~Glenda "Aiwa" Florez~ Follow us on facebook by clicking on the picture!
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Most of the classes are taught by Glenda (Aiwa). The structure of classes include warm-up with technique specific to type of class, drills, and choreography. Choreography varies from Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced class. Aiwa teaches her Hula classes with the ILIMA style of dance that was taught by Kumu Kas Nakamura from Halau Pulama Mau Ke Aloha Ka Ohana Ilima- MD. She teaches her Tahitian classes with styles from Kumu Mireille Thornton “MA” from The Mai-Kai Polynesian Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale FL. Mireille’s techniques are a fusion of modern with traditional and ancient style elements. MA would bring in teachers from the islands to work with the dancers and teach the dancers. The show would be changed every year. She has hired professionals from Polynesian Culture Center and from Tahiti (ex. Lorenzo~ Le Grande Ballet). Many dancers who have had the chance to work with Kumu Kas and Mireille Thornton are very blessed to have that opportunity.
Throughout the year Kalama students (children and adults) have the ability to participate in public performances throughout Colorado and recitals to show family and friends. Students also have the ability to purchase costumes and even learn how to make their own costumes with different workshops that we offer. Advanced students have the ability to join the “Performance Group”. This is done by instructor selection.
Please make sure that you dress in comfortable and loose fit clothing, bring water, and bring necessary implements. Get ready to have FUN, to learn, to exercise, and to meet our OHANA.
There is a $25.00 registration fee for EACH new student. Registration fees include class pareu and practice CD.
DROP-IN RATE:
$10.00
-OR-
8 CLASS PUNCHCARD
$64.00
(comes out to about $8.00 per class)
FAMILY MONTHLY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
CLASS PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Aiwa and her Professional Dancers can customize a Polynesian Workshop to fit your needs. We can offer combo dance workshops, technique workshops, choreography workshops, and more! We can instruct beginners or even advanced performers who would like to learn! Workshops can be done at any event! We are also available to travel although travel rates do apply. Sponsor Aiwa to do a workshop for your next event!
***Aiwa is also available for “Polynesian Dance Aerobics” workshops as she teaches a professional technique to aerobics instructors who would like to learn on how to incorporate “Polynesian Dance Aerobics” in the gym! Creative dance routines is incorporated into the popular aerobics “8 count” and even step routines. Strength Training Techniques are also incorported into this FUN WORKOUT! Call for more details!
Remember you can try any of our classes for free!!!
~THURSDAY CLASSES AND SATURDAY ClASSES~
Encore Dance:
(7 Hills Shopping Center)
18757 East Hampden Ave
#162
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 699-5678
Thursday
ALL CLASSES IN STUDIO 4
530pm-630pm Summer Session of Maori and Samoan Dances
630-7pm KEIKI (CHILDREN) CLASS Beginner/ Intermediate Hula and Tahitian for children 4 and up
7pm-8pm KANE (MEN) CLASS Beginner/ Intermediate Hula and Tahitian all ages
7pm-9pm Beginner Tahitian Dance Classes held in back studio
~ SATURDAY CLASSES ~
**Due to our busy summer show schedule please call for correct class times**
~ Tahitian Bootcamp~
This class is complete with LIVE DRUMMING, warm-ups, and drills. All ages and levels welcome. This class is a master class taught by 4 instructors. The instructors take turn teaching and correcting students.
~ Advanced Tahitian Performance Group~
Must have previous experience.
~ Intermediate/ Advanced Hula Class~
Hula Drills and Basics… multilevel experience may join.
Basic hula skills is needed to attend this class. This class consists of warm-ups and drills. On most days LIVE UKULELE is played by musicians to accompany dancers.
Beginner Drumming Class
This class will teach you the basics to drum by using the toere and pahu. You will learn different levels of beats by our Lead Drummer starting with the basics. You will be required to drum for 9am-10am Tahitian Dance Class for practice. Having your own toere is AWESOME but is not required to start learning.
Fire Knife Dance Class also available! Please call for more information.
*** Please do not bring food into the dance studios. Make sure drinks are in a spill proof container. No shoes allowed in the studios***
Halau Kalama provides polynesian entertainers for weddings, events and parties. Hula and Tahitian dance classes available. Located in Denver and Aurora Colorado. 303-363-4023 / 954-557-2254
