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Experienced tutor in Dance in Piedmont, Kumu offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
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About Kumu
The Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization where the world comes to dance. Led for almost 25 years by Mahealani Uchiyama as the artistic director and kumu hula, her vision is to provide a place where students of all ages and abilities can take part in multicultural dance experience through traditional training, lecture, demonstrations, performance opportunities and workshops with master teachers.
We approach dance as a manifestation of the human spirit, rather than merely a collection of movements. Our students are encouraged to explore and celebrate their cultural differences and common humanity.
She is the director of Hālau KaUaTuahine, an internationally recognized company of dancers and musicians who are dedicated to the perpetuation of the performing arts of Hawai’i and Tahiti. The hālau is is named after the gentle “sister” rain that falls in the valley of Mānoa in Honolulu. They have won numerous awards at the San Jose Tahiti Fete’, including top honors in the Drumming and Music Categories. They also perform internationally, having appeared in venues ranging from the Hollywood Bowl, the Ka ʻAha Hula ʻO Hālauaola of Maui, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi, the Heiva celebrations of Tahiti French Polynesia and the National Museum of New Zealand.
The Center offers a beautiful, airy space in West Berkeley which features 1,750 square feet, the latest wood sprung floor and mirrors. There’s plenty of free parking, excellent light and a quiet and inspiring atmosphere. Safe and secure for evening classes and performances with a seating capacity of ninety. We are conveniently located with easy freeway access.
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Under the tutelage of my Kumu (teacher) at the University of Hawaiʻi.
Over 45 years as a performer and teacher of traditional Hawaiian and Tahitian dance and music.
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About the lesson
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- +2
levels :
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Students are usually placed in an introductory class with other beginning level students. They are slowly guided into the technical basics (footwork, posture, hand gestures) of the tradition. They are simultaneously given cultural background.
Men, women and children ranging in age from five to 85.
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So You Want To Study Hula
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Our recent performance at the Kū Mai Ka Hula Competition on Maui.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
Prospective students should think through their willingness to adhere to cultural norms which may be different than what they are accustomed to.
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Price
- $72
Pack prices
- 5h: $360
- 10h: $720
free lessons
The first lesson with Kumu will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
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- $72/h
Details
We are a hālau and our instruction is offered with a tuition of $55 per month. Quarterly tuition is also available at $130. Drop in is not encouraged but is possible for first time prospective students.
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