New Location for Our Dance
Studio
Important
Notice
Revised February 21, 2022
This is a reminder that the Barefoot Hawaiian has moved its
business and Dance Studio from the former 1401 E. Oakton Street Des Plaines
location to its new location at 458 Northwest Highway, Des Plaines.
DANCE STUDIO AND CLASSES
General Information
Class Descriptions
Class Schedules
Enrollment Procedure
Program Details
Satellite Classes On-Line Virtual Classes
The Barefoot Hawaiian Dance Studio and School conducts
classes of dance, music, and
other training in various
performing arts of the South Pacific, which includes
Hawaiian, Polynesian, Tahitian, and Samoan styles.
We are proud to own
and operate one of the rare minority of schools
in the Chicago area and the entire Midwestern United
States that specializes entirely in these arts. We have remained devoted to this
tradition for over 48 years and continue it today through
the training of over 125 students a year in the Polynesian arts.
(Page Last Revised
February 21 2022)
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The Barefoot Hawaiian Dance
Studio runs three different kinds programs of dance classes.
The first and our primary program
is our Dance Company Training Program.
This is a formal training program for the serious student
with the focus on learning the South Pacific dances as a
true art form with attention to precision, technique,
execution, and showmanship. It is run like a regular
school year, broken down into four quarters.
Students sign up quarterly and may take from one to all
four quarters.
The second
program is our Summer Dance Classes.
Run while our Dance Company Program
is on Summer vacation, these are informal dance
classes with the focus on having fun and learning basic hula
and other arts in a relaxed and casual setting.
Students sign up for the Summer program for the classes
they are interested in (if more than more than one choice
is offered).
Our third
program is our new Satellite
Classes. Created in 2017, it is the
equivalent of our Summer Dance
program run throughout the year as various and
intermittent workshops. It takes the relaxed and
informal atmosphere of the Summer program and provides the
same throughout the year to students who prefer this style
of learning.
For complete
details of each program and more information that will help you select the track that
will suit you best, go to the Program Details section
further on this page. Regardless of your selection, you will be taking your lessons from a
Hawaiian and Polynesian dance master.
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Keiki
Wahine
Ori Tahiti
Professional
Specialty
Summer
Program
Following lists our various dance training divisions and
the primary class categories in the divisions. All
the divisions listed below, except for Summer
Hula, are within the Dance Company
Training Program. Summer Hula is the informal
program having a stand-alone dance class.
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KEIKI
(children 3-16) |
The Barefoot Hawaiian is proud to teach children Hula
and the
art of Hawaiian dance, and teaching young students is one
of our specialties. Our head instructor started at
age 3 herself and knows firsthand how much fun this can be
for children to learn a dance art. For our Keiki
classes, children are placed according to age. The
classes are designed for students of any skill level
within their age group.
The performances of our
Keiki at public shows is one of our biggest draws,
appealing to and providing great entertainment for the
entire family. The photos shown in this section is of our Keiki
performing on stage at various local public shows.
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KEIKI
ONE
Our Keiki Menehune program is designed specifically to introduce
dance to children at the very early pre-school age and
into the early grammar school years.
Open to both, boys and girls, ages 3
through 5, beginning Hula is taught in a fun and interactive class.
Only requirement is that children are potty-trained and
ready for a class environment.
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KEIKI TWO &
KEIKI THREE
Our next levels of Keiki
dance instruction is a continuing program for school-aged
children, boys and girls, up to the teenage
years.
Classes are divided by age
as follows:
Keiki Two - Ages 6-8
Keiki Three - Ages 9-12
Our students in these
classes take part in full Polynesian
dance which includes Tahitian rhythms and the full
range of Hawaiian dance arts.
Although the classes are
structured by ages, Keiki Two and Hoku often perform
on stage at public shows together as a large group.
The photos shown here collectively depict this.
These classes are designed
for both, new students to enter the program at any age and
for existing students to progress from one age group
through the next and from one level (such as advanced and
continuing) to the next. So, if you're a parent with an
older child, our program can accept your son or
daughter as a brand new student.
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KEIKI
TEEN
These Keiki classes are
for teenagers, boys and girls, ages 13 through 15. As
is true for all our Keiki classes, new students are always
welcome to enter the program. So,
if you're a 15 year old boy or girl with a brand new
interest in Polynesian dance, our program can accept you
as a brand new student and learn for the first time. For
our students that have progressed from previous classes,
they will learn advanced techniques covering the full
range of Polynesian dance arts. In addition, for
those students wishing to continue on, these classes
prepare students
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Wahine
(Non-Pro) (female adults 16 and up) |
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Wahine I &
Wahine Continuing I & II
These Barefoot Hawaiian dance lessons are for women
ages 16 and up.
