Providing a space where we learn to connect to our bodies, dance with spirit, embrace fluidity, honor femininity, and move energy with grace.
Teaching and performing hula since 2016.
Practicing and learning hula since 2013.
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The recommended path to exploring hula with Amanda is to attend a 90-minute intro to hula workshop or the Polynesian Dance Cardio 60-minute class. The workshops and dance fitness classes are FUN events in the area and you'll experience what hula is, and how Amanda teaches. These opportunities are great for single drop-ins and those wanting to try hula or learn a little more about what hula is.
The hula series gives you the opportunity to explore hula a little more without committing to the monthly program. Also, the hula series are frequently offered as special events at other venues in the greater area on request.
The monthly "hula school year" involves 75-minute weekly classes September-April in Morehead City, North Carolina. In the monthly program you really immerse yourself in learning Hawaiian Hula, the language, mythology, history and more! You'll learn one choreography each month and the style of hula rotates monthly. Drop-ins are allowed if space is available. The studio is small and some class times are already full, so please email to inquire if you are interested in dropping in. The weekly classes are at a beginner level that are shown on the schedule. To see a full schedule of upcoming classes and events, visit the schedule page.
A fun 90-minute opportunity for trying and learning something new! You'll meet and laugh with other women, and experience the power, aloha, and healing benefits of hula in mind-body-spirit. Hula history, lineages, stories and more will be shared! You'll experience and learn seven to nine different hula steps and by the end you'll follow along with two choreographies.
Offered throughout North and South Carolina.
A 60-minute low-impact cardio class focused on having fun while sweating!
No routines to memorize, just moving to Polynesian music and drum beats.
Class typically offered one Saturday or Sunday a month around the Crystal Coast area.
In this class you'll experience both Tahitian Ori Tahiti and Hawaiian Hula.
This is for students who would like to learn more than just the movements and continue their hula journey. We will explore mythology and stories, the Hawaiian Language, and cultural aspects in addition to the dance and choreography. Each month focuses on one choreography.
September-April in Morehead City, NC.
*Weekly drop ins are allowed if space is available.*
Meeting at public beach access areas during the off-season, these 60-minute classes cover basic foot work, arm gestures, and hand motions at a beginner level.
No choreography is taught. Open to all.
Times/days/location TBD based upon the weather and tides. IG and FB will have the latest information.
$10/class
A private lesson can be one or two hours and is tailored to the students needs and level of ability. Video and audio taping by the student is permitted during the session. When available hula notes and pre-recorded practice videos may also be available.
Private lessons are held in the hula studio in Morehead City on 11th Street.
Small group lessons are also available.
Collaborating with local practitioners in the Crystal Coast area, these workshops will combine skills, practices, and techniques in synergy with hula.
Some workshops may include guest teachers of other Polynesian styles for all to experience in the area, or Kumu Hula's visiting.
A few workshops may only be open for current and active hula students.
The hula series is offered in a 4 or 6 week schedule depending upon venue and location. The series are always at a beginner level. Classes may be 60 or 75-minutes depending upon venue. Prices will also vary between venues. Typically venues handle the registration unless otherwise noted below.
Amanda is available for talks about Hawaiian Hula to various groups and ages. On request, the talks can also (and usually do) involve audience participation. The talks are informative, engaging, and with the intention of respecting Hawaiian traditions.
We've been performing at festivals, for school events, recreational department events, and at retirement communities since 2017.
We are a group passionate about learning, practicing, and sharing hula with others. We do not see ourselves as entertainers, but more as educators in sharing Hawaiian Hula. We love to get the audience involved!
A special week-long retreat to Hawai'i for women focusing on relaxation, connection, introspection, and dropping into the heart, plus hula, and adventures. We also engage in some type of service while there and partner with local teachers to offer unique cultural experiences.
A perfect experience to share with mothers, daughters, aunts, sisters, and friends. The next retreat will be in 2025.
Kahi Loa is an ancient form of energy work with roots in Kauai. Kahi Loa is a wonderful relaxing, energizing, and gentle modality that integrates nature into the sessions for mind-body-spirit wellness. Sessions are held in-person in downtown Morehead City, NC or downtown Jacksonville, NC.
First session is 90 minutes $144
with follow-up sessions 75 minutes $111
Kahi Loa is an ancient form of energy work with roots in Kauai. It's also more than energy work! Learn this beautiful practice for yourself, your family, and to provide a calm and loving space for others. And yes, we use seashells, beautiful flowers, and more!
Amanda completed her training in 2009 and has been offering sessions and teaching Kahi Loa since 2012.
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