Childrens Polynesian Dance Workshop

Aloha!A childrens Polynesian dance workshop Incursion to bring the colourful & engaging dances of Hawaii, Tahiti, The Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga and New Zealand to your school or centre.

Our Polynesian incursions draw on the friendly welcoming nature of these cultures with an array of traditional dances like the Hula from the Hawaiian Islands and Fa’ataupati from Tonga. The workshops are facilitated by fun & friendly performers keen to share their cultural heritage, an ideal way to lean about other traditions whilst having fun, developing co ordination & being active!

•  Choice of 1 hour or 2 hour workshop program
•  Sydney & Perth Workshops. Sydney Perth & Brisbane Performances

Session Includes

• At least one male & one female Polynesian dancer
• A traditional Polynesian dance performance by (appropriately) colourfully costumed performers
• An introduction & warm up exercises
• Learning popular dances like the Hula

Optional Extra

• Sustainable costume making, weaving

Polynesia mostly refers to the Island nations of the Pacific such as Hawaii, Tahiti, The Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga and New Zealand. These cultures have rich dance traditions to celebrate most aspects of life. Dances that depict everyday activities (such as weaving, paddling, cultivating crops and fishing), to celebrate the conclusion of a monumental task such as building a house, to welcome guests , tell the story of an ancient myth and to prepare for battle. Over time the dances have evolved & changed with nations borrowing ideas from each other.

For more details of our Polynesian childrens dance workshop phone 1300 189 187  or for a different culture you may like information on the Bollywood Childrens dance workshops

Suggested durations
ES1 & Stage 1 – 30 to 45 minutes
Stage 2 & 3 (Ages 8 to 12) – 45 to 60 minutes
Stage 4, 5, 6 (Ages 12 —>) – 60 to 120 minutes

What to Wear?
Loose fitting/PE clothes & sports shoes (flat rubber soles)

Requirements
School to supply a CD Player/Sound equipment with an ipod plug in
Hall or empty classroom with enough room for the children to move

For bookings & other information contact us on
1300 189 187