‘Ia ora na, Maeva,
e Mānava
We are a Tahitian Dance School inviting all individuals of all backgrounds, from no experience to professional dancers, to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Tahitian culture through traditional songs, dances, music, arts and crafts.
Our focus is to promote our Tahitian culture in New Zealand.
Ahuuranui
Founder and Director of Ahuuranui Tahitian Dance School
Originally from Tautira, Tahiti and Avera, Raiatea, but now resides in Aotearoa New Zealand. A highly skilled and experienced dancer, teacher, and choreographer.
Ahuuranui brings her expertise to Aotearoa New Zealand, providing the locals with valuable insights into Tahitian dance and culture. Her guidance and instruction help her students develop skills and deepen their appreciation for this captivating art form.
Dance Courses
9-week Program
$180 (was $200) | Experienced | Youth & Adults |
Mondays 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Suitable for intermediates and advanced levels. Equivalent to Hawaiian Hula. Learn Tahitian songs or medleys, Tahitian steps and choreographies. Focused on your feminity.
$180 (was $200) | Experienced | Youth & Adults |
Wednesdays 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Suitable for Experienced level, which includes intermediates and advanced levels. Not for beginners. Learn Tahitian songs and their meaning. Learn challenging choreographies, one ‘aparima and one ‘ōte’a. Review basic steps and their variations.
$180 (was $200) | Novice | Youth & Adults |
Thursdays 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Suitable for Novice level, which includes beginners and intermediates. Learn Tahitian songs and their meaning. Learn easy-to-follow choreographies, one ‘aparima and one ‘ōte’a. Review basic steps.
Dance with Live drumming
$230 (was $250) | All levels | All ages
Tuesdays 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Suitable for all levels, all ages, and fitness enthusiasts. Enjoy the authentic rhythm of the Tahitian music while dancing. Learn easy to challenging small choreographies with live musicians and drummers.
Offers & Packages
Instrument Courses
9-week Program
'Uturere
$150 (usually $200) | Novice | Youth & Adults
Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Learn basic Reo Tahiti songs while learning basic ukulele skills.
BRING YOUR OWN UKULELE OR BANJO.
'Upa'upa
$150 (usually $200) | All levels | Youth & Adults
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Learn from a Master drummer and musician from Tahiti. Learn basic drumbeats and techniques.
STICKS WILL BE PROVIDED TO BORROW, BUT YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING YOURS.
Our community
“A dream was made possible thanks to my talented sis Ahuuranui providing a safe space to learn and grow my passion for dance and culture. In all honesty, I would not have been prepared or confident enough to get on stage if it weren’t for her and her classes. Thank you, Ahu! Forever grateful.”
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Estee S. – Cook Islander
“I am so thankful to you beyond any words I could say. It means a lot to me more than you know to be able to come together to your classes with other women and learn a new culture with someone like you is a very special thing and I am grateful to you for giving your time and all the effort it takes and your passion and joy for your culture is heartwarming and contagious. Thank you.”
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Kath M. – Kiwi
“I’m so grateful for these classes! And so awesome that you kept the classes going through Covid to help us all keep our sanity! Love you!”
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Karrie S. – England
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