Message from Willow Chang 

Aloha Dancers, Nia movers and Groovers! I want to share an awesome opportunity to be a part of a unique, once in a lifetime event! Read on, and if you’re intrigued, please contact me by Tuesday, March 31st!

International Lions Convention will be held in Honolulu this June. Saturday, June 27th. The festivities will include, but not be limited to parties, events, soirees, meetings and a massive parade on June 27th to march down Kalakaua Avenue. 25-30,000 attendees from around the world are expected!

I have been contacted through event planner Mira Savara, to put together 4 dance teams of 10, each to represent a different region of India – reflected in dance, song and costumes, for the parade, Saturday June 27th, 9am – noon, and later that same night, the same dance at the Ballroom.

I will personally put together the simple choreographies.

Each participant will:

• learn and practice a dance with me and the team
• dance in the parade
• wear a custom costume from India
• be granted a small stipend for performing

We’ll also have a green room, food, water and possibly validation for parking (working on it!)

I’d love to have 10 (or more) dancers and Nia movers from Still & Moving Center join our great team! The collective love of music, dance and movement, paired with positive energy, is a perfect fit! You’ll be joining my Still & Moving Center Bollywood and Punahou dancers to create our complete team!

Rehearsals will start mid-April, and we’ll have the option to video the dance so self-practice can be employed. I definitely need a COMMITMENT and need to MEASURE the dancers so the outfits can be made in India by deadline!

Please spread the word and get back to me by March 31st. Then, we can plan a sample class and get measurements etc. Its’s: willowchang@hotmail.com

Mahalo and Namaste! This WILL be fun! Learn something new! Make new friends! Blow up your Instagram account!

Aloha,

Willow

Message from Willow Chang 

Saturday, June 27th

Aloha Dancers, Nia movers and Groovers! I want to share an awesome opportunity to be a part of a unique, once in a lifetime event! Read on, and if you’re intrigued, please contact me by Tuesday, March 31st!

International Lions Convention will be held in Honolulu this June. The festivities will include, but not be limited to parties, events, soirees, meetings and a massive parade on June 27th to march down Kalakaua Avenue. 25-30,000 attendees from around the world are expected!

I have been contacted through event planner Mira Savara, to put together 4 dance teams of 10, each to represent a different region of India – reflected in dance, song and costumes, for the parade, Saturday June 27th, 9am – noon, and later that same night, the same dance at the Ballroom.

I will personally put together the simple choreographies.

Each participant will:

• learn and practice a dance with me and the team
• dance in the parade
• wear a custom costume from India
• be granted a small stipend for performing

We’ll also have a green room, food, water and possibly validation for parking (working on it!)

I’d love to have 10 (or more) dancers and Nia movers from Still & Moving Center join our great team! The collective love of music, dance and movement, paired with positive energy, is a perfect fit! You’ll be joining my Still & Moving Center Bollywood and Punahou dancers to create our complete team!

Rehearsals will start mid-April, and we’ll have the option to video the dance so self-practice can be employed. I definitely need a COMMITMENT and need to MEASURE the dancers so the outfits can be made in India by deadline!

Please spread the word and get back to me by March 31st. Then, we can plan a sample class and get measurements etc. Its’s: willowchang@hotmail.com

Mahalo and Namaste! This WILL be fun! Learn something new! Make new friends! Blow up your Instagram account!

Aloha,

Willow

with Runjini Murthy

Mondays, Nov 3 – 17, added class Nov 11 (4 sessions)

What do you get when you combine intricate footwork, extensive hand gestures, and emotive facial expressions? Bharata Natyam, one of the oldest and most popular classical dance forms of India! In this 4-week series, you will have the opportunity to learn rhythmic foot patterns and how to tell a story using hand and facial expressions. These classes will emphasize technique and form, while also explaining the meaning and context of the movements. This is an series aimed at dancers with prior bharata natyam experience. (Suggested attire: A long tunic top, stretchy pants or leggings, and a thin, long scarf you don”t mind getting sweaty are recommended.)

