Start Dancing

This is best if there is one specific class you’d like to try. No need to book in advance, just come along to the studio and pay by card.
Classes are 1hr / £14, unless otherwise noted.

The easiest way to try your first 4 classes

If you're curious and want to experience the dances before committing, the Intro Pass lets you try four different classes and find the rhythm that suits you.

You can explore any 4 classes across 2 weeks:
Hula Basics (Saturday 11am)
‘Ori Basics (Saturday 12pm)
Hula Training (Tuesday 6.30pm)
‘Ori Training (Tuesday 6.30pm)
Siva Sāmoa (Wednesday 6.30pm)

*Note this is to try each class once and does not apply to Music Classes, Workshops, or the Beginner Foundation Course.

This is a great place to truly begin.

Our 8-week Beginner Foundation Course offers a deeper introduction to Polynesian dance and culture.

You will learn not only how we move, but also why.

The course includes:

• Step-by-step technique breakdowns

• Cultural history and context

• Language and storytelling

• Musicality and rhythm

• Connection to self, other dancers, and the world around us

This course welcomes:

• All genders

• All body types

• Ages 12+

• Absolutely no dance experience required

Hula
Hawaiian Hula is incredibly dynamic, moving from fluid and graceful to powerful and emotive. Think grounding rhythms, soulful melodies, and uplifting movements. It can be a deeply meditative practice, allowing each dancer to challenge themselves at a pace that feels right for them.

‘Ori Tahiti
Tahitian ‘Ori is deeply invigorating, moving from sharp and energetic to sensuous and expressive. Think exhilarating drum beats, joyful strums, and vibrant movement. It can be a sweaty and spirited practice, pushing dancers in stamina, grace, coordination, and release.

Siva Sāmoa
Sāmoan Siva animated and lively, embodying grace and refinement, joy and expression. Think upbeat tunes and singing, group-based exercises, and playful movements. It can be an expressive and enlivening practice, enhancing elegance and encouraging communal connectedness.

About our Classes:

All are welcome
People of all ages, genders, abilities, and backgrounds are welcome to join any of our Beginners+ classes. No prior dance experience necessary. Drop in anytime or try the Intro Pass for a discounted way to explore more styles/classes.

Supporting various levels
Our Beginners+ classes are great for people who have never danced a single step in their lives, while also supporting those who want to strengthen their foundations. There is no judgment or expectation, and only kindness, curiosity, and respect are necessary!

Join anytime
Each class has its own identity and can be taken as a standalone session, so you can join at any time.
At the same time, classes build progressively week by week, and can be paired (for example: Basics + Training) to support deeper skill development.
Each class is 1hr and £14, or stay for both hours (ie: Hula Basics, then ‘Ori Basics) for £26.

Class Details

• Class length: 1 hour

• Price: £14 per class

• Stay for two classes: £26 (e.g., Hula Basics + ‘Ori Basics)

What to Bring
Wear comfortable clothing you can move in and bring water.
We have spare Pareo/Pa’u (practice skirts) available to borrow during class.
Filtered water and tap water are freely available at the studio.

About our Studio:
We are a community-run studio in a warm and grounding space created with aloha. Our teachers and ‘ohana foster a fun and supportive environment centering joy and connection over perfection.

A message for our more nervous dancers:
Whether you are concerned about ability, mobility, age, or just the idea of dancing around other people, we hear you! Any given class will have first-time dancers, many of whom claim to have two left feet. You are not alone! We know that movement can feel deeply vulnerable, and we understand that attending a dance class can feel intimidating. That’s why we have built our school on values that welcome the act and process of learning, and centre joy and connection over perfection. Of course, it will likely feel a bit awkward when you first start moving, just like picking up any new language! So just come along, two left feet and all, and we will look after you.