Your guide to Big Island dance this week: Jan 25–Feb 1

Ever danced while the trade winds carry salt air across your skin?

Sunsets feel extra golden this week. Plumeria on the breeze, drumbeats in the distance, and the ocean winking at you from mauka to makai. If you’ve been craving movement, the island answered.

Start at Sundari where the coastline glows and the palms whisper. The ManaFest 2nd Annual Rose Temple Retreat stretches three juicy days with ritual and dance under open sky. Then slide into a blissy late-day groove at a private beachside mansion with Safe Space: The After Party (Ecstatic Dance & Sound Healing)—a long, heart-forward set by DJ Tiger Heart and soothing sound bath to land you soft.

3 can’t-miss moments

If hula calls your naʻau, Kumu Tia’s Hula ʻOla – Weekly Hula at Hawaiian Sanctuary at Hawaiian Sanctuary brings that steady, grounded joy. The rhythm, the sway, the stories—you’ll feel connected to place.

Ready to learn something new? Brazilian softness meets island flow at Zouk in Hilo – Level 1. It’s welcoming, beginner-friendly, and held at breezy Yoga Centered right in Hilo town.

Want a free option with pure community energy? Grab a shell lei and head to La Hiki Ola Kava Bar for Cypher Night: Freestyle Improv & Hip Hop. The mic stays open, the beats roll late, and the vibe is all aloha.

Quick picks by vibe

Chill and grounding: Flow slow with Hula ʻOla – Weekly Hula at Hawaiian Sanctuary, or sink into ritual at Holy Fire: Women’s Sacred Restoration & Healing at Inner Alignment Studio—aromatherapy, free-form goddess dance, and sound healing.

ʻOhana fun: Let your keiki twirl at Keiki Ballet w/ Rachel | Ages 5+ at SPACE. Socks, leggings, big smiles—ballet shoes encouraged.

Creative movers: Explore weight, breath, and play at the Monday Contact Improv Jam near Kapoho. Warm-up flows into an open jam with all-levels welcome and carpool encouraged.

Night owls: Dance your prayers at Safe Space: The After Party (Ecstatic Dance & Sound Healing), then cruise midweek to Cypher Night: Freestyle Improv & Hip Hop for freestyle community magic.

Local’s Notes

• ●Bring layers. Evenings can be cool, especially mauka, and a light shower can roll through fast.
• ●For the Kapoho contact improv jam, carpool is encouraged. DM hosts for exact pin if needed.
• ●Keiki ballet: socks and leggings work; ballet shoes are a plus.
• ●Zouk beginners: comfy shoes with smooth soles help with turns.
• ●Private mansion dance: RSVP early, be kind to neighbors, and plan your ride share.
• ●Kava bar etiquette: bring cash for kava, share the mic, and cheer loud.

Tomorrow’s tease

Tomorrow night, dip into that silky head movement and close embrace at Zouk in Hilo – Level 1 at Yoga Centered, 6:30–7:30 pm. Your shoulders will thank you.

Ready to keep the groove going? Wander through the full week and explore more dance events →. If your ʻohana has mixed tastes, you can always browse more events → across the island. I’ll see you on the floor—meet me by the palms when the stars come out.

FAQ

Q: I’m brand new to dancing. Where should I start? A: Try Zouk in Hilo – Level 1 at Yoga Centered. It’s designed for beginners. The Monday contact improv jam also welcomes all levels.

Q: Any free options this week? A: Yes—Cypher Night: Freestyle Improv & Hip Hop at La Hiki Ola Kava Bar is free.

Q: What should I wear? A: Comfy clothes you can move in. For keiki ballet, socks/leggings and ballet shoes if you have them. For Zouk, smooth-soled shoes are helpful.

Q: Can I come solo? A: Absolutely. Hula, ecstatic dance, Zouk, and contact improv all welcome solos. You’ll find partners and friends fast.

Q: Where can I see everything in one place? A: Head to explore more dance events →. For the whole island’s happenings, browse more events →.