The Wahine (Non-Pro) class offers a range of the Hawaiian dances
in a fun and hang-loose setting, yet with the discipline
that provides confidence to perform on stage. Many of
our Wahine dancers perform at our public shows and with
great appeal. Wahine
(Non-Pro) is the perfect division for ladies
who wish to learn and perform but not commit to the rigors
of advanced and professional dance training. Wahine
(Non-Pro) has three levels: Wahine I covers from
newcomer and beginner through the 2nd year of experience
and training. Wahine Continuing I are for those with
2 or more years of training and feeling comfortable to
move on. Wahine Continuing II are for those
with at least 3 years of training and feeling comfortable
to move on. The
multiple levels offered in this non-pro Wahine class
allows women to advance and continue their training
without the pressure to move into the Company Professional
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ORI
TAHITI |
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ORI TAHITI
The Barefoot Hawaiian offers a Wahine class focusing
strictly on Tahitian dance technique.
This is an advanced and challenging class designed for
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PROFESSIONAL
DANCE DIVISION |
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The professional dance division
of the Barefoot Hawaiian Studio and School is the graduate-level
program in the world of Polynesian dance. These classes are
highly advanced in nature
and designed for the field of professional
entertainment. Training is both challenging and demanding, and
classes should be
attended by serious students only. Focus is on
perfection of technique and timing, precision and
execution of the dance, and on exhibition and showmanship,
all of which our clients expect from our professional
entertainers.
There are three levels of professional training:
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Company Ready - Professional Level I
This is the starting point level for students moving from Hawaiian dance
for fun or at the amateur level to becoming
professional dancers and performers. This is a
minimum two-year program.
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Company Ready - Professional Level II
This is the next level for those that are already professional dancers,
have completed Level I and have a minimum of two-years
experience and training as a professional dancer. This
is a minimum six-year program.
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Company Veterans - Highest Professional Level
This is the Top-Gun level for very-well-established professional
dancers. Entrance into this level requires a
minimum of eight years experience and training as a
professional dancer. This program focuses on the
highest level of performance, perfection, and mastery
of the Hawaiian and Polynesian Dance Arts.
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WAHINE PRO
This class is for women who wish to become professional
entertainers and for current performers wishing to advance
their skills.
Females interested in becoming performers for the
Barefoot Hawaiian should be attending these classes. All
current female professional performers of the Barefoot
Hawaiian dance company are required to attend the Wahine
class in order to retain their professional status and
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KANE PRO
This class is for men who wish to become professional
entertainers and for current performers wishing to advance
their skills.
Gentlemen interested in becoming performers for the
Barefoot Hawaiian should be attending these classes. All
current male professional performers of the Barefoot
Hawaiian dance company are required to attend the Kane
class in order to retain their professional status and
regularly recertify their professional qualifications.
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SPECIALTY
CLASSES AND INSTRUCTION |
In addition to the standard and regularly scheduled
dance classes listed above, the Barefoot Hawaiian also
provides training in a number of select and specialty areas.
These include the following:
Dance & Related Performing Arts:
- Maori Poi Balls for adults
Maori Poi Balls is the specialty dance from New
Zealand involving control of bound cloth balls swung
from the end of cords operated from both hands.
This dance teaches incredible hand and eye
coordination and control.
- Maori Poi Balls for Keiki
This is the same Maori Poi Balls class described above
but is designed specially for children.
(Keiki is "children" in Hawaiian.)
- Keiki Kane
This is a children's class similar to our regular
Keiki classes except this is specifically for and is
restricted to boys. Boys age 4-12 learn the
movements that are more specifically performed by
Hawaiian males.
- Ori Tahiti for Tamari'i
Similar to our regular adult Ori Tahiti class
described earlier, this special class is designed for
Tamari'i ages 8-15. (Tamari'i is
"children" in Tahitian)
- Tahitian Dance
Learn the dance techniques of the Islands of
Tahiti. Strenuous and high energy; your will learn the terms and execution of Ori (Tahitian technique), working up to a performance routine.
Open to adults (men and women) and to older children
(boys and girls) ages 11 and up.
- Samoan Fire Knife, a/k/a Siva Afi - "Dance
of Fire."
