Tau
Term 4: Monday, October 6, 2025 – Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Each Term has a 9-week program
There are no classes on November 24th, 25th, 26th, December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Tau means experienced or time. In this context this class is suitable for Intermediates to Advanced dancers. Challenging choreographies. Variation steps and techniques. Learn one ‘aparima and one ‘ōte’a.
Benefits of Joining this Class
- Learn an ‘Aparima and an ‘ōte’a. Review basic steps and their variations.
- Learn from experienced natives and cultural experts
- Gain foundational knowledge in Reo Tahiti (Tahitian language)
- Gain foundational knowledge of Tahitian dance steps
- Deepen your understanding of Tahitian history, traditions, and values
- Connect to authentic language, chants, and expressions used in dance and song
- Improve coordination, rhythm, and musicality
- Build confidence and presence through cultural performance
- Join a supportive community of learners passionate about Tahitian culture
- Strengthen family and community bonds through shared learning
- Enhance fitness, posture, and flexibility while dancing
- Boost mental wellbeing through cultural grounding and creative expression
Class Details
- Time: 7:00PM – 8:00PM
- Venue: Onehunga Community Centre, 83 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland
- Limited Space
- Term Duration: 9 weeks
- Cost: Free first class, Casual $25 per class, Members $20 per class (180 per term)
- Age: Youth and adults
- Level: Experienced. Intermediates and advanced. Not suitable for beginners.
- Dress Code: Wear any plain BLACK top or BLACK LOGO top along with a plain WHITE short pareu. Those who do not adhere to the dress code should be prepared to perform a solo for the class.
- Tardiness: If you’re late, please contact a classmate to let you in, as the instructor will be focused on teaching.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
REFUND/CANCELLATION
- Once payment is initiated, no refunds can be issued. You are agreeing to commit to the selected classes, thereby purchasing a spot that could have been utilized by other potential participants.
- There will be no refunds for missed classes; however, you are welcome to make up for missed sessions by attending other classes within the same term. Simply contact Ahu directly.
- ‘Ahuuranui Tahiti’ reserves the right to cancel a class in the event of insufficient enrollments. In such cases, any payments made for that class will be refunded.
- In the event of illness, force majeure, or unavailability of the instructor, the class will either be covered by another instructor or the fee will be refunded if the class is cancelled.
$200.00
In stock (can be backordered)
