CommUNITY Fundraiser Classes at Peridance Center
10-11:30am Aminry May Reyna - Yoga
11:30-1pm Dancers Unlimited company class
Dancers Unlimitedʻs company class features a contemporary choreography from our upcoming performance “Ola Ka Huakaʻihele O Hiʻiaka” or Becoming Hiʻiaka. Based on the legend of Hiʻaka and Pele, Hawaiian deities, the show tells the creation story of the Hawaiian islands and its symbolism in cultural reclamation and triumph against colonization and military occupation of Hawaiʻi. A collaboration between Dancers Unlimited and Kauila Kanakaʻole, legacy chanter from the Kanakaʻole family, the performance features traditional dances from the Kanakaʻole family and Hālau o Kekuhi, and contemporary dances from Dancers Unlimited.
2:30-4pm Anthony Aiu - Contemporary Fusion
Contemporary/Ori Tahiti Fusion:
This open level class melds the traditional steps of Ori Tahiti with contemporary dance
technique and focuses on energetic impetus and qualitative movement performance. Expect to
move into and out of the floor and throughout the space with challenging and powerful
combinations.
4-5:30pm Anthony Aiu- Ori Tahiti
Ori Tahiti:
An open level experience in traditional Ori Tahiti (Tahitian Dance) steps. Much of the movement
is derived from and celebrates our natural environment and inspired the class movement
phrases. Simple combinations of these concepts and ideas are taught throughout the session.
*Please bring a pareu (sarong) to wear during class.
7:45-9:15pm Asian Defense Alliance - Self Defense
ADA’s workshops teach situational awareness, street and subway safety, and self-defense techniques tailored to all age groups and ability levels.