Yoyo Tuki Haka Workshop NewZealand

The haka is a type of ancient Māori war dance traditionally used on the battlefield, as well as when groups came together in peace. Haka are a fierce display of a tribe's pride, strength and unity. Actions include violent foot-stamping, tongue protrusions and rhythmic body slapping to accompany a loud chant.

Byron Taiko Workshop Japan

Taiko is the Japanese word for ‘drum’. Wadaiko is the art of Japanese drumming Wadaiko combines rhythm, movement, and spirit. The sound of the taiko could be heard as part of everyday Japanese life for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years. Its origins lie deeply embedded in Japanese culture,

Anna Carbonell Tahitian Dance Workshop

Tahitian Dance is called Ori Tahiti in Tahitian Language as it literally means the Dance of Tahiti. Tahitian Dance is an original artistic expression that has deep roots in ancient Polynesian traditions. Most people know Tahitian dance as the sensual “Aparima” story telling of melodic songs and vibrant dances called “Ote’a” which is accompanied by fast drums songs.

Natty Dolaiasi Solomon Islands Workshop

Natty Dolaiasi is a warrior of traditional tribal songs of the Solomon Islands, the bearer of deep cultural knowledge and rare mystic chants. Natty has travelled the length and breadth of the magical Solomon Islands and is deeply passionate about sharing the extraordinary sounds and harmonies that are the unique cultural richness of his cultural songs in seven different tribal languages accompanied by the beat of the traditional log drums and rattles.

Gabriel Otu African Drum Workshop

Gabriel Otu is a West African performer, dancer and teacher. Growing up on the beaches of Ghana's South Coast, Gabriel started traditional African dance at the ripe young age of 7 and pursued this while continuing in his father's footsteps in playing percussion, singing and carving djembes.

Aloha Hula NSW Workshop

Aloha Hula NSW is a dance group and school that supports and promotes the Hawaiian and Pacific Island cultures in the Byron Shire. Hula is a Polynesian dance form accompanied by chant or song. There is a strong storytelling aspect of Hula dancing with hand motions used to represent the words in a song or chant.