Tahitian Dance | Follow Along & Dance With Me

Aloha, Talofa, & Iaorana! Thank you so much for clicking on this video! I am sharing some clips from a live class i ran last week. In this video, you have some short warm-up drills, Beg/Int. combos to traditional pehe & 'Aparima combos! Take what you want from this whether it is music or dance. Keep in mind, I am training and getting back into shape as well so my technique falls out of place and my arms are not perfect! We are here to grow together! Leave a comment if you enjoyed this video an how it helped you! LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE !!!
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[@hummingbird9221]

I'm 68 and just getting started...soooo...if you hear of an old lady croaking in a weird position...It's me!! I used to belly dance in my younger days...this is great exercise to strengthen muscles used in child birth. I had three natural childbirth and I know my conditioned muscles were of benefit.

[@ashleybla8596]

😅😅😅

[@XszsSimon]

Me at 3am Breaking my back trying to catch up. Yes y’all I’m really that board. 😭😂

[@cristaldeaton728]

Gitl... its 2:11 am... and I havent really practiced tahitian in like 5 years. Woooo

[@dylsmemoryhaul]

I've been laughing at this comment for like 1 hour lmao

[@patriciabollman729]

That's really bad at 3 am. I'm learning baton at 3am😁😂😁

[@patriciabollman729]

Not as hard on the hips baton I mean but I love the beat

[@brandimahoney5062]

Currently me at 2:32 am LMFAO

[@spudgn]

We love the dance. My gf is Filipina, Subanen. They dance too. The islanders seem to share this among the cultures. Let it shake. Absolutely beautiful

[@ayabaheera]

So glad this popped up in my recommendations! I'm a bellydancer and have been dying to try out Tahitian!

[@classyjewel]

Same!

[@dalebecause2467]

You are a beautiful dancer !!!

[@pervy.sage86]

@ayabaheera How similar is this dance compared to Belly Dancing??? What are the difference you noticed watching this dance???

[@ayabaheera]

@@dalebecause2467 Thank you! ^_^

[@ayabaheera]

​@@pervy.sage86 The similarity is in the isolated hip movements. The difference is in how the movements are executed. It's hard to explain in text, but in most styles of belly dance, the movements are contained and subtle than Tahitian. In Tahitian the movements are larger and more pronounced. It requires more bend in the knees to complete the movements the way she does it. The arm positions are also a bit different.

[@davidrobertooliverosborrer9302]

Admired Kanani, your hands, your feet; In short, your DANCE accurately reflects the harmonies of the waves of the SEA and the force of the wind of tropical storms....!!!!

[@dynastydoll3387]

I'm pretty sure I just pulled a muscle in my back. I'm just going to watch for now until the pain goes away. You make this look so easy 💖

[@lightningphoenix3096]

Uh take it easy

[@hcshowover2906]

WOW! You said that you were tired but I was exhausted just watching you! That was REALLY impressive. You should be proud of yourself.

[@TheCiarlene]

Now in quarantine, I have the time to do Tahitian dance even though I haven't done it in YEARS (since I was a kid!) Nice to see good teachers on YT now like the ones I had back then!!

[@msn1275]

You are truly the most genuine humble person to be sharing what you love. Most people turn the other cheek or won’t dare share anything. I love you keep it going. I can’t wait for you online workshop 🤗💜

[@strealt]

unbelievable! u video and ur dancing, incredible. such control, such timing, such gracefulness - just beautiful!

[@kittywilly]

I’m not Tahitian but I loveee this style of dancing so much I really don’t know what it is but I envy it so badly

[@IrishAnnie]

She really has talent. I’m so happy to see it broken down so I can see all the elements. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@esteach1]

Wow. When you said "I am dying" you still looked so professional. Lol I would have been on the floor with my tongue hanging out! 😂

[@christophervijayaretnam7150]

First time watching made me realize on medication needed for long living. If anyone does with meditation and motivation can see his or her 4th generation. It’s a health and wealth oriented. What a beautiful, wonderful thing. Long live.

[@nikkistoll]

I wanna hear about growing up with such awesome parents so sweet to hear and you are doing a professional job ty

[@angelagayle9876]

Simply beautiful. Thank you for sharing. My girls were blessed to learn the art of hula and Tahitian while we were in Japan, and there are no classes in here in the area we live, so this will be a bonus for them to confine to hone in on their craft

[@elbert1216]

Oh my goodness, YES!! This has pushed me to start dancing again! THANK YOU! And yes, would absolutely love to hear what it was like growing up a Polynesian studio baby!

