List of Events
Keiki Hula Halau 3-6 Years Old – Series with Kumu Hula Malia Helela: Feb 12 – June 4
February 12, 2017 3-6 Years Old – 10:30 – 11:15 am – Feb 12, 19, 26 – Mar 5, 12, 26 (away March 19th no Class) – Apr 2, 9, 23 (off 16th Easter) – May 7, 13 (Saturday May Lei celebration), off Mother’s Day May 14th – May 21, 28 – June 4 $195 Drop In (only for Feb 12 & 19 classes): $15 per class Participating in this hula halau (school) is one of the best introductions to…
Finger Light Groove with Miranda Rudegeair (sub)
April 14, 2017 Price $12. Dance buddy $ 21 for twoThe ultimate group dance experience! Light up the night sky as you dance your heart out with finger lights in this simple, fun and interactive dance experience that everyone can do. Get on the dance floor, unite in a simple movement, put your heart into it and GROOVE! Watch this to see what Finger Light GROOVE looks like.Get the Still & Moving App
June Bloom & a Whale’s Tune Family Event – with Indian food
Festive Event on Mouna Farm FREE! Pre-registration. June blossoms into a colorful display of talent at Still & Moving Center. Largely featuring ocean and whale themes, our performances and demonstrations include: Partner Acrobatics - with Brian Batson & Regina Lumsden with students Keiki & Adult Aerial Performances - lyra and silks - with the students of Megan Rhoden & Kezia Holm Belly Dance - with Murat Demirtas & students Keiki & Adult Hula & Oli - Kumu Malia’s students…
Introduction to Nia and Hawaiian Experience retreat package with Winalee Zeeb
August 30, 2017 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Experience the Joy of Movement! Come and move with the infectiously vibrant international Nia Trainer, Winalee Zeeb! One of the amazing talents of a fabulous teacher like Winalee is her ability to make the Nia class easy for first-time beginners and exciting for people with decades of experience. With the “Intro to Nia” retreat package, you will enter the Nia universe in an immersive way through the inspiring lense of master…
Samba Workshop with Natalina Monteiro
November 4, 2017 Price: $39Samba is a lively, rhythmical dance authentic to Afro-Brazilian people. The black/African people in Brazil brought much of their music and dance culture with them upon arriving in many Latin American countries. Samba music is very similar to and has been influenced by many Angolan music genres. Various other Latin American music genres and dances have also seeped into Samba. The Samba music rhythm has been danced in Brazil since its inception in the late 16th…
N’dombolo Workshop with Natalina Monteiro
November 18, 2017 Price: $39N’dombolo is the name associated with a dance originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The dance is derived from the Congolese rumba and the soukous. It has gained popularity and success in Africa and France, and thanks to Natalina is coming to the islands for us! Inspired by traditional African dances, N’dombolo is based on a back and forth body balance movement. While the undulations of the pelvis are more gentle for women, they are…
Nia Mentorship Series: “Wild” Routine by Debbie Rosas with Renée Tillotson, Nia Black Belt, 1st degree
October 1, 2017 @ 9:15 am - 10:25 am Online & In Person 13 week series: November 5, 12, 19 (No class on Nov 26 – Thanksgiving); December 3, 10, 17 (No class on Dec 24 – Christmas); January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11, 18. Sundays: 9:15 – 10:25 am (for Nia White Belt and higher) 9:00-9:15 am (for higher belt levels to review Blue Belt principals) no additional chargeThe series is conducted in person at Still…
American Tribal Belly Dance with Dayl Workman
January 14, 2018 Price: $39American Tribal Style (ATS) belly dance is a celebration of feminine and evocative movements that are rooted in the earth. It has been designed to bring out the best in people of all ages, shapes and sizes. The dance is created through group improvisation using a common vocabulary of movements, steps and cues. ATS combines movement from folkloric inspired dances to a fusion of modern and ancient dance techniques from North India, the Middle East, Spain…
