You find bon dance at Buddhist temples, qigong at martial-arts studios and yoga at fitness gyms.

But on a theater stage? In a dance concert?

Bringing together these non-traditional forms of dance — yes, dance! — on a single stage is the idea behind "Puja: An Offering in Dance," a collaborative, multifaceted music and dance experience at Paliku Theatre this weekend.

The two-hour concert, put on by Passport Productions, will feature a striking variety of dance forms — from African Diaspora dance to Argentine tango to Swasthya yoga.

It's a celebration of dance in all its forms, from around the world, in a way that makes this more of a journey than simply a performance.

"People say ethnic dances should be at ethnic festivals or ballet should be on a stage," said Willow Chang, concert organizer, dance artist and belly-dance instructor. "So what I'm pleased about with 'Puja' is that we have many different types of dances from many different disciplines — not by design, but by coincidence — in one (concert). We're all sharing the same stage."

Chang said the concept of "Puja" — a Sanskrit word meaning "offering" or "blessing" — is the basis of this concert.

In many Asian dance forms, Chang said, dancers give offerings or blessings before each practice or performance. Flowers are presented before a Balinese dance, for example, and sun salutations start every yoga session.

That got Chang thinking about this concert and how these dancers, despite their varied backgrounds, are all trying to honor, preserve and respect the traditions of their respective dance forms.

And it didn't matter if these dances weren't part of their personal heritage.

In fact, many of the artists in this weekend's concert are performing dances unrelated to their cultures.

Michael Hamilton, a former architectural graduate from Missouri, will perform Chinese qigong. George Garcia, who's Puerto Rican and Korean, will present Argentine tango. And Chang, a hapa-haole from Manoa who grew up dancing hula, will showcase Egyptian belly dance.

"It's the intention of honoring that tradition and understanding what makes it work," Chang said. "That's puja."

The concert, with its unconventional lineup, could challenge the Western concept of dance, Chang said.

Because dance is more than just stylized movement to music, it's more than just traditional forms on a stage, it's more than just something you do at nightclubs.

Dance can come in unexpected forms, from martial arts to religious rituals.

And Chang, herself a diverse dancer, hopes people walk away with a better understanding of and appreciation for various dance styles and disciplines.

"Yoga or qigong — is that really dance? When you see it with music, you'll see how it's all compatible," she said. "(This concert) allows the dancers to artistically push the limits of their art form and showcase it in a different light. ... There's definitely something for everybody."