This program was designed for women discovering ‘Ori Tahiti for the very first time and it was specifically created for online learning.
Included in the Tipanie Membership (€33.50/month).
As soon as you join Tipanie, you’ll get instant access to all the classes from Weeks 1 to 4. Then, every month, a new set of 4 weeks will unlock progressively.
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It is divided into “16 Weeks”. Each week, we will explore 2 to 3 foundational hip movements in detail — from breakdowns, to demonstrations, to guided practice.
However, I want you to see these section names as a structure to help you navigate the program, not as a strict timeline you need to keep up with.
I also highly encourage you to repeat the same classes as many times as you’d like.
Just because something is placed in the “Week 1” section doesn’t mean it should be mastered in a week. Far from it.
In fact, when you eventually join our intermediate-level classes (‘OTF), you’ll notice that we still practice many of the same foundational movements introduced in Week 1. That’s because repetition is what develops hip mobility, fluidity, coordination, and body awareness.
The foundations never disappear. We simply keep refining them.
If you have any questions along the way, feel free to use the comment section to ask me.
Are you ready? Let’s dive in 
Curriculum
- 17 Sections
- 36 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Start hereBefore we start moving, I would like to properly introduce you to the culture of ‘Ori Tahiti. Because what makes this dance so magnetic goes far beyond movement and technique. Of course, as dancers, we are naturally drawn to rhythm and to the way the body becomes an instrument of the music and emotions. And we will dive into that in Week 1. But before anything else, it is important to understand, appreciate, and respect the heritage behind this dance. Enjoy ✨5
- Week 1: Ta'iri Tamau6
- Week 2: Varu2
- Week 3: 'Ote'a Basic GesturesIn this class, you’ll learn the fundamental hand gestures used in ‘ōte’a (percussion-led dance). We’ll finish with a short fa’arapu discovery sequence, something we’ll dive deeper in week 5.1
- Week 4: Tumami1
- Week 5: Fa'arapu1
- Week 6: Follow-alongs2
- Week 7: Tamau Taere1
- Week 8: 'Aparima Basic GesturesIn ‘aparima, there are endless ways to express a theme, a word, or an emotion through gestures. So instead of trying to cover every possible gesture, I want to give you something more useful: the tools to create clean, graceful lines with your arms and hands. In this week’s lessons, I’ll demonstrate a few key gestures, break them down step by step, and then we’ll practice them together.4
- Week 9: 'Afata1
- Week 10: Follow-alongs2
- Week 11: Tarou and Toro2
- Week 12: 'OTF sessionYour assignment this week is to try an ‘OTF session. And the key word here is try. You can do the whole class or stop at any water break. You’re not performing, comparing, or judging yourself. Just allow yourself to explore the movements, feel the rhythm, and be part of the group. Part 1 (before the first water break) is where we warm up, build hip mobility, and develop coordination. It should feel a little challenging, but not overwhelming. And if it does feel overwhelming, that’s perfectly okay. Take a step back and spend more time with the previous classes. In Part 2, we increase the rhythm and push the combinations a little further. Part 3 is the finish line. This is where we experience dancing while the body is slightly tired. And something magical starts to happen there: your muscles begin to relax and naturally search for the most efficient, energy-saving way to perform the movement.1
- Week 13: Tuane'e1
- Week 14: Follow-alongs2
- Week 15: Fa'aruru and Ope2
- Week 16: Follow-alongs2
Course Includes:
- Price:
in Membership
Lessons:36- Language:English