This will be a rare opportunity for anyone to see and hear drum masters of Indian tabla and Japanese taiko together in performance. TARANG has traveled extensively in India and abroad Conceived by Abhijit Banerjee, one of the top ranking tabla players of India, TARANG is neo-traditional Indian music wrapped in a Western form with taiko drums! Renowned taiko artist of Oahu, Kenny Endo is at the vanguard of the contemporary usage of traditional taiko drums. Endo has performed the world over in both traditional, classical, and contemporary styles of taiko. Although Endo’s home base is on Oahu and Abhijit Banerjee’s base is in India, the two manage to perform together often on the global stage – but seldom in Honolulu!  Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear some world class music! Donations Appreciated. Reserving your spot online in advance highly recommended.

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Join us at Still & Moving Center for the Festival of Lights, which is a most beloved time of year that is celebrated all throughout India. It will be a magical night where we celebrate the victory of light over darkness and wisdom over ignorance.

Witness our Martial Arts teacher portraying the battle scene from the Ramayana. Be moved by a number of dance performances that sing praise to the light. We will also give a preview of the 2016 Cultural Expedition to India that we will spend next year preparing for! We will serve Indian food – donations gratefully accepted. This event is open to the public and great for families.

Diwali marks the beginning of the new year for Indians, and celebrates the victory of Prince Rama in the epic tale, the Ramayana. Because of its exemplary universal message, we will give international performances to reenact parts of the classic Indian epic, which is an adventure tale of romance, action and drama.

We will also give a preview of the 2016 Cultural Expedition to India that we will spend next year to get ready for! We will serve Indian food by donation. This event is open to the public and great for families.

with Runjini Murthy

Mondays, Oct 6 – 27 (4 sessions)

Try one of the oldest and most popular classical dance forms of India! In this series, you will learn foundational dance steps, hand gestures, and facial expressions. Classes will emphasize technique and form, while also explaining the meaning and context of the movements. This is an introductory series aimed at beginners, but everyone is welcome! (Suggested attire: A long tunic top and stretchy pants are recommended; shorts and jeans are kindly discouraged.)

with Runjini Murthy

Mondays, Sept 8 – 29 (4 sessions)

Try one of the oldest and most popular classical dance forms of India! In this series, you will learn foundational dance steps, hand gestures, and facial expressions. Classes will emphasize technique and form, while also explaining the meaning and context of the movements. This is an introductory series aimed at beginners, but everyone is welcome! (Suggested attire: A long tunic top and stretchy pants are recommended; shorts and jeans are kindly discouraged.)

with Runjini Murthy

Mondays, Sepy 1 – 29 (5 sessions)

Try one of the oldest and most popular classical dance forms of India! In this series, you will learn foundational dance steps, hand gestures, and facial expressions. Classes will emphasize technique and form, while also explaining the meaning and context of the movements. This is an introductory series aimed at beginners, but everyone is welcome! (Suggested attire: A long tunic top and stretchy pants are recommended; shorts and jeans are kindly discouraged.)

with Runjini Murthy

Mondays, August 4 – 25

Try one of the oldest and most popular classical dance forms of India! In this series, you will learn foundational dance steps, hand gestures, and facial expressions. Classes will emphasize technique and form, while also explaining the meaning and context of the movements. This is an introductory series aimed at beginners, but everyone is welcome! (Suggested attire: A long tunic top and stretchy pants are recommended; shorts and jeans are kindly discouraged.)

with Runjini Murthy

Thursdays, July 3, 24 & 31 with make up class on Monday July 7

Try one of the oldest and most popular classical dance forms of India! In this series, you will learn foundational dance steps, hand gestures, and facial expressions. Classes will emphasize technique and form, while also explaining the meaning and context of the movements. This is an introductory series aimed at beginners, but everyone is welcome! (Suggested attire: A long tunic top and stretchy pants are recommended; shorts and jeans are kindly discouraged.)