How to Tahitian Dance With Leolani - Ori Tahiti 1 - The Tamau

[@hiimkate1095]

It quarantine, I’m shaped like a brick, it’s 1 in the morning. Let’s get it

[@JaculaDudek]

hell yeah, let's do it! i think i'm blinded to the point where i want to do this too!

[@ms.chelleg2068]

Lol you get a Trophy 🏆… hope you got it!!

[@richardxavier7903]

That’s great ever

[@jacklynnmjackson2383]

HA

[@rebeccaherrera6006]

Did you stick with it??

[@veronicajones7627]

OMG I’m 27 and I hurt so many of my bones cracked that never cracked like that before thank you I will be doing this in my daily routine exercises now

[@epn8459]

Saaaame girl😅I cracked in places I didn’t even know I could crack 💀

[@jojothepolyglot1866]

I don't know how I got here but....She owes me a new keyboard🤣

[@miaz1399]

Im 27 too and trying to learn this damn my hips

[@Procrastimaker]

U gotta wear the lava lava, with a nice big bow tie on the side, it gives emphasis to the hip movements, which gives u encouragement

[@shielamaeeliserio3133]

It looks easy but when you try it it's really hard. my heart pound like I do a 30min cardio exercise this is great when you're trying to get back in shape and dance at the same time❤

[@amberimmel1887]

I have bad arthritis in my hips and this is helping me get some range and motion while helping me stretch!

[@dotcassilles1488]

Dancing is great exercise for me as well. I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue as well as bipolar so i use dance to get out of depression and that negative spiral.

[@marynelson382]

Did this help improve the stiffness and reduce knee pain?

[@kathleenmartin7498]

I was just thinking, this would be great for building core muscle strength....I have bad hips from arthritis , so I don't know how well I'll do, but will give this a try

[@galadriel3134]

Check out Keto diet - greatly reduced my migraine AND my arthritis. And then its easier to dance. Dr Berg on youtube is good

[@ZumbaShan]

@@kathleenmartin7498I used to teach a core + belly dance fusion class and I found that starting out on a big physio ball really helped everyone to build core strength. Sit with your feet parallel in front of yourself, hips width apart. Edge down from the top of the ball toward the front so you don’t risk falling backwards (be sure you’re sitting in a safe area, free from o stacked in case you topple over). Begin with a gentle bounce to get your blood flowing and to get used to being on the ball. Next do “cat /cow” moves with your pelvis whilst sitting up straight up on the ball. Really dig deep into your lower abdominal muscles and and breathe steadily as you move. Remember to be gentle! Then try hitching your hip up on one side, then the other using mostly your abs and breath. You can move on to hip circles when you’re warmed up. Imagine pushing your belly button back toward your spine when you tilt your pelvis under with an exhale, and filling back up with air as you make your way to the back. Put more emphasis on tucking under and forward and just release to the back so you don’t stress your lower back. Try your best to navigate all of the degrees of your hip circles, making them even. Start with the direction that feels least natural and work out each side / direction equally. When you use your ball for sit-ups, be sure to cradle your head in your hands and isolate your work to your abs as best as possible. A few ab exercises go a long way on the ball, which is why I love it. I didn’t intend to write this novella! I just know how it is to deal with pain and also know how effective and fun it is to build core strength and range of motion on the ball. Cheers to your health and happiness 🫶🌹🫶 Oh, please listen to great music when you work out /dance and remember always that you are beautiful.

[@turntodusk]

I’m from Samoa, but recently have moved away. I want to reconnect with my roots and I got sick of watching ote’a videos without actually doing it lol. The nostalgia is unreal. I remember watching my sister’s school ote’a and practicing with her after school. This feels like home. Love the tutorial! ❤

[@positivelybeautiful1]

Ms. Leolani, wow, thank you for your true compassion, caring for us strangers to share your talents with the World. I have always love and will continue to admire Tahitian, Hawaiian and Polynesian dances. It’s amazing how the legs move the hips like that. You’re never to old to learn, and I’m 53.

[@TheSaltySiren]

Amen to that!! It’s 2023, I’m 48, and sheer curiosity got to me, as I watched Polynesian dancers flipping their grass skirts. It’s such a beautiful dance with so much meaning, and passion. I want to learn!!

[@dejakeith2291]

I’m about to be a jack of all trades after this quarantine is over... 1st was belly dancing now Tahitian dance lol

[@JaculaDudek]

so how is your "being Jack" going? :P

[@beforethedawn2701]

Watch me doing a tahitian dance in the club when quarantine is over

[@marijuanicole]

same!!