Learn the specialized art of the spectacular Fire
Knife Dance, an art form originating from Samoa
designed to simulate tribal warriors in battle.
Students in this class will learn technique and
precision in twirling and movement. Available to
adults ages 16 and up.
- Mother/Daughter Hula
When offered, this class offers a special and unique
opportunity for a mom and her daughter to bond
while learning the hula together. This class is
for mothers and their daughters age 5-15.
- The Dance of Tahiti ~ Tahitian Workout
Learn the dance techniques of the Islands of
Tahitiin in a workout manner. This class will
also teach the terms and execution of Ori, a Tahitian
technique. This is a strenuous workout class
for girls & women age 12 and up.
- Kahiko
Focusing on the people and history of Old Hawaii,
this class is a journey into the past of songs,
beliefs, customs, and rituals. Students will
also learn in this class the ancient dance of Hawaii:
Kahiko Hula. This class is open to adult men and
women age 16 on up.
Music:
- Drumming
Learn Tahitian drumming. Available to adults and
children from ages 13 and up.
Drumming is a 45 minute class.
- Ukulele
The Ukulele is the Hawaiian musician's primary musical
instrument, and the word translates literally
"jumping flea." We welcome students from all
skill levels, including the beginner and the first
timer.
Ukulele is a 1 hour class.
Each student must have his (or her) own ukulele.
Where a class is combined for both adults and keiki,
children must be age 15 and up.
Where we offer separate Adult and Keiki classes, Keiki
classes are for ages 8-15.
Adults classes are for 16 and up.
Health and Wellness:
- HúGáSM
Discover the Harmony, Unity, and Gratitude of Aloha
(HúGá) in this Barefoot Hawaiian exclusive class that combines the techniques of both Hula and Yoga. Experience the piece and joy that awaits you and connect with your inner self. This class is available to men and women, ages 16 and up. Participants should dress comfortably and bring a towel and a mat (or other suitable floor covering or padding on which to sit and lie on).
This is a gentle exercise class.
When in operation, HúGá classes operate and are in session during our regular quarterly class schedule, but attendance and registration are different.
Unlike our regular performing art classes which operate under a formal registration and committed attendance,
HúGá operates informally and without the need for registration or even regular attendance. You come to
HúGá sessions when you can. Simply purchase an "8 Session Punch Card" for only
$88 (cash or check). The punch card is good for the entire school year and may be used for any classes held throughout.
Other Specialty (some may have restrictions):
- Hali Lamaku - Emcee Training and Show Manager
Class
For Halau Member adults only, ages 18 and up, learn how to run
a Polynesian show, make announcements regarding the
details of the show, engage the audience and keep them
interested.
This class is available to our Halau Members only that
meet certain experience requirements.
Some of these classes may not run by a regular schedule and are
offered only at certain times based on the number and
progression of advanced students for which these classes
are available. Admission to some of the advanced
dance classes may be by
invitation only to advanced students of the dance company who have
demonstrated a proven proficiency in the Hawaiian and
Tahitian techniques.
Note: Unless specified otherwise
all dance and dance-related performing art classes run
about 45 minutes in length.
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SUMMER
PROGRAM |
When
our dance company training program is on summer vacation,
we continue with a variety of informal classes during the
summer. The summer program is all about fun and are the only classes
we offer that is not a part of the Barefoot Hawaiian dance
company training program.
Anyone can learn
hula, and you will do so in a relaxed and informal
environment without need for previous training or
experience in any dance form. No high expectations
from students. No costumes or special equipment or
apparel needed. This class offers an excellent way
to introduce you to this beautiful form of dance.
The classes are comprised of 4 to 8 lessons:
one lesson a week over a 4 to 8 week period. It
runs when our formal dance company training program is on Summer
Vacation. Enrollment is informal and simple.
You simply download a flier with registration form from
this web site, fill it in, and return it with your class
fee. That is all there is to it. Look below under
the Class Schedule section for the class dates and the
downloadable form.
This classes may be offered to a
variety of age groups. See the summer schedule for
the age requirements of any specific class.
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Quick Links to 2021-2022 Schedule:
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
2022 Summer Program
The Barefoot Hawaiian Dance Studio and School runs its dance
company classes similarly in schedule to that of any
formal school
of education. The training year runs from Fall through
Spring and is divided into 4 quarters of 8 weeks each
(except for certain specialty classes denoted below).