[@SisavanhMInpeng]

3/17/24: I'm glad this video came on my news feed! So happy! Wished I found this video sooner! Thank you sooo much!! ❤

[@huyen2308]

Wow it was a great cardio and I learned so many steps! I'm sweating so much! Thank you for sharing 🤗 Looking forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@tracyrobinson2872]

Very nice dances, some can be and are hard and simple, Kanani is a great teacher, very good at it, very happy, kind, and fun, and I really like it! ☺✌👍💫💫

[@SherryBroadus]

You are awesome I have loved this dancing my aunt and cousin lived in Kawaii my cousin still lives there my Aunt Sandy passed away she went by jahmiel they learned this kind of dancing and I've been wanting to do it all my life I'm 54 and I know I'm old but it's still so interesting to me and you are a wonderful dancer wonderful dancer

[@jstgoddessin2052]

I’m gonna be practicing every day lol thank you for sis it’s so helpful

[@IrishAnnie]

She is so good and she makes it easy to follow along.

[@evelyndanzer3416]

Thank you! You're sooooo talented👍💝

[@jinkybalbuena3506]

I want to welcome myself in a Tahitian world.I’m 54 yrs.old and I’m Dying to learn Tahiti dance And I just started today. My Gully, I love it , sweat rolling all over my body and my heartbeat rise up. I think it’s a good cardio exercise.

[@serenanixon1390]

I can’t tell you how much this has helped/saved me even doing one full one through trying everything, I didn’t have to force anything or a smile and I felt it from my toes to my finger tips I could cry. It’s been so long since I tried doing something all together since I moved away from family amd stopped dancing and covid and life and I have definitely found my purpose again to get up and try 💕🌺🥺🥰 MAHALO!!

[@minnietorres8570]

Great instructor ! Now everybody can work out with you to lose those extra pounds we gain during this quarantine .stay safe ,stay home blessings from jersey city nj 👏👏👏👏👏🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😷😷😷😷😇❤️🗽💃🏻

[@SarahMJordan]

Perfect live music and gorgeous dancing! I'm following along in my living room 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@ishsiriram6646]

love watching you dance..from South AFRICA

[@arlenemcaraway]

I am dripping in sweat! And I love it. I decided to do this video AFTER I did your Facebook live! Very informative. I love learning the names of each move while getting a workout! Looking forward to more! Arlene

[@KananiLokelaniAsuega]

Wow!! Awesome work!

[@Prefer2laugh]

Simply AMAZING!!! 💜✨

[@cecilyof2008]

Thank you!!! I’ve always wanted to learn Polynesian dance styles. Looking forward to dancing along

[@TheOleHermit]

Wow! I thought that belly dancers were sexy, but they've got nothing on Tahitian dancers. Now, at 70, you've made me realize what a wonderful experience I've missed in life. Thank you for putting this smile on my face. 🤩

[@123Anewor]

Dang, your hip movements is one of the best I’ve seen. I can tell it’s very hard to master and am already discouraged. Lol! Mahalo!

[@robertbruce7686]

A pleasure to watch 👍💖

[@davidtsmith33]

That looks a lot more intensive than I thought. Good going. And yup, you are gorgeous.

[@lightningphoenix3096]

Aloha My friend love the dances

[@mariaangelo4225]

Post covid still quarantined one here. Missed my bellydance practice, god knows when i'll be able and allowed to practice again. I meanwhile really enjoyed this sort of "class". Polinesians dances are probably my next fav from now on. While i'm watching it, i'm still practicing it in my living room, and i am not feeling that much isolated and disgraced anymore. So i thank you heartfeltly.

[@aesopsinspiration4716]

My back hurts just watching you, girl.😂 With my spine issues, I could NEVER... I don't know how this got in my recommendeds, but I would LOVE to be as small as you!!💙💚💜

[@jackybbygotback]

More videos like these please! a girl knows Tahitian dancing, but I prefer to do drills and workout (specially in the mornings) - no lectures, just dance and work out! :) thank you for the sweat sis

[@crystalscott9948]

I think I have a new hobby.... thank you young lady for sharing yourself with us💜

[@angela76854]

i alwys want to learn dancing like you dear, now i can, thank u for your lesson. big hug sweet teacher. from Brazil

[@Chelsea-pp7zb]

MAHALO NUI! Appreciate you tita! From a kanaka maoli, I miss dancing hula! 🥰❤️❤️❤️🙌🏾🙌🏾 always wanted to dance Tahitian. This is giving me PTSD, from my competition month!! You are amazing!!!

