We are an award-winning, Polynesian performance arts school located at Aloha Studio in San Ramon, California. Led by Kumu Catherine Kau‘ilaniokalaua‘e Harrill Kailimai and Karl Michael Ha‘aheo Blankenship, Nā Hula ‘O Moku’āina a me Motu’āina has worked to preserve and uplift the Hawaiian and Tahitian cultures, teaching dance and music in the East Bay for more than 30 years.
Nā Hula ‘O Moku‘āina Kūhai Hālau is the Hawaiian name for Aloha Studio’s dance performance troupe; Motu‘āina is the Tahitian name. Together with Karl Michael Ha‘aheo Blankenship, Kumu Catherine has choreographed dances, designed costuming, and composed musical arrangements that have won numerous awards and been featured in exciting performances over the years.
Our Hālau has performed throughout California, Nevada, Hawai‘i, and Tahiti.
ENROLLMENT MONTH
January
Daily Classes/ Events
Monday
Gracious Ladies
06:30PM-08:00PM
Women's competitive and performance hula group. For women ages 30-55 who have mastered hula basics.
Wāhine
08:00PM-09:30PM
Competitive and performance hula group for young women ages 13-30. Dancers should have mastered hula basics.
Tuesday
Kūpuna
00:30PM-02:00PM
Stay active gently through the graceful art of hula dance, while learning about Hawaii's rich history, culture, and language. Suitable for men and women ages 55 to 90. Beginners may enroll in this class.
Kaikamāhine
06:00PM-07:30PM
The competitive and performance hula group for young girls ages 6-12. Students should have mastered hula basics.
Tamariʻi and Tamāhine
07:30PM-08:30PM
The competitive and performance Tahitian ‘ori group for young girls. Tamarii are the younger dancers and Tamahine are older. Ages 6 to 12 years.
Wednesday
Tiny Hips - Wednesday
04:30PM-05:30PM
A fun introduction to Polynesian performance for our youngest dancers, ages 3-6, boys and girls! Children learn basic dance steps, sing songs and recite chants. This class combines 30 minutes of hula and 30 minutes of Tahitian dance.
Tāne and Tamaroa
06:00PM-07:00PM
The competitive and performance boy's & men's Tahitian ‘ori group (ages 4-55). Dancers should have mastered the basics of male ori Tahiti.
Hula Lite - Wednesday
07:00PM-08:00PM
Designed for adult beginners and accomplished dancers alike, this class is for dancers who would like to practice hula without the rigors of performance or competition. Male and Female dancers from ages 13 to 90 are welcome.
Vāhine
08:00PM-09:30PM
The competitive and performance Tahitian dance group for women ages 12 to 45. Dancers should have mastered the basics of female ?ori Tahiti.
Thursday
Kamaliʻi
06:00PM-07:00PM
A beginning hula class for young girls ages 6 to 12. Learn the basic steps and beginning chants.
Hula Lite - Thursday
07:00PM-08:00PM
Designed for adult beginners and accomplished dancers alike, this class is for dancers who would like to practice hula without the rigors of performance or competition. Male and Female from ages 21-90.
Beginning ʻOri Tahiti
08:00PM-09:00PM
For teen and adult females, ages 13 to 50, who want to learn the basic steps of Tahitian dance (ori Tahiti). Learn more about the culture. This class includes a rigorous workout.
Saturday
Tiny Hips - Saturday
11:00AM-00:00PM
A fun introduction to Polynesian performance for our youngest dancers, ages 2 to 6, boys and girls! Children learn basic dance steps, sing songs and recite chants. This class combines 30 minutes of hula and 30 minutes of Tahitian dance.
SERVICES/CLASSES WE PROVIDE
Hula
Tahitian
Female Classes
Male Classes
Keiki Classes
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