Nia Starter Kit 1 Workshop + 2 weeks of Nia with Krista Hiser
March 3, 2018 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm $39 Golden Circle Members: $19 Once you are comfortable with the basics, Nia class becomes a fantastic, joyful workout. You can bust a sweat if you want to and condition your whole body – all without impact. Nia releases stress, heightens awareness and heals the body. You can have as much fun as a little kid letting loose on the playground! Here’s your chance to grasp the elements that make up…
Animal Mindfulness Dance Workshop with Eddie Bruno Oroyan
Saturday & Sunday, April 21-22, 3:30-6:30pm $59 for one, $99 for bothGolden Circle members: 20% discountStudents/Fixed Income Senior/Starving Artist! discount: $29 for one / $49 for bothANIMAL MINDFULNESS We will wake up in the body what it seems to not remember. This open level movement exploration and contemporary dance workshop mindfully trains the brain alongside the body, to develop awareness and choice. The workshop will range from meditative to impulsive, but with an ‘as we are, not as we want…
Nia Green Belt Intensive Training – Learning to teach Nia! With: Winalee Zeeb, International Nia Trainer
September 13, 2018 - September 17, 2018 45 hours of trainingOpen to: all Nia Belts, all levels For more information, you can email Winalee directly: winalee@nianow.com Focus: Music-Movement-Magic Intent: To condition the central nervous system This 5-day training comprehensively helps you to transform the White Belt principles into real, on-the-dancefloor teaching skills with clarity. New teachers develop confidence, craft and skill by learning and practicing the foundations of teaching. Seasoned teachers refine and deepen their understanding, building on their craft…
Bollywood Dance Performance Series with Willow Chang
Sunday, August 30, 2020 Mondays 7:45-8:45 pm Oct 29 and Nov 5Important additional dates: Nov 10 afternoon, Dress rehearsal time with whole cast, TBA Nov 11 Diwali performance 5-7 pm Learn Bollywood choreography with Miss Willow! Designed for experienced/continuing dancers to complete an original Bollywood choreography for performance. We’ll cover performance dynamics, facial expression, energy use and elements of Indian dance. We’ll showcase our dance at the November 11th Diwali celebration at Still & Moving Center, as well as…
Nia Special Class with Helen Terry, Nia Trainer
December 17, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Get a taste of Nia at our Holiday Merry & Bright celebrationDecember 16 at 5 pmSpecial Nia class:December 17 11am -12 pmPrice $4 at the front desk + the regular way you pay for class: membership, class pack or drop-in-in “My ideal? to contribute to you personalizing your Nia journey, help dreams come true, encourage you to be the best you can be and live a glorious life.” – Helen TerryHellen…
Hawaiian Hula for Healing Workshop with Malia Helela, Kumu Hula
May 4, 2019 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Price: $79 per person $49 children under 14 English/JapaneseCelebrating the long-standing relationship between Japan’s Imperial Family and the Kingdom of Hawaii, we welcome our Golden Week visitors to savor some Hawaiian healing. The process of healing unfolds in many steps. Drawing on lessons of hula, lei making, lomilomi, ceremony and oli (chanting), students weave healing practices into a tailored treatment that addresses body, mind and spirit. The activity is led by kumu hula, Mālia…
Black Earth – Open Rehearsal
Dr. Nathalie Guillaume accompanied on the percussions by BRADY GIUSTA of AZATO MUSIC No CostWhat if the “Black Earth” could speak of her-story? What would she say of all that has happened to her children? Exploring the relationship between text and dance, this special presentation is part spoken word, drama, music, and meditation. This interactive performance will surely make your soul travel with the deities and spirits that are still alive in the mystic forests, jungles and rivers of the Americas.…
Nia Mentorship: “Deep Dive” Routine
