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Global Dance Studio in Hawaii

Global Dance Studio in Hawaii Dancing is your birthright. Human beings dance. As a Hawaiian global dance studio that offers online and in person classes, Still & Moving Center operates on the premise that all bodies – all shapes, ages, fitness levels and abilities – are designed to dance. Here we infuse all our dance classes with joy and celebration. Be it freeform or choreographed dancing, you’ll find marvelous opportunities to make the mind-body-music connection.

Hula – the native dance of the Hawaiian Islands is our dance centerpiece at Still & Moving. Students from around the globe tune in weekly to take classes with our kumu kula (master hula teacher) Kumu Mālia Helelā. Hula hālau (schools) across the ocean fly their teachers here to study under Kumu Mālia.

Our global dance studio in Hawaii also offers a variety of other styles, from traditional to contemporary. Belly Dance comes from the Middle East, especially Turkey and Eygpt. Expressive Bollywood dancing from India, and Afro Dance from the African diaspora. Contemporary dance forms, such as Animal Mindfulness and Contact Improv, pop up in workshops and performances. We often invite visiting instructors from various modern and ethnic dance traditions around the world for classes, workshops and performances. In the past we have featured dances of the classical Bharatanatyam, dance from the Silk Road, Brazilian Samba, Indian Bhangra, Nepalese temple dancing, Ballet as Moving Meditation, Afrofunk, Yosakoi from Japan, a Middle Eastern Hafla, African Dance Master classes, Argentinian Tango, and dance for the deaf.

No matter the dance style you choose to learn with us, you will recieve clear instruction on safely performing the choreographed moves. If you feel open to exploration while dancing, you’ll find plenty of chances to explore! Immerse yourself in the rhythms of Nia FreeDance, Estatic Dance, and Wave Continuum for personal expression and growth. For a dance workout with yoga and martial arts sprinkled in, try a Nia class! Not able to visit us in person? Join one of our Bollywood or Belly Dance classes online!

All of our classes are taught LIVE – never pre-recorded.
Offered in 3 learning formats:

LIVE, Online: 
Virtual class that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home!

In-studio LIVESTREAM:
Join your fellow students in studio to follow your favorite virtual instructor streaming to our large screen monitors.

In-person:
Classes led the “old-fashioned” way- with your teacher leading the session in person in the studio.

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Aug 27, 2023 August 27, 2023, - December 10, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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The body is resilient. Human beings are born resilient. Nia movement and Nia routines provide the perfect map to develop body and life resilience skills.

Are you ready to systematically approach a new piece of Nia choreography each week? Ready to dive into deep conversation and exploration of how you live Nia in your life and in your teaching? This group experience provides you with week-by-week support, professional guidance, good cheer and friendship within a small, personalized context...

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Sep 17, 2023 September 17, 2023, - December 10, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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    This class is for 7 to 12 year olds 12 week Fall Series: Sep 17 to Dec 10, 2023 (no class Nov 26, 2023)Sundays, 3:30-4:30 pm Plus performances for Diwali Nov 12 and Merry & Bright Dec 16Price: $230   This class is for children aged 7-12 yrs old Participation in this hula […]

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Sep 21, 2023 September 21, 2023, - December 14, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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    This class is for 3 to 6 year olds 12 week Fall Series: Sep 21 to Dec 14, 2022 (no class Nov 23, 2022) Thursdays, 4:00- 4:45 pm Plus performances for Diwali Nov 12 and Merry & Bright Dec 16, 2023 Price: $230   This class is for children aged 3-6 yrs old Participation […]

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Sep 24, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
HI United States
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Sunday, September 24, 2023 5:00 - 7:00 pm (HST) Bundle & save with Kumu Malia's 2 hour workshops*:$69/ 1 Hawaiian Workshop$99/ 2 Hawaiian Workshops$139/ 3 Hawaiian Workshops *Includes: Puana Lomilomi workshop, Palena workshop, Waikiki Walk Story, Intro to HulaRather than an in-depth lomilomi training, this is a stand-alone event for you to enjoy on a […]

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Sep 25, 2023 September 25, 2023, - November 6, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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7-Week Series:September 25 to November 6, 2023Mondays 5:30 - 6:30 pm HST$210 plus tax This 7 week series will culminate in a performance for our annual Diwali Celebration Nov 12, 2023 What does it feel like to move in and suspend in the air, and have increased body awareness and balance? This is your series, […]

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Sep 26, 2023 September 26, 2023, - November 7, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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7 Week Series:September 26 to November 7, 2023Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm HST $210 plus tax Students will have the opportunity to perform at our annual Diwali celebration Nov 12, 2023 In this weekly series, keiki aerialists will learn choreography and routine progression. Possible apparatus include aerial hammock and lyra developing sequencing and move progression in preparation […]

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Sep 26, 2023 September 26, 2023, - November 7, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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7 Week Series:September 26 to November 7, 2023Tuesdays 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm $210 plus tax This 7 week series will culminate in a performance for our annual Diwali Celebration Nov 12, 2023 In this class, you will learn dance skills in the Hammock, as well as in floor exercises and stretching. The techniques and […]

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Sep 28, 2023 September 28, 2023, - November 9, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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7-Week Series:September 28 to November 9, 2023Thursdays, 7:15-8:15 pm HST$210 plus tax Participants in this series will have the opportunity to perform at our annual Diwali celebration Nov 12, 2023 Experience the thrill of applying your skill in the air to a new aerial apparatus, the Lyra! In this class, you will practice your skills […]

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Sep 29, 2023 September 29, 2023, - November 10, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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7-Week Series:September 29 to November 10, 2023Fridays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm HST$210 plus tax This 7 week series will culminate in a performance for our annual Diwali Celebration Nov 12, 2023 Prerequisite: Intro to Aerial silks and instructor permission. This class is designed for students who have knowledge of climbing, foot locks, inversions and balance […]

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Sep 29, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Global, HI United States
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Our mission is to bring more peace to the community and to the world. This activity is designed to fill you with serenity and healing that you can spread throughout your community, while at the same time spreading awareness and helping nonprofit organizations throughout Hawai'i continue their amazing work.

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