New session Tahitian Ori (dance) begins September 4th at 6pm!

It was a really wonderful summer. The performance troupe worked their hind ends off for months; we raised $$, made costumes, and rehearsed OVER AND OVER in preparation for the Virginia Beach Polynesian Fest. It was really our first travel experience as a group, and we had a wonderful time. We were one of the few dance troupes to bring musicians, and our musicians ROCKED the house. As soon as I'm able, I'll put some video up on my MySpace site to share with everyone.

I just wanted to let you know (and hopefully encourage you to spread the word) that we're beginning a new season on September 4th. The Ori class at McGuffey is really on-going, but this is a great time for new students to start. We'll be working on new (to everyone) choreographies and focusing more on technique basics. If you've felt any inclination to take my Tahitian class, now is a great time.

Also, if you're into drumming, Chip is going to begin a drum class soon... Check in with Mr. Staples about that if you're interested.

sending aloha!

Tahitian Dance updates

Iaorana all!
I hope this finds you doing well, and enjoying the summer season.
So many updates to share with you!

Classes! Richmond! Charlottesville!
1 - Dance and Drum workshop in Richmond sponsored by To The Earth
On Sunday July 20th from 3:30 to 5pm
Come and learn the fundamentals of Tahitian dance, as well as original
ote'a (fast) and ahuroa (slow) choreographies. If you're more the
drumming type, join in with Chip as he instructs a drum group in
learning two traditional Tahitian rhythms on To'ere (log) drum. Dance
workshop costs $30. Drum workshop costs $7. Pre-register through
www.totheearth.com/learn.html

2 - A new Charlottesville class session begins at McGuffey studio 11 on
Thursday August 21st from 6 to 8pm. Join us in celebrating the art of
Ori Tahiti (Tahitian dance). Class card costs $50 for 6 classes.
You'll learn Ori basics and original choreographies that will have you
singing and dancing your way home. All skill levels are welcome;
beginners are specially invited.

3 - stay tuned for Charlottesville drumming class info. Interested?
Drop me a line and let me know! I'll keep you posted on the details...

VA Beach 2nd Annual Polynesian Culture fest!
Mou'a Vahine Polynesian Dance Co of Charlottesville auditioned, and is
accepted to perform at VA Beach Polynesian Cultural Festival!
The 2nd Annual Polynesian Cultural Fest is on for Saturday, August 16th
in Virginia Beach at Neptune Park on the beach.
Come on out for a full day of beautiful dancing, intense polynesian
drum rhythms, and fire poi entertainers. Begins at 10am and runs until
dark.

How you can help us!
Mou'a Vahine is the beneficiary of a yard sale this coming Sunday July
13 from 8am until noon at 107 Robinson Woods (off Preston Avenue in
Charlottesville). This is to help raise travel funds to the Beach
event.
Lots of kids toys and clothes, furniture, stylish women and men's
clothing and tons of other household items. Sale from 8am until noon.
come on by and see what we have to offer, while supporting the
representation of Charlottesville's ONLY Tahitian Dance Troupe in the
Polynesian Fest.

Please feel free to help spread the word on any of these items.

With Aloha - Aniseh
www.aniseh.net

July 20th! To The Earth Ori Tahiti Workshop in Richmond

i'm really looking forward to teaching my Tahitian workshop in Richmond on July 20th.
The Journey down the Silk Roads event was very inspiring to me - dancing with you beautiful belly-dancing women of skill and grace.
I know now what I'm going to present, and I'm really excited about it.

Also I should mention that there will be live Tahitian drumming happening in our class, courtesy of Chip Staples.
He plans to offer a Tahitian drum workshop simultaneously to all who are interested.

Please contact me, Chip or any of the To The Earth womyn with Qs.

warmly looking forward! - Aniseh

Journey down the Silk Roads....

First mention how FABULOUS this event was. Thanks to Saahira for the obvious work and effort she put into this event. It was a lot of fun, very informational, and a great opportunity to dance with some beautiful women. I highly recommend you attend the next one!

Thanks too for letting me present a short class on Ori Tahiti. That was a lot of fun to teach to such skilled and graceful dancers. I can't wait for the next one!

warmly - Aniseh