September 1, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am 13 week series, Sundays, 9-10:15 am: Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct 6, 20, Nov, 3, 10, 17 Dec 1, 8, 15 $169 for the 13 week Series ($13/session) For those who can only attend the parts of the series, $20 drop-in rate applies.DEEP DIVE ROUTINE Be like water and connect to the liquid space within the body and with each movement you make with Nia’s “Deep Dive.” Winalee Zeeb’s…
Bellydance class series with Samantha Giridhar
Saturdays, Sep 21 to Oct 19, 20191:30-2:30pmRegular Class Packs and Memberships apply. In this 5-week series, students will learn a full choreography in the American Cabaret style of belly dance – any level is welcome! The piece will be upbeat and joyful – representative of celebration! Students will have the opportunity to perform the piece as a part of the annual Diwali celebration at Still and Moving Center.Samantha Giridhar Sammie is a belly dancer instructor and performer on the island…
Family Sunday at the Honolulu Museum of Art with Malia Helela
November 17, 2019 11 am-1 pmFREEStill & Moving Center will celebrate the Hawaiian season of peace, Makahiki, at the Hawaiian new year at the Honolulu Museum of Art. Kumu Mālia will lead her hula halau in a public hula performance followed by a Keiki Hula and storytelling activity. Each month the museum hosts Family Sunday with a different theme relating to a cultural event, art concept, or exhibition. For November, the theme is Makahiki, honoring the god Lono. Hula PerformanceStill…
Whales for World Peace with Sooriya Kumar
Festive Event on Mouna Farm with Vegetarian Potluck Sunday, November 24, 2019 3:30 - 6:30 pm Vegetarian potluck dishes gratefully welcomedContact Still & Moving Center to coordinate rides: 808.397.7678 Participate in: Pounding Copper Whale Sculptures with Sooriya Kumar Dance with recording artist Faith Rivera Turkish Belly Dance with Murat Demirtas Indian Yoga with Kendra Gillis International Nia with Renée Tillotson Chinese Tai Chi with Cynthia Murata Enjoy: “The Power of Now” original song by Faith Rivera Hawaiian Hula & Oli by Malia…
Merry & Bright Winter Celebration with Still & Moving Ohana
December 15, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Letʻs celebrate the season with lightness of heart and jolly good cheer!!! Winter solstice is a time of celebration the world over, with candles and fires burning bright to welcome the return of the sun! The Keiki Hula and Aerial classes will enchant you with their merry dances, moves, songs and bright smiles. Enjoy the singing voices of two veteran Hawaii performers: Al Harrington and Faith Rivera! Enjoy performance of graceful…
Intro to Nia – Workshop with Class with Valerie Sanchez
January 23 @ 12:00 am Want to try a Nia class?Already take Nia dance and want to learn the basics?Been dancing Nia for years and want a boost? Seize this opportunity to discover a fabulous workout! Nia offers: the joy of dance, the power and precision of the martial arts and the restorative and relaxation techniques of the healing arts – all in ONE class. Perfect for beginners and seasoned students alike! $39 In this workshop you will: • learn…
Keiki Hula Spring Series with Malia Helela
February 2 – April 26, 2020 (no class on Easter, April 12) Spring Series: 12 weeksChildren who participate in hula halau (school) receive one of the best introductions to Hawaiian language and culture. Kumu Mālia teaches the basic moves of both hula kahiko (ancient hula) and hula auana (modern hula), as well as oli (Hawaiian chanting). Keiki (children) also learn a true appreciation for nature and how to make flower lei. As students progress through the halau, they learn to…
May Day Lei Day Celebration – Hula Halau Performance & Fundraiser
Saturday, May 13th, 2017 3:00 – 4:30 pm Pupu potluck Your $10+ donation gratefully receivedEach year, Kumu Hula Mālia Helela chooses a theme for all hula classes taught at Still & Moving Center. This year, it is gratitude for family. Just as we string flowers one after the other onto a common thread, our hula dancers are flowers that are joined by a collective gratitude for family and tradition. Our students range in age from preschoolers in keiki hula halau…
