Contemporary

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Contemporary ·

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Liability waiver

I agree to the Liability Waiver & Media Release.

Acknowledgment of Risk and Waiver of Liability. I understand that participation in dance classes, rehearsals, and performances with Center Stage Dance Alliance (CSDA) involves physical activity and carries inherent risks, including but not limited to: slips, falls, collisions, abrasions, muscle strains, sprains, broken bones, or other injuries.

By typing my name at registration, I voluntarily assume all risks associated with my own participation and/or my child’s participation in any CSDA class, rehearsal, event, or production.

I hereby release, waive, and hold harmless CSDA, its instructors, staff, officers, and volunteers from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising from ordinary negligence resulting in personal injury, illness, or property damage, whether occurring during classes, rehearsals, events, or productions.

Media Release (Photo & Video Consent). I grant CSDA permission to photograph, record, and use images or videos of myself and/or my child in connection with CSDA events, classes, or productions.

Your instructor

Mana Ho‘opai

Ballet · Hip Hop · Jazz

Mana started dancing as a BBoy at the age of 17. Since then he has extensively studied many other styles of dance including tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, popping, and contemporary dance. His primary place of study has been with Center Stage Dance Alliance, although he has taken classes from visiting artists from all over the world and other dance instructors in Hawai'i. Mana has been teaching BBoys and BGirls at Center Stage since 2015 and now teaches Contemporary, Hip Hop and Ballet classes at CSDA to students from ages 7 to adult of all skill levels.

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Before class

What to wear & bring.

Attire Jazz or ballet shoes are optional. Comfortable clothing recommended.

Arrival Sign in at the front desk with first and last name. Enter the dance floor with clean shoes or bare feet.

Floor policy Only clean dance shoes or bare feet on the floor. No zippers or metal hardware on clothing.

Bring A filled water bottle.

Observers ‘Ohana welcome to watch — please keep it to 1–2 people per dancer and conversations quiet.

Cancellation policy

Can’t make it to class?

Class credits Fill out the class credit request form and submit before the end of the day of the missed class. Processing fees may apply for refunds.

Mana Ho‘opai

What to wear & bring.

Can’t make it to class?

Intermediate / Advanced Tap

Stretch & Strengthen

Choreography Workshop with Malia Okimura