Each
quarter offers a different curriculum of classes and
levels from which the student will be placed. Classes run evenings during the week from Monday through
Thursday and during the day on Saturday. The exact day and time depends on the
class for which you will be enrolling. The detailed
schedule along with tuition for each class is provided in the curriculum and registration
packet.
In addition to our regular dance company training year we also offer a summer program. The summer
classes are basic hula for adult women (age 16 and older) and are intended for fun
with the classes being more laid back and relaxed.
Enrollment for the summer programs is also much simpler.
Following is our current schedule for the 2021 - 2022 School Year:
- 1st Quarter
Monday, September 20, 2021 — Saturday,
November 13, 2021
(8 classes out of the 8 week calendar period)
All Classes according to the following day and
time assignments:
Monday evening programs offered:
Adult Wahine I
(Non-Pro, For Fun) (7:30-8:15p),
Tuesday evening programs
offered: Keiki
Three (6:45-7:30),
Keiki Teen (7:30-8:15p)
Wednesday evening
programs offered: Adult
Hula Movement Workout
(7:00-7:45p)
Company Professional - Performance Training (7:45-8:30)
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Thursday evening
programs offered: Company
Professional - Advanced (7:30-8:30)
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Saturday morning
programs offered: Keiki
One (10:30-11:15a),
Keiki Two (11:30a-12:15p),
Status:
Classes for this quarter are now in session. Registration
is closed. Please consider joining us for the
second quarter.
Download
the 2021 Fall Quarter Classes Flier (444K)

- 2nd Quarter
Please Note: No new
students are being taken in for enrollment for the
2021-2022 school year at this time.
Due to the concerns of
students and of parents of keiki students returning to
class while the pandemic is still with us as well as
mask and vaccine mandates imposed by the county in
early 2022, we have decided to close public
registration of new students to the company dance
class program for the remainder of this school
year. The program has been reduced to a very
limited training program and has been distributed to
existing students only for continued enrollment into
this quarter.
We apologize for any
inconvenience.
- 3rd Quarter
Please Note: No new students
are being taken in for enrollment for the 2021-2022
school year at this time.
Due to the concerns of
students and of parents of keiki students returning to
class while the pandemic is still with us as well as
mask and vaccine mandates imposed by the county in early
2022, we have decided to close public registration of
new students to the company dance class program for the
remainder of this school year. The program has
been reduced to a very limited training program and has
been distributed to existing students only for continued
enrollment into this quarter.
We apologize for any
inconvenience.
- 4th Quarter
Please Note: No new students
are being taken in for enrollment for the 2021-2022
school year at this time.
Due to the concerns of
students and of parents of keiki students returning to
class while the pandemic is still with us as well as
mask and vaccine mandates imposed by the county in early
2022, we have decided to close public registration of
new students to the company dance class program for the
remainder of this school year. The program has
been reduced to a very limited training program and has
been distributed to existing students only for continued
enrollment into this quarter.
We apologize for any
inconvenience.
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Learn at home or wherever you might
be. The online classes use the Zoom video and web
conferencing application. Currently, we are offering
only classes for Keiki. We heard the children were
getting restless being out of their dance class routine,
and we decided to offer this solution.
Your Keiki will learn and participate with other
children in the zoom class and receive dance instruction
in real-time (this is not video-recorded instruction) from
an instructor experienced in online dance
instruction. If Keiki are in view of their web cam,
the instructor can watch the progress of each child and
offer specific feedback and guidance to the either the
whole class or to any individual student as needed.
Classes will be run as virtually as possible to actually
being in the studio.
The registration process is simple: You simply register for a class
with the contact information shown on the flier and
provide the name or names of your child or children you
wish to register, then make payment using any of the
methods shown on the flier, or you may pay by check mailed
to the Barefoot Hawaiian or over the phone with the
Barefoot Hawaiian by credit card. Once you have
completed payment, your online meeting ID and password
will be emailed to you.
With the re-opening
of the in-person, in-studio classes for the fall of
2021,
No Online Classes are presently scheduled at this time
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Satellite Classes are similar to our Summer Program in that they
provide a variety of classes that is less formal than in
our quarterly-based school year structure, but they run in
parallel to the 4-Quarter School Year classes. Think of it
as continuing education night classes in a college without
the need to feel pressured to commit to seeking a
degree. These classes are about fun and learning and
you can take them as your schedule permits. No need
to feel that you must commit to a full school year or even
an 8-week Quarter as most classes are 6 weeks and under and
some are single classes.
