Horo Te Vaʻa: Tāne
Class info:
Horo Te Vaʻa invites tāne ages 12–18 to experience the strength and purpose of Tahitian dance. This ʻOri Tahiti program blends rhythm, movement, and cultural learning to help young men grow in confidence and leadership.
You’ll learn traditional choreography and drumming while building endurance, coordination, and respect for the art form. Each session combines physical training with cultural education, exploring stories, chants, and values that teach teamwork, humility, and discipline.
Through collective practice, you’ll discover how moving together fosters unity and resilience. More than a dance class, Horo Te Vaʻa creates a space where strength is expressed through rhythm, respect, and perseverance.
Come ready to rise, create, and take your place in the circle. This is movement with meaning and your journey starts here.
Ages: 12-18
Schedule: Fridays
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Start Date: 01/23/2026
End Date: 03/13/2026
Meet the team
Learn more about the team behind the Horo Te Vaʻa: Tāne-Spring 1 Program
TeHani Gonzado Pimental
Program Manager, ʻŌlino Pathways – Dance
TeHani Gonzado Pimental
Program Manager, ʻŌlino Pathways – Dance
TeHani Gonzado Pimental serves as the Program Manager for ʻŌlino Pathways Dance at Liliʻuokalani Center. She was born and raised in Kaʻelepulu and now resides in the lush valley of Mānoa. She is a passionate advocate for youth development through the arts, leading with innovation, cultural grounding, and heart.
She is the founder and director of her own dance program, now in its 12th successful year. Her curriculum fuses cultural dance and performance-based learning in both Hula and Hip-Hop and has become a trusted resource for students seeking a future in the arts. In addition to her broad dance leadership, TeHani is a former Miss Aloha Hula and the proud kumu and founder of her own hālau hula, Hālau Nā Mamo O Kealamailani.
Throughout her career, TeHani’s mission has remained the same: to inspire and empower youth to reach their fullest potential.
Pua Baker
Dance Instructor
Pua Baker
Dance Instructor
Pua Baker is the Dance Instructor at the Liliuokalani Center with a focus practice in ‘Ori Tahiti (Tahitian Dance). ‘Ori Tahiti has been a passion for her since she was 7 years old. Pua is currently one of the assistant instructors for the Pupu ‘Ori (Tahitian Dance Group) Ma’ohi Nui here on O‘ahu.
She had the honor of traveling the world, including to Tahiti, to compete in various competitions, winning many awards and overall titles. Pua also had the privilege of traveling to Japan to teach workshops to various dance groups there. She enjoys traveling, health & wellness, DIY, hiking, sunsets, and spending time with family.
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