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looking to spice up your mondays? your dancing? your LIFE?

meet me at the CARD (cville) dance studio tonight at 6 until 8. It's going to be my first dance class since I went around the world. I'm a little anxious (I need to do some prep work today), but mostly excited.

I love this form of dance. It's warm, it's sensual, it's sexy and it's challenging! The thing I love most about it is that the culture from which this beautiful art form was created, is still alive, and ever-developing. The dance comes direct from the islands; the language we learn/hear, the music and the technique can all be found in the pacific. I've seen it; living in Tahiti, every day I heard drums. Almost as often I saw dancers, in random places - yards, community spaces, beaches, markets. Sounds weird, but it's true.

I hope you let me show this to you. I think you'll grow to love it as I do.

Mon, June 15, 2009 - 7:38 AM permalink - 2 comments

where are all the dancers at?!

Seems like early in the spring there were a lot of dance events happening. I saw a number of new students visiting my studio. I myself attended a number of new dance classes, and gave some Tahitian workshops to inquisitive belly dancers. Now it seems that the energy has changed. *sigh* I miss my dance sistahs and bruddahs....

I'll make you a deal; Any interested persons who want to try out my class and see what it's like is welcome to come for 2 free classes. Either on the same day (as I teach 2 back to back) or 2 different weeks. Just drop me an email to let me know what days you'll be visiting, and it's a done deal. aniseh@earthlink.net ... this seems like a good way to bring the energy back, huh?

hugs - aniseh

Wed, October 15, 2008 - 11:05 AM permalink - 3 comments

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!

Mon, August 25, 2008 - 11:02 AM permalink - 1 comment

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

Thu, July 10, 2008 - 12:54 PM permalink - 2 comments

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

Sun, July 6, 2008 - 1:45 AM permalink - 2 comments

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about me

I'm a Tahitian Dance troupe director and instructor based in Charlottesville Virginia, and I celebrate Tahitian culture through learning and teaching Tahitian words, songs and dances.

I've been a dancer all my life, but have been studying Tahitian dance for 8 years; in California, I danced with Ka Ua Tuahine Polynesian Dance Company, an award winning ensemble based out of Berkeley California. I was one of 7 student dancers invited to travel to Papeete, Tahiti in the summer of 2002 to study and perform with one of Tahiti's preeminent dance ensembles, Ori Here Maohi Dance Company. I was in Paris for 8 months of 2005, studying and dancing with Fetia Tahiti in Paris, France. We performed throughout Paris and toured south to Nice and Cannes. Currently I teach classes in McGuffey Art Center. See www.aniseh.net for more info!

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looking to spice up your mondays? your dancing? your LIFE? (blog entry) meet me at the CARD (cville) dance studio tonight at 6 until 8. It's going to be my first dance class since I went around the world. I'm a little anxious (I need to do some prep work today), but mostly excited.

I love this form of dance. ... read more

blog entry posted Mon, June 15, 2009 - 7:38 AM permalink - 2 comments

Polynesian Dance Classes Begin again! Celebrate the summer by dancing like an Island Grrl ( events » arts ) Returned from my trip around the world, where I witnessed beautiful dance arts from numerous cultures. I'm ready to bring that energy back to our community with Polynesian dance class. We'll focus on Tahitian Ori and Hawaiian Hula.
see www.anis... read more

event starts Monday, June 15, 2009 - 6:00 PM

where are all the dancers at?! (blog entry) Seems like early in the spring there were a lot of dance events happening. I saw a number of new students visiting my studio. I myself attended a number of new dance classes, and gave some Tahitian workshops to inquisitive belly dancers. Now it... read more

blog entry posted Wed, October 15, 2008 - 11:05 AM permalink - 3 comments

Tahitian Ori - New sessions begin tomorrow! ( events » arts ) Here are the particulars:
6-7pm Ori Technique
7-8pm Tahitian choreography
McGuffey Art Center - Studio 11 (ring the bell under the window in the back parking lot if the door is locked).
Class fee is $10 or $15 to attend both

If you are a ... read more

event starts Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 6:00 PM

New session Tahitian Ori (dance) begins September 4th at 6pm! (blog entry) 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 experi... read more

blog entry posted Mon, August 25, 2008 - 11:02 AM permalink - 1 comment

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