Ori Tahiti Workshop Series

2018   - APRIL 28 & 29 -  New York City
Joëlle Berg     is a tenured master of Ori Tahiti, having over 30 years of experience.  Originally from the island of Moorea, Joëlle received her initial training with Temaeva and competed with them professionally for a decade before receiving her certification for Dance and Traditional Studies at the Conservatoire Artistique de la Polynesie (Te Fare Upa Rau).  Over the last 16 years, Joëlle has translated her knowledge and experience by teaching and choreographing pieces for various groups including Temaeva and Toareva, and  served as a distinguished judge on the jury  panel for Heiva i Paris.
Today,  Joëlle is the founder of the Te Hura Te Heiva Montreal, the first Heiva ever to be held on the Eastern Seaboard since 2017.  We are honored to host  Joëlle Berg  , ambassador of Air Tahiti Nui, by helping her spread the joy of Ori Tahiti through this exciting series of workshops.
Workshops  & Price Details
Basics / Dance Technique Workshop
Duration: 2 hours
Focusing on the foundation of Ori, this workshop targets basic steps and their variations through drills in an effort to improve overall technique, ability, coordination, and stamina.  Whether you are a seasoned dancer looking to strengthen your basics or a novice wanting to build a foundation, all will find a challenge in this session.

​Otea Choreography Workshop
Duration: 2 hours 
This iconic, fast paced, and rhythmic style of dance utilizes the body to tell a story through the choreography, requiring coordination and a command of basic steps.  
* moré & ii not required, but recommended for a full fun experience.

Aparima Choreography  Workshop
Duration: 2 hours
Aparimas tell stories through both song and dance.  They are usually somewhat slower paced and softer in movement, but no less difficult and exhibit a strong central theme.  ​
​Fa'arapu Workshop
Duration: 2 hours
This intense  workshop is designed specifically to improve and understand how to work your fa'arapu for you. Start by learning strategic stretching techniques specifically for Ori Tahiti and Fa'arapu work. Then jump into core work by focusing on gaining the proper posture   based on your individual body type and structure in order to accomplish the most organic circular fa'arapu.
Drills will focus on:  speed,  how to control stillness of the body while doing the fa'arapu, how to combine fa'arapu, fa'arori, and other steps while using the correct weight shift
* Please bring a yoga mat because some stretching exercises will be completed on the floor (calf muscles , hip flexors, hamstrings, back stretches)
Schedule  + Locations
Saturday April 28
131 West 24th Street, 4th Floor  •  New York, NY 10011
​10a -  12p Dance Technique Workshop
Lunch break
1p  -  3:00p  Otea Workshop
Sunday April 29
​131 West 24th Street, 4th Floor  •  New York, NY 10011
10a -  12p Fa'arapu Workshop
Lunch break
1:30p  -  3:30p  Aparima Workshop 
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Registration Details
Early Bird Pre-Registration Instructions
Payments will only be accepted through PayPal via "Friends and Family".
You can use a bank account, debit card, or your PayPal credits and there is no fee.
However if you wish to use a credit card, please note that there will be a transaction fee of 2.2% to 2.9% + $0.30 USD applied by PayPal.

Here's how easy it is:
  1. Log in to your account at www.PayPal.com and select the Send Money tab.
  2. ​Choose "Send money to FRIEND and FAMILY"
  3. Enter the recipient's email address register@LeiPasifika.com, the amount, and transaction type.
  4. Under "Note" mention Joelle Workshop.
  5. Click Change to select PayPal Credit or your desired payment method if it's not already set.
  6. Confirm your payment details, and you're done.
 
At-The-Door Payments
Cash will be the preferred method at the door.
However PayPal payments will also be accepted through PayPal via "Friends and Family" to register@LeiPasifika.com.
All details and fees still apply as mentioned above.
Additional Details
For any more information, please contact  info@LeiPasifika.com