Fiji Meke - Girls
Students will learn Fiji Meke, choreography, meaning of the dance and cultural knowledge and some language.
Gender: Female | Ages: All | Term Length: 9 weeks
Price: $104.05
Instructor: Grace Karkaritu
Level 1
FIJI GIRLS Level one– Introduction to Fiji Meke
This level is an introduction to Fijian meke, students will also learn choreography, meaning of the dance and cultural knowledge and some language.
Level 2
Fiji GIRLS Level two- This level is an extension of level one meke class, students will learn meke choreography, meaning of the dance, cultural knowledge which includes traditional food, geography, traditional flowers, traditional items, iconic Fijians and more as well as language.
Level 3
FIJI GIRLS Level three- Is for students with meke experience or who have completed level two and wanting to brush up on meke skills, learn choreography and cultural knowledge which includes information about social hierarchy, cultural protocols, costume making, sustainable practises, legends and more.
Grace Karikaritu
Fijian Girls Instructor
Grace started performing meke in primary school in Fiji. She came to truly love meke during school dances in High school where she attended a Fijian all girls prominent boarding school.
Fiji Meke - Boys
Students will learn a Fijian meke, the meaning of the dance and song, cultural knowledge and basic Fijian words. Take the classes at your own pace.
Gender: Male | Ages: All | Term Length: 9 weeks
Price: $104.05
Instructor: Ilikena Karikaritu
Level 1
This level is an introduction to Fijian meke, students will learn a meke, the meaning of the dance and song, cultural knowledge and basic Fijian words. Take the classes at your own pace.
Level 2
FIJI BOYS Level two– This level is an extension of level one meke class, students will learn meke choreography, meaning of the dance, cultural knowledge which includes traditional food, geography, traditional flowers, traditional items, iconic Fijians, as well as basic words/language.
Level 3
FIJI BOYS Level three – This level is an extension of level one meke class, students will learn meke choreography, meaning of the dance, cultural knowledge which includes social hierarchy, cultural protocols, costume making, sustainable practises, legends and more.
Ilikena Karikaritu
Fijian Boys Instructor
Ilikena has been dancing meke since his childhood, performing in meke for Traditional special occasions. He was raised in the village where he learnt meke first hand from the village elders.