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World Culture at Still & Moving Center

Whenever you walk through our doors or find your way online with us, you enter a space of global citizenship at Still & Moving Center. We honor you, no matter what part of the globe you may hale from. With the concept of aloha from Hawaiian Culture as our guiding principle, we do our best to put that friendship, goodwill, and love into every interaction with you.

As a cultural center in Hawaii and online, Still & Moving Center actively seeks out teachers and teacher trainers from the world’s many mindful movement practices and mind still practices, such as Meditation, enlightening conversation and Sacred Sound. You’ll regularly find here: Hula and Ukulele from Hawaii, Yoga and Bollywood dancing from India, Qigong from Korea, the Feldenkrais Method from Israel, Tai Chi from China, ELDOA Method from France, Turkish Belly Dance, and Afro Dance! Keep your eyes open and you’ll find here special workshops, trainings and performances from around the world… perhaps Samba or Capoeira from Brazil? Bharata Natyam dance from Sri Lanka or South India? A Contemporary Dance teacher from Belgium?

We may seem to occupy a small space on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, yet Still & Moving Center has served as a cultural center and hub for the world since we opened in 2011. A cultured person is a person of learning. Inspired by the Institute of World Culture, Still & Moving Center cultivates and serves lifelong learners through Hula, yoga, and world wisdom traditions. For that reason, the people you will meet here at Still & Moving Center have traveled, come from different backgrounds, or explored the world of thought as well as movement. As a cultural center in Hawaii and online, we commit ourselves to lifelong learning for the sake of body, mind and soul. We are kind, accepting, welcoming and generous spirited.

Our annual Still & Moving Center Almanac provides quotes from everyone from the Dalai Lama to Dolly Parton… and everyone in between, from Saint Francis, to Rumi, Maya Angelou, Abraham Lincoln, Helena Blavatsky, and beyond. You can learn in the Almanac when the Berlin Wall came down, or when the 13th Amendment freed American slaves, or when the first photograph of a star was taken. And you have a chance to converse on deep themes in both our Saturday conversations called Gems from the Wisdom Traditions and our Sunday Satsang sessions.

Culture is about celebration! We actively celebrate Easter, May Day is Lei Day, Diwali (the India festival of lights), Gandhi’s birthday, and the Winter Solstice, and many other events as they arise, such as the Whales for World Peace Project. Culture entails community, friendship and family –‘ohana, as we say in Hawaii. And we celebrate all of these with you in joy, every day! Join our cultural center in person and online today.

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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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