Learn to hula dance at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, where complimentary classes take place most days in the resort’s lobby.

Auntie Kaui, a hula dancer and instructor with 50 years experience, leads most of the classes offered Monday through Saturday at 3:45 p.m., and Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. until noon. Weekday classes are geared toward the younger set, with leis and grass skirts aplenty, while the Saturday morning lessons encourage guests of all ages to do the hula shake. And whether guests stay for five minutes or the full two-hour Saturday classes, they’ll learn a variety of chants and dances from such tropical locales as Hawaii, Tahiti and more.

Learn more about Disney’s Polynesian Resort

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Come join the fun Saturday December 1st, 2007 @ Cal Poly Pomona as the students of APPA (Academy of Polynesian Performing Arts) and the International Touring Company, The Polynesian Paradise Dancers present to you a show of Polynesian culture that is bound to keep you on the edge of your seat. We have an exciting show prepared for you! So make sure to mark your calendars and we hope to see you there!

Two Performances:

ACT I : “Humu” - The Fish That Wished Away His Colors
Presented by APPA (Academy of Polynesian Performing Arts)

ACT II: Original and new works by its company members
Presented by the International Touring Company, The Polynesian Paradise Dancers
With a special performance by our spectacular blindfolded fireknife performer.

Tickets are $15 presale and $20 at the door

For ticket information call (562) 945-2599 or email info@polynesianparadise.net

Sat. Dec. 1st, 2007 @ Cal Poly Pomona University Theatre
3801 W. Temple Ave, Building 25, Pomona, CA 91768

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The Polynesian Paradise Dancers, a professional Polynesian dance company based out of Santa Fe Springs, CA was invited by the military to bring a piece of home to thousands of U.S. troops abroad this summer.

During the 2-week tour (which ends today), the dance company visited military bases in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Marshall Islands, Guam, and Japan, performing a live Polynesian revue showcasing traditional and modern dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand and Samoa.

It’s always great to hear about people who are willing to do more to support our troops than just throwing a magnetic sticker on the back of their car.

Link to Polynesian Paradise Dancers website

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Black Pearl Design’s website has a great resource for finding Tahitian dance groups and live performances across the U.S. and the world.

The dance festival page lists upcoming events by date with links to the festival website and contact information, while the Dance Group page has complete information on dance styles, skill levels, and activities offered.

Tahitian Dance, Heiva, Fete, and Festivals page
Tahitian Dance Group page | Thanks Greg!

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Polynesian Paradise is a professional Polynesian entertainment company specializing in the traditional and modern dances of Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand and Samoa. The group has been very active since their inception in 1993 and is now doing over 300 performances a year.

Hollywood party planners seem to have taken notice. In the last few years the group has performed at the movie openings for Lilo and Stitch & 50 First Dates, and at corporate events and private functions for NBC, Visa, Disney, Arnold Schwarzeneggar, and Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn.

The group also performs at local festivals and holds weekly classes in Polynesian dance for beginning, intermediate, and advanced level dancers.

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