Pacific Dance New Zealand runs a number of classes in Pacific dance for children and adults during the year.
Check back regularly to find out more about classes and workshops throughout the year.
You can see photos of our classes on our facebook page.
Tahitian Dance for Adults
Come sway and shake like a Tahitian goddess!! Learn Tahitian dance with Wendy Vannes.
When: Wednesdays, 6pm - 7pm
Cost: $15 per class
Register: auckland@pacificdance.co.nz
Term 1 2012 Pacific Dance Classes for Children
During term 1 we are offering classes beginning on the 7th February and running through until the end of term (5th April). You can pay $5 per class or go for the bulk option and only pay $40 for the whole term.
Samoan Siva for Girls - Tuesdays, 4pm - 5pm, cost: $5 per class
Tahitian dance for Girls - Wednesdays, 4pm - 5pm, cost: $5 per class
Pacific dance and drumming for Boys - Fridays, 4pm - 5pm, cost: $5 per class
Register now by emailing with you child's name, your name and contact details: auckland@pacificdance.co.nz or calling: 09 376 00 60
Tutors:
Amo Ieriko (Polynesian dance and drumming instructor)
Amo is an experienced polynesian dancer and instructor. Although working as a coordinator for the Auckland Theatre Company in his day job, Amo loves to perform and teach in his spare time. This class covers a variety of Polynesian dance styles, from Samoan to Hawaiian and has the added benefit of learning the drumming which goes along with these styles. Amo also offers skills in costume making and has his own dance company - www.polynesianentertainers.com/
Filoi Vaila'au (Siva Samoa instructor)
Filoi is an experienced Samoan dancer and tutor. She has danced Samoan siva since childhood and tutored various groups in Wellington and Auckland. Filoi works as PDNZ's administrator and besides dancing Samoan siva has also recently taken up Cook Islands ura and dances with the group - Ariki Vaine Polynesian Dance Team. Filoi also runs private sessions for adults.
Wendy Vannes (Tahitian Dance Instructor)
Wendy has danced Tahitian dance since the age of 4. She is a previous dance champion from Tahiti and danced with the group Les Grands Ballets De Tahiti for five years from the age of 12. As part of this group Wendy travelled extensively and gained much experience. Since arriving in New Zealand she has taught Tahitian dance to both adults and children and has danced in several groups. Most recently she danced with the group 'Tahiti Ia Ora' and has just joined the group 'Mana O Hula'.
Other classes will be advertised as the year progresses.
So, please make sure to check back regularly.