Keiki Hula Summer Series – LIVE ONLINE with Malia Helela
May 31, June 7, June 14, June 28 2020 *NO CLASS June 21 – Happy Father’s Day!! Price: $60, Reserve Your Spot Keiki Hula 3-6 Year Olds: Sundays 8:30 am – 9:15 amKeiki Hula 7-12 Year Olds: Sundays 9:30 am – 10:30 amChildren who participate in hula hālau (school) receive one of the best introductions to Hawaiian language and culture. Kumu Mālia teaches the basic moves of both hula kahiko (ancient hula) and hula ‘auana (modern hula), as well as…
Turkish Belly Dance Workout – LIVE ONLINE, INTERACTIVE with Murat Demirtas
Sunday, May 31, 2020 10:00am – 12:00pm (HST)$39Shoestring budget price: $29Have you ever wondered how a belly dance teacher might give themselves a great workout? This is your chance to sneak into a dance teacher’s ‘home studio’ and follow along. In addition to a getting an intro to Turkish Belly Dance as a whole-body practice, you’ll also focus on your hips, core and arms – with great music as you go! Your teacher Murat Demirtas teaches not only dance, but…
African Dance Master Class with Alhassane Camara (Guinea)
May 13, 2013 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $15 – $20 sliding scale to benefit the master teacherAlhassane “Papin” Camara Alhassane “Papin” Camara was born in Conakry, Guinea, West Africa. His mother, Dah Camara was a dancer and Alhassane has been blessed with the same innate talent. He followed this calling, and by 11 years of age, he was fully immersed in Ballet Tayely in Guinea, studying, and performing traditional Guinea dances. Alhassane continued to excel, not only as a…
Nia Mentorship Series: Feeling Routine – with Winalee Zeeb & Renée Tillotson
May 10 @ 9:00 am - August 9 @ 10:15 am Sundays 9:00-10:15 am (HST)13 Week series May 10 – August 9, 2020, skipping July 5thFor Nia Belts, White Belt or above FREE during turbulent times (payment options also available for those who feel inclined) Note: Continuity is important for keeping the circle of community. Renée and Winalee ask that you commit to attending the entire seriesDelve into the “Feeling” routine as a powerful movement tool to discover more about…
Ecstatic Heartbeat Wave Continuum Dance! LIVE ONLINE, Interactive with Eva Geueke
Ecstatic Heartbeat Wave Continuum Dance! LIVE ONLINE, Interactive with Eva Geueke Friday, August 21, 2020 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm HST $18 Golden Circle Membership Discount: 20% Dive in with Wave Continuum’s breath and sound to open your heart-space through movement. From that connection ride the wave of music that may lead you from slow to ecstatic and wild, to lyrical, to return to a slowed down pace, into deep relaxation and sacred heart centeredness. This dance can be a…
Nia Blue Belt Intensive Training with Winalee Zeeb
September 16, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - September 22, 2019 @ 5:00 pm Training Cost: $1,599$799.50 registration fee + $799.50 instruction fee About the Nia Blue BeltFocus: Art of Communication | Intent: To create intimacy through somatic relationshipsNia Blue Belt is a weeklong intensive training, the second level of Nia education after White Belt. Blue Belt explores how to create healthy relationships through body-centered communication. This intensive introduces the next set of 13 Nia principles, and which starts from the…
Diwali Celebration of Light 2020 Comes to YOU! – LIVE ONLINE, Interactive with Renée Tillotson & the Still & Moving Center Community
Diwali Celebration of Light 2020 Comes to YOU! – LIVE ONLINE, Interactive with Renée Tillotson & the Still & Moving Center Community Saturday, November 14, 2020 HST 4:30 – 6:00 pm Live Ramayana story comes to You! 6:00 – 7:00 pm Feast together online Free!This is a Diwali Celebration of Light such as we’ve never experienced before! As always, we’ll enact the Ramayana epic behind this Indian holiday. Light up your night with this Diwali Celebration of Light such…