At Te Aho Nui our mission is to spread and perpetuate Tahitian culture through education and dance. We strive to create a positive learning environment, inspire our students' creativity, promote health and wellness, and foster respect for the diversity of all Pacific Island cultures.
ABOUT
Te Aho Nui
Tahitian Dance School
Te Aho Nui is a Los Angeles-based Tahitian dance school and Luau entertainment troupe under the direction of Leolani Gallardo. In Reo Tahiti (the language of Tahiti) 'Te Aho' means 'breath,' and, 'Nui' means great or grand. 'Te Aho Nui' means deep breath or breathe deep.
This name represents life and growth. Thank you Hinavai Reveino, the winner of the Best Female Solo Dancer of the Heiva i Tahiti 2015, for gifting us with this name.
Leolani Gallardo has over 25 years of experience in Polynesian dance, training and performing with the most prestigious teachers and troupes. After touring worldwide to perform and teach, she returned to her home city of Los Angeles, California, and finally opened her own Tahitian dance school, Te Aho Nui, in 2016. Leolani has a fun and powerful way of teaching that creates a positive learning atmosphere for all of her students to feel welcome.
Experience authentic and modern dance moves from Tahiti and be inspired by this rich cultural art form!
ClassES
Monday
7pm - 8:30pm
HINATI/HINATEA (Level 1)
For more information and prices please call us at (424) 543 - 4129
LABA ANNEX STUDIO
8503 Pickford Street
Los Angeles, CA 90035
This class will move to new location on September 9th, 2019.
L.A. BELLYDANCE ACADEMY
Theater Room
1644 S La Cienega Blvd, Suite B
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Thursday
7:00pm - 8:30pm
HINATEA/HINANUI (Level 2&3)
For more information and prices please call us at (424) 543 - 4129
MAIN L.A. BELLYDANCE ACADEMY
1644 S La Cienega Blvd, Suite B
Los Angeles, CA 90035
sATURday
11:00am - 12:00pm
ALL AGES MIXED-LEVEL DROP-IN CLASS
Drop-in/$15 class
LOS ANGELES THEATER CENTER
514 S Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
11:30am - 12:30pm
ROPEDART (Beginner)
POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER. CONTACT US FOR PRIVATE LESSONS.
Drop-in/$15 class
12:30pm - 1:30pm
POI (Beginner)
POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER. CONTACT US FOR PRIVATE LESSONS.
Drop-in/$15 class
1:30pm - 2:30pm
POI (Intermediate)
POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER. CONTACT US FOR PRIVATE LESSONS.
Drop-in/$15 class