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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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Jan 22, 2023 January 22, 2023, - April 30, 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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Feb 05, 2023 February 5, 2023, - April 30, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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    This class is for 7 to 12 year olds 12 week Spring Series: February 5  to April 30, 2023 (no class Apr 9)Sundays 9:15-10:15 amPlus performance for May Day- May 6, 2023 Price: $230Participation in this hula halau (school) is one of the best introductions to Hawaiian language and culture. Children will learn […]

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Feb 16, 2023 February 16, 2023, - May 4, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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    This class is for 3 to 6 year olds 12 week Spring Series:  February 16 to May 4, 2023Thursdays, 4:00-4:45 pmPlus performance for May Day, May 6, 2023 Price: $230Participation in this hula halau (school) is one of the best introductions to Hawaiian language and culture. Children will learn both hula kahiko (ancient […]

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Mar 23, 2023 March 23, 2023, - May 6, 2023,
HI United States
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Who’s interested in having PeleKai Coffee open in the evenings? Award-winning cafe owner Emily Hunt is wondering whether she’ll have patrons if she opens the cafe for evening business.  Imagine coming to an evening class knowing you can: Recharge between work and class with a snack or nice beverage Meet with classmates and teachers at […]

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Mar 27, 2023 March 27, 2023, - May 15, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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7-Week Series:Mar 27 to May 15, 2023(no class Apr 10, 2023)Mondays 5:30 - 6:30 pm HST$210 plus tax What does it feel like to move in and suspend in the air, and have increased body awareness and balance? This is your series, designed for those who are new to the aerial experience. Here is your […]

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Mar 28, 2023 March 28, 2023, - May 9, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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7 Week Series:Mar 28 to May 9, 2023Tuesdays, 7:15-8:15 pm HST $210 plus tax By the end of this 7 week series, you will have co-created a choreography inspired by a piece of music, a poem, a person or a work of art. Class will consist of a warm up, stretching and conditioning, followed by […]

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Mar 31, 2023 March 31, 2023, - May 12, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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7-Week Series:March 31 to May 12, 2023Fridays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm HST$210 plus tax Prerequisite: Intro to Aerial silks and instructor permission. This class is designed for students who have knowledge of climbing, foot locks, inversions and balance work in the knot. Throughout the lessons, we will work on climbs, locks, wraps, and basic progressions. […]

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Mar 31, 2023 March 31, 2023, - May 5, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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In-personFridays, 5:45-6:45pm HSTMar 31- May 5, 2023**Except April 7, 2023 $115 plus tax- regular rate$95 plus tax - starving artist rateStudents will have the opportunity to perform in Still & Moving’s MayDay celebration May 6, 2023    “Throughout my professional dance career, the rhythmical structures that I learned in Indian dance class gave me an […]

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Mar 31, 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. In celebration of Women's History Month we are proud to be supporting the YWCA in their mission to empower women, fight gender inequality, and eliminate racism.

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Apr 01, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Global, HI United States
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In-person onlySaturday, April 1, 20237:00 - 9:00 pm By donation: sliding scale from $15 to $25Max attendance 25– Dance to LIVE music with acclaimed musicians – No experience necessary– Receive simple instruction for each of the approximately 8 dances– Dance mostly in a circle and sometimes as partners– A lot like folk dancing, move to words and mantras […]

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