[@aiyavill9581]

Phew, love that youre so passionate and share your talent with us. Love and appreciation your way! and to all the hard working ladies in your cclass

[@MsRagekage]

Wow. Absolutely amazing 🤩

[@Mackan68]

When your smile appears it's like the sun stops hiding behind the clouds. After seing many Tahiti and Samoa dance video's with the gorgeous smiling islandgirls it's good to know that it's fun, but also hard working. But believe me, with that smile or with the serious look on your face, you defenately are cute, gorgeous and beautiful! Aloha, talofa👍💖

[@MsZoedog66]

Your childhood in a dance studio sounds very interesting. Great video! 🌵💗

[@diane3648]

Oh my gosh, you are awesome..❤

[@MsGaella]

Fantastic. Must keep you very healthy.❤

[@haynsoul]

I love your video! Mauruuru for sharing your talent! I am a former dancer and am now teaching a Tahitian fitness class at a gym/halau. I'm rusty so your videos are extremely helpful!

[@mJazzle]

Thank you so much for making this! Dancing has been keeping me sane during quarantine. I have been doing this workout daily for the past few months and my dancing has improved more than I thought possible! THANK YOU!

[@randomcomment475]

I have been using your video to exercise during quarantine. I was dying finishing this video entirely, it is strong cardio. My friend who is fit and follow the insanity program on a daily basis couldn't even finish the video. Great video thank u!

[@barbaraalves6580]

wtf week people lol

[@MamaDuck94]

Wow . 🥺 this made me miss dancing . Never danced like you but hey 😂 you killed it

[@gregoryalt9366]

Wow ! Very interesting and captivating !! Thank you for sharing !!!

[@annamariauribe5965]

You should break this video up into Parts, with a warm up , work out and then cool down... I want to show this video to my grand- daughters but I don't want to frighten them away from this beautiful dance. Great job...keep it up!

[@nyanates]

Sounds counter-productive but the key to increasing stamina in heavy cardio workouts is to “keep moving!!!” between sprint intervals. Absolute killer workouts. Respect!!

[@relenetolentino7923]

Thank you very much for this wonderful video.

[@deboraht1540]

This was awesome cant wait to attempt to follow along once I learn some technique. Please do more!

[@user-im8yv6ne4f]

good job nice to see you have good family values and traditions..have fun..

[@chellez29]

I'm glad she winds in the same direction I do! Makes it easier!💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@isahelgenberger695]

K, after I have my baby I’m gonna come back to this video!

[@bridgeshamilton3699]

This is awesome, thanks SO much for sharing! I'd actually been considering buying a workout video and YOURS is what I was looking for! So, if you EVER convert this to a DVD to use I would love to purchase one, so I can use it on my TV for a better visual workout. I wear glasses and when working out of course one sweats, lol! So I don't wear my glasses and can't always SEE that great, but if I could figure out a way to watch this on a bigger screen, it would be so much easier and beneficial. Thanks, Bridges

[@XiaoSunJing]

idk but i think you can download this vid and then burn it to put into an empty dvd disk. 😅 idk if that's the term but yeah i think its "Burn"

[@Elizabethsalerna]

Wow Tahitian dance is so beautiful ! I love the movements !!! Do you think you could do a video on how to do these movements in depth?

[@aubreydchallenger7691]

I asked the same thing! Like, I'd pay good money to have it broken down for me like I'm a 3 year old with every single learning disability 😅 she is AMAZING and somehow manages to make this look completely natural and effortless while I'm over here wondering how I manage to look heroically awkward 😂

[@palmtrees6228]

Fine Islander sister! Much love to you

[@evelynacido8441]

Awesome dancer ,so nice moves for beginners.

[@wingedjaguar_]

Omg I've been wanting to try this for years and it's found it's way back to me. I live in fresno tooo💕

[@ahumblepoet]

This woman is magic.

[@dawnsawyer3564]

I love this video! Thank you!!!

