options for learning
Weekly Classes
Amanda will be offering the hula studies program in Morehead City on Monday nights and new for this year is a morning option in Cedar Point on Fridays. Each week we will meet for 75-minutes (beginners and intermediates) or 90-minutes (advanced classes). You'll learn one choreography in the month which may be a traditional (kahiko) or a modern ('auana) style. During our time we will drill the steps for that choreography and each week we will work on a section of the choreography.
No drop ins will be allowed in the weekly classes. If you would like to try hula, please consider attending an introductory hula workshop, hula on the beach, or a series in your area when offered. If you can't attend all of the weeks, consider joining the half day weekend intensive for that month so you stay on track!
Payments for the Morehead City classes will be handled through Bodhi Yoga (Yoga on Bridges) website. Payments for Cedar Point classes will be handled here at Redheaded Hula Girl. Typically, registration will open two weeks before classes begin for the following month.
Half Day Weekend Intensive
The other option is to join a half day weekend intensive workshop style class that will cover the same choreography that the students are covering in the weekly classes. There will be less overall technique time in this setting so it is expected the student will practice drills weekly between months on their own, and you will want to in order to improve your hula.
You'll receive an additional 45-minute video of drills to do on your own each week that will include a warm-up, hula technique drills, and cool down. You can fit doing the video, or your own drills into your own schedule during the week.
Optional - You may also want to join a hula on the beach class or Polynesian Dance Cardio class focusing more on technique when offered for additional in-person feedback and support - both are additional fees.
This option will be available in Cedar Point. Depending upon the level of the choreography the 1/2-day workshop style class may be 1.5 hours to 3 hours that month.
Payments for Cedar Point can be made to Amanda via Paypal or Venmo (amandatoddphd).
Dates/times/pricing:
September 13th 1:00 - 4:00 pm ($60)
October 11th 1:00 - 2:30 pm ($30)
November 8th 1:00 - 3:30 pm ($45)
December 13th 1:00 - 2:30 pm ($30)
Dates for 2026 will post in November if this option works for ladies in the community.
Cedar Point September Friday Mornings
Use this PayPal link to register or submit payment through Venmo QR Code shown below.
Cedar Point September 13th 1-4pm
Use this PayPal link to register or submit payment through Venmo QR Code shown below.
Venmo
Venmo may be used in lieu of PayPal for weekly classes or series in which Amanda takes payment for. Please include in note city and dates for the class or series you are paying for.
If the studio handles registration please submit payment on their website.
Joining the Performance Group
Emerald 'Āina Hula Dancers
As an active consistent hula studies student, you'll also have the opportunity to perform with Emerald 'Āina Hula Dancers. Once you have danced for six consecutive months in the program you may be eligible to perform if interested. If you are interested after your three months of attending classes, please speak with Amanda. Not all hula studies students perform, but many are involved in different ways.
Performing with the group requires you to purchase your own attire, adornments, and any associated travel fees which are additional fees on top of the monthly program. We do get group discounts and try to keep the attire and adornments reasonable.
You'll also be expected and required to attend practices outside of class time and rehearsals for upcoming performances. Most of our performances at festivals are in the spring or summer. We occasionally do performances at assisted living facilities and for schools as well throughout the year. You can decide which type of performance you would like to do and which ones you might not want to. You have a choice when it comes to performing.
You will be required to attend practices outside of class time for whichever events you would like to do. If you do not attend practices, you will not be able to perform. The instructor has final say if you are able to perform certain dances as many factors are considered beyond technique. Outdoor festivals in the Coastal heat in particular are a factor in some dancers' abilities, health wise, to do especially with our faster hula numbers.
We may also have guest instructors or special workshops throughout the year with Kumu's for an additional fee that you'll be specially invited to as serious hula dancers!