCE OF TAHITI LESSONS 1 & 2 DVD

Our Price: $40.00

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For the first time, both workshops available on one DVD!

ORI I � Mahea Uchiyama teaches and performs authentic Tahitian dance in a studio setting with mirrors. Learn the history of Ori (with vintage photos and drawings), the fundamentals of various types of Tahitian dance, and the costumes used for each. Then learn numerous hip isolations, steps, postures, arm positions, hand gestures, and a complete otea choreography. All movements are clearly demonstrated from various angles and discussed thoroughly.

ORI II � Picks up where "Ori I" left off. After a brief review of basic steps (tarava tamo, fa'arapu, and ori tu'i) she moves on to more advanced steps and combinations including varu, ori va'u, fa'amenemene, hura, and nu'u. Each move is thoroughly explained, broken down, and demonstrated. Also includes costumed performances by Mahea & the KaUa Tuahine Polynesian Dance Company of aparimas (including Pakakina) from Mahea's CDs Moemoea and Tuahine Rain. (72 minutes)

POLYNESIAN DANCING FOR FITNESS & FUN DVD

Our Price: $35.00

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Riki Liufau and the award-winning Nonosina Dancers instruct and demonstrate TAHITIAN DANCE, HAWAIIAN DANCE, POI BALLS, and a short session of FIRE KNIFE DANCE. There are brief performances in authentic costumes in various settings, with the instruction being filmed in a studio. No specific choreographies are taught, but lots of beginner, intermediate, and advanced movements are demonstrated and discussed. Then the steps are combined and danced to various traditional drum rhythms and tempos. (48 minutes)

HOW TO HULA DVD

Our Price: $23.00

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Patricia Lei Anderson Murray gives you simple easy-to-follow instructions for the hula, suitable for children or adults. She teaches basic foot and hand motions, then complete choreographies for three popular Hawaiian songs: The Hukilau Song, Keep Your Eyes on the Hands, and Hawaiian Wedding Song. Each dance is demonstrated in its entirety, then broken down and taught step-by-step with close-ups and slow motion; then danced again by a beautifully costumed child or adult dancer. Filmed in Hawaii. (56 minutes)

DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Dolby AC-3 Stereo; Encoded for all Regions

HULA FOR EVERYONE DVD

Our Price: $27.00

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Learn 4 hula routines (beginner-advanced) from beautiful dancer, choreographer, singer, and actress Taina Passmore. Lessons progress from simple steps and movements to variations of increased difficulty and speed. Mirror imaging is used to make following the instructor easier. Each song is then taught one phrase at a time with slower music for learning the steps and hand gestures, and then at performance speed. You will learn: Dance Hula Girl, Blue Hawaii, Pua Iliahi (about the fragrant sandalwood tree), and Hawaiian Wedding Song (in both English and Hawaiian). (63 minutes)

KA NANI A'O KA'U DVD

Our Price: $35.00

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This dvd includes a performance of the hula Ka Nani A'o Ka'u ("The Beauty of Ka'u") by Debbie Ryder on location at Ka Lae (island of Hawai'i), and a talk-story session with beloved kumu hula (hula master) George Na'ope about the composing of Ka Nani A'o Ka'u during a visit to Ka'u. Features scenic areas described in the song such as Kaulana Bay, Wai'ahukini, Palahemo and Ka Lae and a step-by-step hula lesson by Debbie Ryder on how to dance Ka Nani A'o Ka'u. This lesson requires basic hula knowledge. (29 minutes)

HULA: LESSONS 1 & 2 VHS VIDEO

Our Price: $23.00

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Carol "Kalola" Lorenzo performs and gives instruction for complete choreographies of "Lovely Hula Hands" and "Little Brown Gal". Performances are done in costume in a tropical setting and the instruction is given in a studio. Beginner steps and hand gestures are demonstrated and explained, and then the dances are broken down and taught line by line. Special tips for graceful posture and facial expressions. (30 minutes)