Name: 'Ori Tahiti Workshop with Leolani Gallardo
Start: 2026-05-02T12:30:00-07:00
Location: NRG Ballroom

'Ori Tahiti Workshop with Leolani Gallardo

We are thrilled to invite award-winning dancer, choreographer, and globally recognized instructor Leolani Gallardo, Director of TE AHO NUI, back to the valley for our 4th annual 'Ori Tahiti Workshop SATURDAY, MAY 2!

All levels are welcome! 🙌 Details and registration here 👉 🔗 https://forms.gle/9BA2jnncD2iVZBtM7

We will be hosting 3 separate 90 minute workshops throughout the day.

CLASS SCHEDULE:
1️⃣ 'Ori Basics: Combos & Technique - 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Practice 'ori Tahiti basics and improve technique through combos, drills and training - something dancers of ALL levels can benefit from. Whether you are still new to 'ori Tahiti or prepping for competition, this class is for you!
2️⃣ 'Ōte'a Choreography - 2:15 - 3:45 pm
Learn a fun new ote'a routine where you will have the chance to apply what you practiced during the 'Ori Basics class. This fast-paced Tahitian style is danced to lively, hip-shaking drum beats. Always fun! All levels are welcome! Recommended to take the 'Ori Basics workshop if you are very new to or have no 'ori Tahiti experience.
3️⃣ 'Aparima Choreography - 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Learn the beautiful, slower Tahitian style and technique with a new choreographed routine. This is the story-telling dance of Tahiti, using hands and graceful movements to illustrate lyrics or the tumu parau (theme). All levels are welcome and encouraged!

HOW TO REGISTER ----
✅ Step 1: Fill out the registration form in its entirety and submit https://forms.gle/wUWNVBiMQzaoMzth8
▸ Please double-check your responses for typos
▸ One registration form per person attending
✅ Step 2: Submit payment via Venmo (@teahonui)
▸ In the memo of your payment please include the following:
--> "Phoenix Workshop"
--> Your name
--> Your email address
--> Number of workshops you are signing up for
Example: Phoenix Workshop for Gloria A, [email protected], 3 workshops

🚨 EARLY BIRD PRICING is available March 30 - April 5 ONLY ‼️
👉👉👉👉👉 don't miss iiiiit 👀
Regular pricing will start April 6. Your registration form AND payment MUST be submitted by 11:59 pm Sunday, April 5 to qualify for this discount. Payments submitted on April 6 or later will need to be the full regular price to attend.
🐥 EARLY BIRD PRICING - join us for one, two or all three workshops!
$60 for 1 workshop (will go up to $70 on April 6)
$100 for 2 workshops (will go up to $115 on April 6)
$140 for ALL 3 workshops (will go up to $165 on April 6)

📲 PAYMENT: via Venmo (@teahonui)
** if you do not have Venmo, please check with your friends and family who may be able to help. If this is not an option, reach out to our host Gloria at [email protected] for assistance **

📍 LOCATION: NRG Ballroom -- 931 E. Elliot Rd. # 101, Tempe, AZ 85284
We will be in Ballroom B, first door on your right.

🔗 Register here 👉 https://forms.gle/wUWNVBiMQzaoMzth8

Don't miss what is sure to be another amazing workshop with Leolani! During such a difficult time in the world, the intention is to create and uphold a safe, welcoming space where we can come together in the spirit of unity and community, to learn and grow and enjoy each others' company while we 'ori (dance) in celebration of this beautiful dance style and culture. In this space we are 'ori sisters and we support each other ❤️.
Please reach out with any questions!

A friendly reminder to always seek the appropriate permissions needed if you are part of a Hālau, Troupe, Group, or School, to attend this workshop. Please respect your leader's rules.