Dancing Tehani

:::Move Your World:::

Educational Dance Programs, Assemblies & Artist Residencies

MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of these programs is not only to advocate understanding of performance art through cultural history, but also to highlight the importance and influence performance has on society today. 

These multidisciplinary presentations focus on performance art as a universal language, connecting people by transcending all color lines and social barriers.

All educational dance performances and presentations integrate two or more subjects (including history, environmental science, social science and music theory).

All artist residencies meet the Visial And Performing Arts (VAPA) Content Standards for each grade level in the state of California. 

With a strong emphasis on Human Relations Education and Cultural Anthropology, these programs promote the importance of cultivating global community through solidarity and challenge participants to step out of preconceived notions and stereotypes (from hip hop to hula) through active learning and participation. 

Entertaining, engaging and inspiring, performances and programs are available for all ages. 

EDUCATIONAL DANCE PROGRAMS (all ages)

*For information on educational presentations for adults please visit Art Talks page*

**Dance Around the World: Exploring World History and Culture through Dance**

Fly around the world with Performance and Dance Anthropology!  See how art and performance reveals social, political, historical and environmental influences on cultures and its people.  A variety of dance implements and world music demonstrated.  Audience participation.

**A Glimpse of the Pacific: The Dances of Polynesia.**

Island hop with Tehani! Learn about the dances and rhythms from the islands of Polynesia. Programs covers the geography and culture of the seven islands of Polynesia: Hawaii, Samoa, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga and Marquesas. A talk on the purposes of these dances within their cultural framework. Audience participation.

**Baila!: Latin Dance’s African Roots and History Step by Step**

Learn a rich history with fascinating origins while dancing the steps of popular Latin American dances.  Completely participatory and for all ages, “Baila!” has been the most popular dance program for adults.

**Zaghareet & Shimmy: The World’s Oldest Dance Form and its Evolution**

Learn the history, origins and evolution of belly dance in the United States and around the world today with the Fusion Champion of the Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition, Tehani! Program covers Danse Orientale, Tribal (ATS) and Fusion styles and includes performances of with dance implements including (but not limited to) zills (cymbals), veil and sword.

**Hula Kahiko: Hawaiian Myth and Ancient Dance**

Learn the history, culture and legends behind hula kahiko: an ancient dance and tradition of the Hawaiian islands.

**Hip Hop As Culture & Social Movement**

There is so much more to hip hop than meets the eye.  Explore the origins and history of hip hop as a social movement as well as its popular derivatives.  Guest artists join Tehani in this presentation for a special workshop on culture and movement.  *this presentation is a dance workshop

2012 LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM

**Dream Big: Move Your World!**

Fly around the world with world champion dancer, Tehani!  Through music, dance and Cultural Anthropology we expand our worlds together.  Multidisciplinary program encourages learning through reading,  questioning and getting involved. 

ARTIST RESIDENCIES: WORLD DANCE & CULTURE

One-Day Workshops and 5-10 Week Sessions Available.  All Ages.

Artist residencies venture beyond the lessons of technique and theory, as they harness growth, self-esteem and personal integrity.  Through exploring performance and creating our own, we are given the opportunity to learn more about the world through ourselves and vice versa.  All residencies culminate with a performance (except one-day workshops). World Dance Programs Include:

Around the World: Multicultural Dance

Polynesian Dance

Hawaiian Dance

Dances of Latin America

Social Dance (Ballroom/Latin)

Hip Hop Fusion

Middle Eastern Dance

Folk Dances of the World

The Maori Poi

Filipino Dance

ARTIST RESIDENCIES: MOVING CALLIGRAPHY

6-10 Week Sessions Available.  Grades 9 and Above.

This dance residency with a twist is a unique blend of writing, spoken word and dance.  A multidisciplinary workshop, participants learn to progressively combine creative writing with public speaking and dance movement to create powerful expressions through various mediums on-stage.  All residencies culminate with a performance.

Spoken Word & Dance Theater

Literary Movements: From Page to Stage

*All DancingTehani Entertainment, Programs, Events & Classes are COMPLETELY Insured* DancingTehani   (562) 230-9194  P.O. Box 15653  Long Beach, CA 90815   dancingtehani@gmail.com