Hula & 'Ori Tahiti
Dance School
Hawaiian Hula and 'ori Tahiti
Dance School
At Nāpua Australia, every movement is rooted in culture.
We share the traditional dances of Hawai‘i and Tahiti with deep respect, honouring their history, language, and culture. For Hula, we are guided directly under the direction of renowned Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche, and for ‘Ori Tahiti, we work closely alongside and follow the style of Poemoana Teriinohorai and Makau Foster.
Steeped in the lineage of our mentors on the islands, we teach strong foundations — including technique, cultural knowledge, and expression — while helping you transform movement into a powerful storytelling tool.
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Dance Classes
Hula & 'ori Tahiti dance classes
Alma Studios
103 Foveaux St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
'ori Tahiti
Monday 6:30 to 8:00 pm
In studio class for all levels. No experience needed.
'ori Tahiti
Saturday 9:30 to 11:00 am
In studio and online class. Basics training and conditioning for intermediate/advanced students.
* We rotate ‘ori tahiti and Hula classes each week.
Hula
Saturday 9:30 to 11:00 am
In studio and online class. In studio and online class. No experience needed.
* We rotate ‘ori tahiti and Hula classes each week.
>> Saturday classes they are being dedicated to showcase prep and we’ll be back to normal classes in September<<
Contact us on 0466-321-767 to book a class
Our Story
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Nāpua’s journey began in Mexico, where Cori Magos, a respected teacher and guiding figure in the Polynesian dance community, founded Nāpua in 1987. Her vision was to create a nurturing home for dancers who share a deep love for hula and ‘ori Tahiti, grounded in cultural respect and heartfelt connection.
In 2017, that legacy extended to Sydney when her daughter, Jocelyn Magos, founded Nāpua Australia. She now directs both the Australian and Mexican schools, leading with discipline, strong foundations, and a profound sense of cultural responsibility. Nāpua Australia teaches under the guidance and consent of its Hawaiian and Tahitian mentors, ensuring that every step, story, and practice honours its lineage and culture.
Meet our Team
Our Higlights
Dancers from Nāpua Australia have performed, trained, and competed across the world. Our team continues to travel to Tahiti and Hawai‘i to deepen their learning and strengthen their connections to the people, cultures, and communities who steward these traditions.
Our achievements include placing 3rd in the Mehura group category at Heiva San Diego (2019) and competing in Hura Tapairu Manihini in Tahiti (2024). Our dancers have also represented Nāpua Australia in international solo competitions such as ‘Ori Tahiti Nui in Tahiti (2022, 2024, and 2025), Tahiti Fete in Okinawa, Japan (2026), and in a range of global online competitions.