Ukulele & Tahitian Drumming Classes
- 6 Week Course
6 Week Class on Saturdays
starting January 8, 2022
Your choice of Group Ukulele classes or Tahitian
Drumming, or take both
Drumming classes offered in two levels (see flier for
details)
Ukulele at 11:30 AM, Drumming I at 12:30 PM, Drumming
II at 1:30 PM
A total of 6 classes running on consecutive Saturdays
January 8 through February 12, 2022
Price: $110 for Ukulele; $120 for Drumming (for all 6
classes)
Download the flier below for the details and
registration information
Download
the Ukulele & Tahitian Drumming Class Flier (1,123K)

Contact the Barefoot
Hawaiian to register for the class
Keiki Hula Class - 8 Week Course
8 Week Class on Mondays starting January
10, 2022
For Keiki students ages 9-14
A total of 8 classes running on consecutive Mondays
6:30 - 7:15 PM
January 10 through February 28, 2022
Price: $130 for all 8 classes
Download the flier below for the details and to
register
Download
the Keiki Hula Class Flier (290K)

Contact the Barefoot
Hawaiian to register for the class
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2022 Summer Program
The Summer Program for 2022 has been cancelled.
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Note: If you are not yet completely familiar with our
dance studio and training programs, please first read the
Program Details section on this web page, before reading
about the particulars of actual enrollment.
Dance Company Students:
General Procedure for all Students
The enrollment procedure varies only slightly depending on whether
you are an existing student or a new student. In
either case, pre-registration for all classes and students
is
required. Once the class begins or becomes full,
enrollment closes.
For both existing students and new students,
enrollment for the new training year commencing in Fall
opens in late Summer. During this time there is an open
enrollment period whereby students must be admitted in
person. The dates for this open enrollment period
are shown in the above Class Schedule and scheduled
during the summer.
Although, general enrollment for the training year
occurs in late summer, specific class assignments are
made at the beginning of each quarter. Class
assignment and choices is determined between student and
instructor and is usually based upon the student's
progress and current skill level. Tuition for each
quarter is due before the start of each quarter
according to the tuition deadline date in the schedule.
Please note that there are limits on the class size,
and all classes offered through the Barefoot Hawaiian
Dance Studio always fill to capacity. Early
registration is recommended and encouraged.
Existing Students
A class curriculum and enrollment
packet is mailed (1st class postal) each summer to all current students of the Barefoot
Hawaiian Dance School. If you do not receive this packet
by the first week of August, let us know. We will get one to you
promptly. Also watch your email. Email
notifications as to when the enrollment packets will be
mailed are sent to all students with email addresses.
Student will complete the information section
of the registration form and the consent form and come to
the studio with the completed forms during the open enrollment
period. The purpose for the in-person
registration to get each student properly placed in his or
her appropriate class based on skill and advancement
level. Students under 18, must arrive with a
parent or guardian. Tuition for the 1st quarter is due at the time of
registration. Tuition for subsequent quarters are
due before each quarter starts by the date indicated in
the class schedule.
New Students
The Barefoot Hawaiian openly welcomes
new students to our dance company. If you are a new prospective student
interested in admission to the dance company and entering its
training program, please call us at 847-699-7336,
and we will
mail out a full curriculum and enrollment packet when they
are available for release each summer.
Upon receipt, complete the student information section
of the registration form and the consent form and visit
the studio during our open
enrollment period in the same way that existing students do.
Students under 18, must arrive with a
parent or guardian. The free, in-person consultation is to
ensure you are properly placed in a class appropriate for
your gender, age group, style, and skill level and exists
to ensure success and satisfaction with our
students.
Please note that we open admission for new students
for the 1st and 2nd quarters only of each training
year. Only existing students may continue on
with the training for the 3rd and 4th quarters.
This is to maintain the best and highest quality dance
training program for our regular student body and so
we can focus on more advanced training during the 2nd
half of each school year. If you are wishing to
join us as a new student, you must do so by the 2nd
quarter.
Summertime Class and Satellite Class Students:
Enrollment for the Summer Classes and the Satellite
Classes are extremely
informal and easy. When the schedule for this class
is announced, a flier and registration form will be
available for download from this web site.
Look for the link to this downloadable form under the
class schedule. Simply complete the form and mail in
with the appropriate class fee to the Barefoot Hawaiian,
or stop by the studio or store and drop it off in person.
When received and processed, we will notify you with a
confirmation of your enrollment.