[@hellfirepictures]

I'm really impressed with the style of teaching. It's SO clear whcih makes it simple for anyone to follow. LOVE IT. Am now going to watch all the videos in the series :D Thank you Leolani.

[@cahierdepluie9590]

This is the best tutorial I have found yet, how is it that one can blessed with such hips, rythme and teaching skills 😭💛

[@vickiejones4853]

you are by far one of the best instructor... Love how you show every detail

[@todddanforth8853]

We just chose the color "Tahitian Sky" for painting our kitchen so I figured my wife and I better get started learning the basic Tahitian dance moves. Thank you for your clear instructions, Dear Sister Leolani!!! Great tutorial!!! 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@CamiCon224]

As a Hawaiian, I am ashamed of not pursuing Hula further as a kid. Hopefully this redemption will make my parents proud 😭

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Start now😂🎉❤

[@CarltheNPCC]

Um girl this is tahiti belly dancing not halu belly dancing

[@lilscookiecutter6773]

Same here sis 😂

[@cyndersloohoo7822]

The lighting, the styling, the whole format of this vid is really, really good. Shit, its great! It’s perfectly succinct with easy instruction and I appreciate that it’s not over talked. Thanks from a former dancer and empty nester🐝

[@dherrera6]

Clear focused instruction on one move with repeated practice and reminders of correct form. I enjoyed the audio as a separate feature of the video, it improved the quality of the instructional delivery. Well done!

[@joseserrano141]

I'm from an small island Puerto Rico Since I was a kid I love your dance and music Hope o will go and see everything about Tahiti

[@NaturallyCreativeme]

Thank you so much for the posture segment in the beginning this was so helpful. Your video is well done and easier to follow than others ❤

[@FadiaBoumanqar]

Me watching from my bed🤡

[@beckywood3]

From the tub 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@User_87937]

Oh just thought he meant he was masturb*ting. Sorry. Watching from my couch

[@bridgettedenise]

Me too

[@jojoone1099]

Same. Lol

[@jfm14]

Yep, from the couch here. 😅

[@gogoscorner1111]

Ok.. So I just did this and now I'm breathing hard, my thighs are burning and I had to sit down! Lol I need more 😁

[@JaniKira]

Beautiful! I just started trying out different dancing styles from around the world, and this is so fun! Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@tulbanemoore8405]

Thanks for the great demonstration...

[@rebeccarivas420]

I’m going to try my best! I have no hips and a pouch belly from bearing big children. I’ll be 67 in August but never to young or old to learn. I live this tutorial!

[@frankieperez6534]

Amazing how the steps are so simple but shows a lot..🥰

[@NecNec65]

This is so awesome it was fun. That beat was stuck in my head so I was dancing while cooking!! Thank you for sharing!!😊💜

[@suziequzie]

Feeling lower back and hip pain - hoping trying this later tonight will help stretch things out. Looks like a nice low-impact workout.

[@medicinabiomagnetica3675]

Muy bien , los mejores pasos q he visto .No se debe separar los talones del piso y no mover hombros, eso es lo principal ( difícil) tú lo haces .Felicidades 👍

[@GoodVibesOnly369]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. Your videos are helping me get back into good shape. I am grateful. Bless you. 🌸❤✨

[@liviemac1640]

Good instructor, beat, and dance. This is something I can do!

[@anacampbell984]

Wow you are amazing .. Is easy to fallow the steps 😊

[@AndreTheAstronaut]

Awesome guide! I am a guy but I like being able to connect with my hips, a body part we never use!

[@brendal5273]

AWESOME!

[@zzeedstun7151]

Gae😂

[@wednesdayrowan278]

I wonder if there are videos for the male dancers too, we went to a "hangi"(?) performance in New Zealand, the guys were fantastic and actually had a stronger part in the performance...though... you probably don't want to do the fire dancing at home

[@Cycology_Major]

Hopefully they move during sex...

[@NextLevelMeNow]

You’re an awesome teacher!! Thank you for the detailed, slow, broken down steps!!

[@dayseferreira2165]

SHOW!! Simplesmente MAGNÍFICO!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@estelitapolverari5376]

A melhor aula que já assisti! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@parasmentari3387]

Gosh I'm 51 and feel so energetic following your dance

[@youcanwithjoanne]

Amazingly done! Thank you!

