Wahine Advanced Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Advanced Wahine Hula & Tahitian Dance Choreography

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The Wahine Advanced Class is Te Hau Nui’s intensive master-level class for experienced adult dancers dedicated to preserving, practicing, and performing authentic Polynesian dance traditions.

Founded in Santa Cruz in 1997 by master teacher Kumu Lorraine Kalei Kinnamon (1957–2024) and carried forward with reverence by Charmaine Moniz, Te Hau Nui ("The Great Peace") honors the sacred genealogies of Hawaiian Hula and the exhilarating power of Tahitian 'Ori Tahiti.

Repertoire & Study:

  • Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula): Sacred chants (oli) accompanied by traditional percussive implements (ipu heke, pahu, kāla‘au), focusing on ancestral deities, voyaging history, and island ecology.
  • Hula ‘Auana (Modern Hula): Flowing, melodic storytelling dances set to Hawaiian slack-key guitar, ‘ukulele, and vocal harmonies.
  • ‘Ori Tahiti (‘Ote‘a & ‘Aparima): Rapid, syncopated drum dances requiring exceptional core and hip stamina, paired with lyrical, expressive ballad dances.
  • Performance Repertoire: Intensive rehearsal of full hālau suites for community festivals, cultural showcases, and seasonal presentations.

Class Details:

  • When: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Location: The 418 Project Lobby Dance Floor (155 River St S, Santa Cruz, CA)
  • Who: Experienced wahine dancers by instructor placement or invitation.
  • What to Wear: Traditional practice pā‘ū skirt, pāreu, or hālau practice attire.

Line-up

Charmaine Moniz Kumu & Lead Instructor

Tue, Oct 13 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Oct 20 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Oct 27 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Nov 3 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Nov 10 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Nov 24 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Dec 1 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

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Tue, Dec 15 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Dec 22 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Dec 29 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Jan 5 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Jan 12 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Jan 19 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Jan 26 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Feb 2 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Feb 9 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Feb 16 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Feb 23 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Director of Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance, carrying forward the Santa Cruz Polynesian dance lineage established in 1997.

Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance Featured Polynesian Dance School

Tue, Oct 13 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Oct 20 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Oct 27 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Nov 3 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Nov 10 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Nov 24 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Dec 1 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Dec 8 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Dec 15 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Dec 22 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Dec 29 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Jan 5 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

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Tue, Jan 19 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Jan 26 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Feb 2 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Feb 9 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Feb 16 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Tue, Feb 23 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Santa Cruz community cultural dance school dedicated to authentic Hawaiian Hula and Tahitian 'Ori Tahiti.

Schedule

Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Dec 22, 2026

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Jan 12, 2027

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Jan 19, 2027

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Jan 26, 2027

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Feb 2, 2027

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Feb 9, 2027

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Feb 16, 2027

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

Tuesday, Feb 23, 2027

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Charmaine Moniz
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

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Wahine Advanced Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance
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Wahine Advanced Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance
Wahine Advanced Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance

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