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Dance Company Training
The Barefoot Hawaiian is foremost a
Performing Arts Dance Company. As such, the majority
of our training is to students who our members of that company. Our dance students range in
age from 3 years all the way up to upper-aged
seniors. The skill level of our
students range from beginners all the way up to our
world-class professionals that perform at our top-flight
shows. In fact, everyone of our professional dancers
must maintain a regular and rigid training program as a
student in order to maintain their status as one of the
professional dancers in the company.
Many of our non-professional students are seen
demonstrating their skills by performing on stage with us at
our many public shows. These performances are extended to our
students by invite only. Performing on stage is not a requirement
to become a dance company student, but most accept the
invite when offered. Setting a personal goal to
perform on stage is usually the reason individuals choose
to join the dance company training program, and getting
the opportunity to do so is viewed as a major
accomplishment. Some continue on to become proficient enough to join our
cast as one of our professional entertainers. Our
professional dancers are paid performers. Only our
professional division dancers perform at private parties
for clients or clients hosting a public show, but wanting
only professional performers.
The dance company training program is
run just like any school of education with classes divided
into four quarters of 8 weeks each that run from Fall
through Spring. Enrollment into the training program
opens in
late summer and students are expected to attend for a
complete school year of all 4 quarters. Tuition is
paid on a quarterly basis and is due before the quarter
starts. Like any real school, there is an enrollment
and admission procedure, which is described in the Enrollment
Procedure section of this web page.
The training
provided in the dance company program is more advanced
than you will find available through the dance classes at junior colleges and most
4-year colleges. The Barefoot Hawaiian
runs the only hula and Polynesian arts dance studio in the Chicago area that provide a high level of training and
that instructs at
the professional entertainer level. We are one of
the few schools in the entire Midwest that specializes in
the Hawaiian and South Pacific dance arts.
The descriptions
provided in the Class Description section on this page,
except for the last, are for the dance company training
program. The portraits shown are of a small segment
of class photos of our students in one of their
performance costumes.
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Summertime and Satellite Class Programs
Want to learn hula in a fun, relaxed,
informal environment? Then this is the class for
you.
No previous training or experience is
required. No high expectations from our
students. No costumes or shows. Just quite
simply a fun way to learn beginning hula and other
Hawaiian arts and receive an
introduction to this beautiful form of dance.
The Summer Program classes ranges from
4 to 6
lessons, over a 4 to 6 week period and runs when our formal dance school is on Summer
Vacation.
The Satellite Program classes ranges from
1 to 6
lessons, over a 1 to 6 week period and runs concurrently
with and when our formal dance school is in session.
Unlike our dance company classes,
enrollment is informal and extremely simple. You
simply download a flier with simple registration form from
this web site, fill it in, and return it with your class
fee. That's all there is to it.
Many discover the fun of hula
and other Hawaiian arts in these classes, so much so, that they continue onto enrollment into
the dance company classes. But how far you go is
completely up to you.
Choosing
the Right Track for You
Your decision to become a dance
company student depends on your personal goals and
previous dance background. If you have little to no
previous dance experience but are strongly motivated to
learn hula and can make a commitment to regular class
attendance, then this program is for you. Once you
learn hula you can progress to Tahitian and other dance
forms.
If you are an individual with
experience and training in other forms of dance, and now
wish to commit to learning the South Pacific styles, then
joining our dance company program will provide you the
greatest reward.
For parents looking for dance
lessons for their children, we also recommend this program.
Our dance company program provides the structure that
young dancers need by which to learn; moreover, it provides a
discipline that serves the young minds well in many other
areas of their lives. At present, only our dance
company program has classes for children.
If you are not certain if
the dance company program is for you, consider first joining the Summer Hula
Dance Class. Then if you fall in
love with dancing hula, you may be able to enroll into the
dance company program the following Fall. The
summer Hula Class is also the best choice if you do not
wish to commit to the longer dance company training schedule, or if you have only a one-time interest in hula,
such as for an upcoming luau, a Hawaiian-themed wedding,
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WE ARE EASY TO FIND AND GET TO
The Barefoot Hawaiian Dance Studio and School is conveniently
located in the Northwestern suburbs of Chicago in Des
Plaines, Illinois
15 minutes from O'Hare International
Airport, and 10 minutes from both the I-90 and the I-294
Highways
Plenty of free parking.
The Barefoot Hawaiian Dance Studio
458 Northwest Highway
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
(847) 699-7336
All regular dance classes are held Monday through Thursday
evenings and on Saturdays

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