[@atsharacrease2007]

Thank you ever so much for sharing this vedio. I did ask someone to show how to start learning this ftom the begin but never had the answer. Thank you again for your kindness. Thank you my great teather.❤❤❤❤

[@angelbabysqueaky3985]

Thank you for a great lesson. ❤😊😊

[@joyabsalon9216]

Now i can definitely change my workout.

[@Golden_Violet_Herbalist]

Just for the record, watching this video and now subscribing 2 years after the first word quarantine of 2020. Greetings from México. Starting to dance 🩰 07/07/2023

[@StayingReal46]

Woe this is really hard to do my legs and back are burning and it's only been like 3 minutes 😫. I am going to stay with it everyday a few times a day. Thank you for sharing your beautiful dance with us I really do love this whole experience.

[@АлёнаПочтова]

Замечательный урок! Спасибо!🥰

[@vickyrex4689]

Wow, it's so hard... I'm gonna trying again 😅❤❤❤ Thank You so much. Kisses from Peruvian❤

[@mimseydeartist1691]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR TEACHING STYLE. THANK YOU I APPRECIATE YOU SO MUCH❤️❤️

[@raesayblahzayblahzay]

1:19 "knees stay together" Ahh, quick side note for all my lady friends.... This is not just a dance move, it's a wonderful life skill that can help you achieve so much more than just your dance talent before those kiddo free years are behind you 🤣

[@lucianeduarte1977]

Excelente aula! Me apaixonei por essa dança!

[@kyasamah]

А прикольно! Супер танец, шикарный урок

[@MEENADEVILOKAY]

Hi I am from India I like your culture and this dance I am first time watched this dance. I have impressed.

[@sharonstrauss1146]

Thank you for teaching us..I always wanted to know the mystery.I am sure going to try this.

[@sr8545]

Hola quiero aprender me encanta como enseñas ❤

[@ndimu_galya]

I am from Uganda 🇺🇬. I love your dance. It's similar to our Kinganda Dance on how you move the waist. 😊

[@dotcassilles1488]

This move is also used in bellydance but your arms are in a different position, closer to your body. Im only a beginner at bellydance but loving it already

[@FleurDeLysPTV]

I will try it and rehearse today to my super chatter shoutout..thank u for awesome tutorial

[@moniqueprather48]

❤❤❤❤yes yes 🙌🏽! I got it now will practice -a lot I’m 59 but fine 😊Nikki, Chicago , Hyde Park Grateful ….running man dance out of style 🆙 upping my dance game

[@SofiMariposa]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! Since there aren't any ori tahiti classes where I live, I have to get along with youtube videos. Yours are amazing! Can't wait for more. :) 🌸

[@colourmequaint9690]

Same here, unfortunately...

[@JerryyCorneliuss]

Your da best of all ❤❤❤❤

[@jenniferbates2811]

This is awesome!👏👏👏 I work love to see you collab with other dancers, like African or Spanish...etc....

[@kekoxiong]

My new hobby during quarantine..!!! Love it

[@user-lf1we9sw9f]

Thank you so much for this video ❤❤❤It’s so beautiful 😍 and easy to learn 🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹

[@pamelaflores4129]

Wow, you are such a great teacher! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@checka1963]

This is a great hip excercise getting into places we dont normally stretch

[@sabinereimer7809]

Good lesson, first made bellydance, very similar... I am 66 now but I still can do this... great👍🙏🙋‍♀️

[@Bobby_Lio]

Thats tun! Thank you from Germany 💓

[@franzabananza]

I stay coming back to this video for basics. Thank you!!

[@e.e.e]

I have wanted to learn the Tamure since I was a little girl. In my 20s I took 1 class, at a Tahitian lady's home in Los Angeles. My schedule did not permit me to return. This the 1st step. It makes me wonder how islands all learnd the same dance and who started it? Would be fascinating to find out. I also find the African dances so beautiful but I don't know the name for them, I'm sure there are many from different nations. It always saddens me when old (and new) Hollywood TV shows try to pass the o tea Tahiti ("Tamure") as Hawaiian Hula when it is not. They have their own dance, which is beautiful too, but completely different (arms & hands tell a story), their hips barely sway and no drums but the beautiful ukulele plays the undulating sounds. Of course, I am not a fan of "fusion" because this dilutes both dances and traditions should be respected, the same that we respect the ancestors of both islands. (Although Tahitians are said to have been the ones who discovered Hawaii and migrated there, though I am not sure how accurate that is. I love both cultures, I am really in love with both yet I adore Tahiti the best.

