OUR CLASSES
Classes That We Teach
* Entry Level Classes – Hover away to see the class descriptions – Click the + to expand for info
Hawaiian Hula
Our Hula classes are dedicated to just Hawaiian Hula and is open to ages 11 and up.
* PAPA NANEA HULA: Beginners are Welcome. This class does perform at various events.
PAPA LAUA’E HULA: This is our Advanced Hula class and you must be invited to join.
Keiki / Tamari'i Girls
*MINI KEIKI: Our youngest little girls ages 3-When they are ready to move up. They learn Polynesian dance in a very Kid friendly atmosphere. Through dance and play, they do absorb a lot of movement and body coordination. This class does perform occasionally.
*KEIKI: A more structured class for our Little Girls ages When they are Ready – 10. They learn Tahitian & Hula, and occasionally other Polynesian dances. This class does perform at various events.
Ladies Tahitian
* TAHITIAN BASICS: All girls wanting to learn Tahitian/Polynesian dance will start in this class. It is a multi week class of learning the very basics of dance through direct instruction and drills. This class does not perform at events. Once the girls master the basics, they will be evaluated and eventually move on to either the Tamahine , Vahine, OR Vahine Toa class.
VAHINE TOA: Polynesian Dance with an emphasis on Tahitian/Cook Island. This class was originally set up as our “Mommas” class so is a bit slower in pace. Ages 24 and up. This class does perform at various events. Participants must start in the Tuesday Tahitian Basics class before moving to Vahine Toa.
Competion and Production
COMPETITION CLASS: These classes range from Mini Keiki to Adult. They are made up of members who have demonstrated advanced skills and the ability to perform under the pressure of competition. Members are in these classes by Invite only.
PRODUCTION CLASS: These students train to perform for more personel audiences such as parties, conventions, graduations, etc. They are usually hand picked members who again have demonstrated advanced skills in variious Polynesian dance and performance. Invite Only
Jr & Sr Tahitian
TAMAHINE (Jr Girls):Â Once you have gone through the Basics class, have been evaluated by our staff that you are ready, and are ages 11-15, you can move into this Intermediate level class. Here the girls learn much more complicated Choreography along with learning many other dances from Polynesia. This group is one of our main performing groups at various Events.
TAMAHINE Advanced (Jr Girls):Â For our Jr Girls at an Advanced level. Here the girls learn much more complicated Choreography along with learning many other dances from Polynesia. This group is one of our main performing groups at various Events. (This class is by invite only)
VAHINE (Sr Girls): Once you have gone through Basics class, have been evaluated by our staff that you are ready, and are ages 16 and Up, you can move into this advanced class. Here the girls learn much more complicated Choreography along with learning many other dances from Polynesia. This group is one of our main performing groups at various Events.
Tamaroa Boys & Tane
*TAMAROA (Jr Boys): This class will go from Beginner to Advanced for boys ages 3- 10. They will learn all aspects of Polynesian Dance
TANE (Sr Boys): This class will go from Beginner to Advanced for boys 11 and up. They will learn all aspects of Polynesian Dance
GENERAL CLASS INFORMATION
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Costs and Fees
TUITION INFO
Send an email request for tuition information to classinfo@tevakanui.com
MEMBERSHIP FEE
There is a Membership fee of $30 per person upon enrollment and then a $30 fee each year per family.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
All Tuition is due the 1st of each month paid in advance with no refunds. Once you have paid your Tuition for the month, we can not refund it for any reason.
LATE FEES
Tuition is past due afte rthe 3rd of each month and a late fee of $10 will need to be added the first week. An additional $5 will be added after 14 days if the tuition is not paid in full
PAYMENTS ARE MADE ONLINE*
We use a Members Portal system called Dance Studio Pro. Payments can be made by ACH (Automatic Check Handling) with no fee OR by Credit Card with an extra fee of 3.5% pad ONLINE through Autopay or the Online Portal.
* We will accept Cash ONLY (Exact Change Only) if there are special needs – must be approved by our owners
Class Try Outs
CURRENT ENROLLMENT STATUS
Tahitian Basics: OPEN
All other Classes: CLOSED
Send an email to classinfo@tevakanui.com for info or
Use the Contact Us page and select classinfo
CLASSES THAT ARE OPEN
Just come in before the start of the class and tell a staff member you wish to try out a class*
*It would be helpful if you sent us an email first but it is not mandatory
Bring a Pareo/Sarong if you have one, or we can provide one. Bring Water
If you try out the class and decide it’s just not for you, then the class is free
If you wish to join our membership after taking the class, please get an INFO SHEET with information on how to create an ONLINE ACCOUNT, fill out the top half and leave it with a staff member. Keep the bottom half with the enrollment instructions.
Then just go online and create an account and enroll in Autopay.
Class Atire
CLASS UNIFORM
Hula:
Black t-shirt prefered, Pa’o Skirt which is provided or bring your own
Vahine ToaÂ
Black t-shirt, tank top, or tube top & Black Pareo*
Mini Keiki, Keiki, Tamahine, Vahine, Competition, and Basics
Black Sports Bra & Black Pareo*
Boys and Tane
Black T-Shirt and loose (Box) Shorts
(In winter you will be allowed to warm-up with a jacket or Tevakanui Shirt on until you are warmed up)
No socks (except during warm-up in Winter)
No Jewelry
* You will receive a discount on our Logo Pareos after you have enrolled and pay the Membership fee and Tuition.
Logo wear is sold by our Spokesparent Organization. See the Bulletin Board in the lobby for info and prices.
OUR TALENTED INSTRUCTORS
Yvette George
Owner, Founder
Yvette George
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Henry George
Co-Owner, Founder
Henry George
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Heu Taumoefalau
Co-Lead Instructor
Heu Taumoefalau
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Hokulani Perez
Adv Tamahine Instructor
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Steffanie Pojas
Hula Leader
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Zsalei Honeygirl Valdez
Int Tamahine Instructor
Zsalei “Honeygirl” Valdez
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Ethyna Viloria
Mini Keiki Co-Instructor
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Zenorah Knight
Mini Keiki Co-Instructor
Zenorah Knight
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Kaylyn Hartmann
Keiki Instructor
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Bella Ong
Instructor Assistant
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Kana Perez
Hula Co-Instructor
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Jovina Lam Ho
Co-Hula Instructor
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Naenoa George
Lead Drummer
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Gregory Young
Class Assistance - Manager