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		<title>Discover Tahitian ‘Aparima: Storytelling Through Dance Workshop with Jacinda, Nov 21, 1:30-3:25 pm</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Curious about Tahitian dance, but not sure where to begin? Come discover ‘aparima!

If you’ve ever been curious about Tahitian dance but felt a little intimidated by the fast, energetic movements that we typically associate with Tahitian dance, the ‘aparima style offers a wonderful way to step into the world of Tahitian dance through storytelling, music, gesture, and expression.

In this two-hour workshop, we’ll explore ‘aparima, a graceful and expressive style of Tahitian dance in which the hands and arms help tell a story. You’ll discover how gestures, rhythm, movement, and music work together to communicate ideas, emotions, and images—and how a dance can become a story without words.

You’ll also get a taste of what makes Tahitian dance uniquely its own: its musicality, movement vocabulary, cultural context, and expressive quality. We’ll learn a fun and accessible choreography designed to be enjoyable for dancers of all experience levels. No previous Tahitian dance experience is needed, and you don’t need to be a high-energy dancer to participate.

<strong>Already dance Hula or Hawaiian dance?</strong>
You may recognize the joy of storytelling through the hands, but you’ll also discover some wonderfully different approaches to movement, music, and expression.

<strong>New to Polynesian dance?</strong>
Welcome! This is a friendly place to begin exploring Tahitian dance, with no previous dance experience required.

Come ready to move, learn, laugh, and tell a story through dance. Whether you’re completely new to Tahitian dance or simply curious to experience a different side of it, ‘aparima is an inviting way to begin.]]></description>
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<p><strong>Online Only Access: </strong>Your <strong>Online</strong> workshop registration allows you to attend the workshop live-streaming, online. Registered students have access to video recordings of each class for 30 days following the workshop.</p>
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		<title>Polynesian Dance: Continuing the Journey with Tahitian Dance</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Take the next step in your Polynesian dance journey in this 12-week series exploring the exciting world of Tahitian dance. While this class builds naturally upon our summer Hula course, newcomers are warmly welcome. No previous experience is required.

Students will develop foundational Tahitian dance technique, including posture, hip movements, footwork, rhythm, and expression, while learning a complete choreography. We'll also explore the cultural traditions and history that make Tahitian dance a vibrant celebration of Polynesian heritage.

This class is designed to help students deepen their dance skills, gain confidence, and experience the joy and energy of Tahitian dance in a welcoming and encouraging environment.

No classes on October 10, November 28, and December 19]]></description>
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<li><b>Limited Availability for In-Person Classes: </b>In-person class spots are few and capped to allow for social distancing if necessary.</li>
<li>Your <strong>In-Person</strong> class registration secures your physical spot in the studio for all classes within the semester. In-Person registrants may attend the class live, in person, or virtually, live-streaming.</li>
<li><strong>Online</strong> registrants may attend the class virtually, live-streaming.</li>
<li>Miss a class? No problem! Registered students have access to video recordings of each class, so you can dance on your own schedule.</li>
<li>Curious about the curriculum? All registered students receive a password to access to the Sahara Dance curriculum for each level, including class choreography sheets.</li>
<li>In-Person classes are held at our Sahara Dance studio in Tenley: 4433 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington DC.</li>
<li><b>PLEASE NOTE: Registration confirmation and Zoom link will be sent approximately one hour prior to class. The Zoom link remains the same each week. </b>Registration will remain open up until 30 minutes prior to the class start time, or as spaces remain available.  The live-streaming access to classes are offered through Zoom and are Eastern Standard Time zone.</li>
<li>Classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.</li>
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