[@saitamasensei3953]

Love this video. Im gonna show my daughter so she can learn. Thank you so much. Keep it going. 😘😘😘❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@lauralainperez7085]

Looks sooo beautiful!

[@lauraf.b.5875]

Thank you, you are so kind sharing the video online 🤝🏻🙏🏻🤝🏻🙏🏻 May Gbu 🙏🏻🛐

[@georgiamarlassi4246]

Thank you very much. It is quite an exercise actually.

[@monicamoran7834]

Iorana! Thank you for teaching us. I love polinesian culture😍🌸

[@virginiamonterrosa3689]

SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS TUTORIAL!! LOVE IT!

[@francescastith2357]

Wow just doing this is a major workout 🏋️

[@tita4915]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge ❤

[@VivzMusic]

It’s hard🤪. You make it look so easy😅.

[@havenly6133]

I think this may only work for shorter ppl with hips lol. I like the way you teach

[@nalvaevoce]

parabens vou tentar um abraco da Holanda

[@lilikpimcab4521]

Muy bueno para repetirlo varias veces hasta que salga!!!

[@PJB-To-be]

Oh thank you! I always loved this tahitian dance but thought my body could never. Oooh! But maybe!

[@marijuanicole]

sweating 😮‍💨 thanks great video

[@mariameininger9672]

Great tutorial 👍👌👏. Greetings from Germany from maria 🇩🇪😊

[@DianaGonzalez-wh7ul]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial.

[@Rôzabelpcamilo]

Adorei! Vou tentar kkkk

[@OAixut]

You dance so good im really impressed❤

[@tosterka]

Looks easy but it's not! XD I feel that I'll stay here for a while before moving to any next videos. Awesome work, mauruuru!

[@p.steven2413]

Really Amazing ! I always wondered how they Do This Dance and How To Begin . Very Interesting Indeed . Thanks For Sharing . Stay Blessed . I Wonder if this Exercise would help my Lower Back Pain ? I am Thinking of Trying This and See if it may Help . Bye

[@perlamacias1783]

gracias por tu clase es genial!!! quiero aprender ´pues este baile lo bailaba mi hermana ella ya murio y yo de niña la veia y aprendi algo pero quiero retomar y volver a enseñarme a bailar!! gracias =)

[@aqhasassy]

Great instructions. Easy to follow.

[@denisevulliet7332]

I took Hula lessons when I was 4 or 5. Very fun, we danced to Don Ho and Tiny Bubbles 🫧 in the wine 🍷. 🌺

[@ritalee1786]

Thanks. I am going to try this...

[@Lomejorestaporvenirahora]

Tanks you for this my love ❤ thank you 😊 thank you 😊

[@marthaackroyd5879]

I found this super practice by pure chance!! Maybe the Gods want me to learn this!! 😉🌻😉

[@cherrygomez4913]

Thankyou so much for this tutorial Ma'am🙏 You are a fabulous dancer🌟

[@tantig5923]

Amazing even in Belly Dancing it is a little Simile stance Tuck the rib cage pelvis Roll shoulder back Slight bend Knees only apart in Belly Dancing Tahití dancing is more hip thrust. I love this❤❤❤

[@aryeakrisari272]

Wooooowwww is good for me to be not fat my be i Will trying every day 😍😍 thanks you sister

[@klp2013kp]

This is so cool ✨️🔥💯😜🤙🏽Mahalo for teaching us. I have to give ya'll so much credit you make it look so easy but it's not. Beautiful art of dance✨️✨️✨️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@e.e.e]

It is great that you know some Hawaiian words, however Tahitian is spoken in Tahiti.. Completely different cultures and languages in spite of what Hollywood would have us believe. Thus, the word that is polite to say to a Tahitian to express gratitude is actually mauruuru (thanks).

[@sayusayme7729]

Thank you, hopefully helps my body heale

[@Caerdonn2]

Merci beaucoup pour cette leçon !

[@susankiki9710]

First time here/glad I did!

[@ninfagarces1954]

Me pondré a practicar

[@wednesdayrowan278]

a great teacher, I used to bellydance, purchased a Tahitian video but, that teaching pair jump right into the step without discussing position, maybe made for bellydancers who might notice the position is similar... but, might not work for a beginner... Leolani does a wonder job of showing all the important aspects, will look for the rest of the steps... the subscription, is there a preview that can be seen of the various features?

[@captainhook8422]

Ugh I hurt my back doin this. Thank you. Good exercise

[@EkaterinaPankratova-c8i]

Шикарно!