[@tanniewill1986]

Hi there! I just wanted you to know!!!! YOU ARE BAD!!!!! Girl! I live in Philadelphia! I am home due to covid. Working but no exercise! I cam across a news-clip. The clip was of New Zealand people giving tribute to George Floyd. I believe, Maori doing HAKA. I cried. Went on looking, in between working😊, It was short but it moved me. I came searching, at 3:00 am to for more. I have, always, loved traditional, dancing. Unfortunately, in U.S., it’s not shown!!!! I watched hours. Saw Tahitian dancers and was amazed! I tried but... ANYWAY! Your show came up. You talked a little.... THEN! You started DAMCIN’!!!! GURL! Splendid. Just beautiful. I got up and tried! Lord! Have mercy! It’s a workout BUT YOU MAKE IT APPEAR EFFORTLESS! JUST BEAUTIFUL! I am going to continue trying BUT I AM TWICE YOUR AGE! Like I said. YOU ARE BAD!!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@fenyoaeemckinney2144]

WOW! Excellent!👍🏽😁👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💜

[@agr8443]

I love your videos ! I’ve learned so much from you I hope you keep up with this forever 💗

[@monkeymindmiddlewaymeditat9048]

Love this beautiful training class!

[@deshagreene805]

I’m gonna wake my body up in the morning to this..I’ll find you on tik tok

[@hwndoll66]

Getting my practice in with you is like dancing at the studio again, i love it! ❤Mahalo

[@thomasrobertson9357]

You have to be strong as hell.. love her spirit and her strength ❤️

[@cynthiamorgan5222]

I loved it , thank you for sharing your art 🌺

[@anabelavilesarroyo1910]

I love it!!! Thank you for teaching us !! 🌺🌺🌺🗿😙💖 Ya pronto en México!

[@keithmayhew2161]

Very nice from beginning to end.

[@positivelybianca]

This practice video is amazing! Thank you so much for posting!! I used it tonight for practice and will be incorporating it into my weekly routine!!

[@dannyraman-7071]

This dance out of all the time I've been looking at tube this one i really enjoyed it was clean and fun🌹🌹🌹🌹😅🔥💯🔥😊

[@Captaindobot9520]

Hey there Kanani! I love watching you do tahitian dancing. It always makes my day with every video that you post on your KZbin channel. Keep dancing with happiness in your life. But I have a question. I still can’t figure the answer to this question until today. Which tahitian dance move that women do is the most attractive one for people to watch?

[@lucynatua22]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 LOVED IT!! Will defs try this out with my DanceFit ladies. Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@chocolatebunnygs]

Beautiful thank you I don't feel so intimidated trying to learn

[@SkSk-gn1ut]

I thought Algerian indigenous dance was hard but then I saw Puarata and Aremiti hahahaha. Tahitian danse is so beautiful.

[@MaridalZTvLOGS8558]

Wow...so good!!!!! A very unique dance...mostly on the hips...just like belly dance

[@rodaonazil130]

Hahaha!!!! I finally found you😍 it's easy & to understand your video. Moooooore😉videos please....

[@crabmeat2009]

Thank you for sharing! I am really looking for basics like what you have taught. 🙏🏼

[@solannanicole1028]

THANK U SO MUCH!! U SAVED MY GRADES!!!!

[@dancetimebystephanie6168]

Georgeous! I love it! My favorite part is when you a dip down low on the ground and sweep your foot around. I don't know what that is called but it is very elegant.

[@kaiaarcher1190]

This was seriously so great. Thank you for this ❤️❤️

[@shahanahenne5109]

Great....!!!!

[@theMatch111]

It's good to watch other cultural anything, dancing is amazing, good to learn other things from our norm.

[@megumikiang3946]

Iaorana! Kanani Sensei! I haven't danced almost a year! This will be a good exercise during this quarantine time. Mauruuru for sharing this lesson video :)

[@leticiabeebe2079]

Simply awesome and beautiful traditional dancing 👍thanks!

[@jordanenavarrete4887]

Thank you so much Kanani! You’re the absolute best

[@irenegm4803]

I love this video and I play it at least once a week in order to plactice along. Thank you.

[@mindjoystudio6436]

Best of any videos on Tahitian I have seen in a long time. I love your style. Love the video. Thank you so much. I enjoyed it.

[@andylowey9259]

You are awesome!!!

[@essenceabasolo4013]

LOVEEE your smile when your dancing !!

[@vanianogueira1466]

I love it!!!