afio mai . . . malo e lelei . . . ia orana . . . e komo mai . . . kia ora . . .
kia orana . . . bula vinaka . . . si juus maasi
As we perpetuate the Polynesian culture, a new one emerges.
It includes all peoples, regardless of race, gender, age, financial status or religion and raises awareness of service opportunities local and abroad.
Our mission is to perpetuate the Polynesian culture by supporting education, learning and sharing our culture, respecting the environment and providing community service.
We are a non-profit organization recognized in the state of Washington.
Our efforts include the following:
support education by tutoring/mentoring/promoting literacy, math and science.
support education by setting academic and behavioral standards and hold Polynesian dance class students accountable at school through positive reinforcement, i.e. Students that do not meet academic standards [2.0 GPA w/no D's or F's] may not perform with the group outside of class.
serve community & perpetuate culture by donating performances to retirement homes, senior citizen groups, and cultural events.
perpetuate Polynesian culture and history by hosting guest speakers/cultural experts and sponsoring workshops/special performances at low and no cost to the community.
more details on Heimana's mission and purposes available upon request.
It is for these reasons that Heimana Production WA now seeks 501(c)(3) non-profit tax status.
The songs & dances we study and perform specifically come from
Hawaii, Samoa, Tokelau, New Zealand,
Tonga, Fiji, Tahiti and the Cook Islands.
Classes are held at the
Steilacoom Community Center
All students are encouraged and welcomed to watch and practice with the Basic Intermediate/Performance class.
However, our focus is on the student that progresses to/can demonstrate that performance/skill level.
MONDAYS @ 6:30 pm - performance group only
(permission required, addt'l fees apply)
WEDNESDAYS - by announcement only
Adults: $30/month
Adult Drop-in fee: $10/class
Enrollment for Adults is on-going.
Children (ages 5-16): $25/month
Child Drop-in fee: $8/class
Open enrollment for beginner level children (16 and under):
SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER & JANUARY only.
Monthly fees are made payable to "Town of Steilacoom"
at the Steilacoom Community Center's reception window
by the 10th of the month with late charges thereaft.
Costume, material & implement costs
are NOT included in the monthly fee.
253.583.6675
Steilacoom Community Center
2301 Worthington Street, Steilacoom WA 98388
253.581.1076
