Tonga Tau’olunga - Beginners
Students will learn about Tongan culture through Faiva (dance) in particular a Tau’olunga will be taught, as well as teaching and refining technique. Our Tongan department is run by two passionate teachers Lesieli Emelio and Elain Middleton.
Gender: Female | Ages: 4-13 yrs | Term Length: 9 weeks
Price: $104.05
Instructor: Elain Middleton
Level 1
Tau’olunga Level one- Beginners– Taught by Elain Middleton
Students learn a tau’olunga that can be performed at an event, as well as cultural knowledge which includes geography, traditional costumes, traditional food, traditional items and iconic Tongans and more. Students also learn basic Tongan words.
Level 2
Level Two- Juniors (4 years to 13 years)– For students who completed Level One beginners. Students will learn a Tau’olunga and cultural knowledge which includes Social Hierarchy, Cultural protocols, costume making, sustainable practises and more.
This level is for junior beginners ages 4- 13 years. For students ages 14+ please enrol in Level 2- Beginners/Intermediate Open age course with Lesieli Emelio below.
Elain Teresa Middleton
Tongan Beginners Instructor
I started dancing when I was able to stand, I was put on the floor to dance around for the family and continued from there in the Tokaikolo Christian Church.
Tonga Tau’olunga - Intermediate
Students will learn about Tongan culture through Faiva (dance) in particular a Tau’olunga will be taught, as well as teaching and refining technique. Our Tongan department is run by two passionate teachers Lesieli Emelio and Elain Middleton.
Gender: Female | Ages: 14+ yrs | Term Length: 9 weeks
Price: $104.05
Instructor: Lesieli Emelio
Level 1
Tau’olunga Level one– intermediate taught by Lesieli Emelio
This course is for students with Tau’olunga experience or who have completed beginners course level one. Students will learn a Tau’olunga, perfecting techniques and cultural knowledge which includes geography, Traditional costumes, traditional food, traditional items and iconic Tongans and more.
Level 2
This level is for students who have completed level one beginners or who have experience in Tongan faiva (dance), this level is also for older students from 14 years plus.
Lesieli Toumoua Emelio
Tongan Intermediate Instructor
Lesieli started dancing when she was aged four at Tongan functions, Tongan united church and Siasi Tonga Tau’ataina. She was taught by Punake Sione Vatuvei.
Tongan Language Course
Taught by Fine Taulanga Rosen- Tongan Language Course will be live zoom sessions.
The first class will be Saturday 27th February (AEDT- Australian eastern standard time) at 10.30am
Gender: All | Ages: All | Term Length: 9 weeks
Price: $104.05
Instructor: Fine Rosen
Fine Taulanga Rosen
Tongan Language Instructor
Fine Taulanga Rosen was born and raised in The Kingdom of Tonga. Specifically living on the islands of ‘Eua and Tongatapu. Fine has an Associate’s Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management from Trident Technical College in South Carolina, USA. Growing up in a family that respected the Tongan traditions and culture.