ABOUT
Nā Kumu Hula, Ke'ano Ka'upu and Lono Padilla, opened Hālau Hi'iakaināmakalehua in September 2008. The hālau name, meaning Hi'iaka in the eyes of the lehua, pays tribute to their various Kumu Hula and their hula lineage. Ke'ano was a haumana of Rae Fonseca and Johnny Lum Ho of Hilo, and Lono was a haumana of Holoua Stender of O'ahu. With the blessings of their respective Kumu Hula, both Lono and Ke'ano completed traditional 'ūniki ceremonies with their mother, Kumu Hula Hokulani Holt of Maui. Currently Hālau Hi'iakaināmakalehua offers classes for Kaikamahine, Keiki Kane, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Wahine, Beginner and Advanced Kane, as well as Kupuna Wahine in Kalihi.
ENROLLMENT MONTH
May
Daily Classes/ Events
Monday
Papa Lehua Puakea Makuahine and Kupuna Wahine, Ages 40 and up
05:30PM-07:00PM
This class is geared towards beginning and intermediate level mature women, women who desire less strenuous physical activity (Hula-Lite) and those who can use the experiences of life and put them into their hula. Students in this class will focus on the basics of hula (kahiko and 'auana) and oli. We include language, culture, protocol and basic interpretation. Students are required to bring a 3 ring binder and writing materials to every class for gathering the information that is taught. It is recommended that you bring water and a towel. Students in this class may occasionally be asked to perform.
Tuesday
Papa Mu'o Lehua Boys 5-12
05:00PM-06:30PM
Students in this class will focus on the basics of hula. This class is geared to introduce keiki kane to hula in fun, yet effective ways to promote progress. This class will help prepare the students to move forward in skill and understanding of the Hawaiian culture through hula. For their needed progression. students will be asked to do more strenuous physical (dance) and intellectual (study) activity in this class. Students are required to bring a 3 ring binder and writing materials to every class for gathering the information that is taught. It is recommended that you bring water and a towel. Students in this class may occasionally be asked to perform.
Papa Lehua Mamo: Men, Ages 13-45
07:00PM-09:00PM
Students in this class will focus on the basics of hula (kahiko and 'auana) and oli. We include language, culture, protocol and basic interpretation. Students are required to bring a 3 ring binder and writing materials to every class for gathering the information that is taught. It is recommended that you bring water and a towel. Students in this class may often be asked to perform.
Friday
Papa 'Opu'u Lehua: Beginner and Entry Level Women, Ages 13-45
05:30PM-07:00PM
This class is geared towards beginning or entry level women, women who desire less strenuous physical activity (Hula-Lite), or new women that are just entering halau. Students in this class will focus on the basics of hula (kahiko and 'auana) and oli. We include language, culture, protocol and basic interpretation. Students are required to bring a 3 ring binder and writing materials to every class for gathering the information that is taught. It is recommended that you bring water and a towel.
Saturday
Papa Kupu Lehua Beginner Girls 3-12
10:00AM-11:00AM
This class is to introduce kaikamahine to hula in fun, yet effective ways to promote progress. This class will help prepare the students to move forward in skill, and will help promote and perpetuate a little girls desire for hula through dance, excurssions, activities, and performances. Students are required to bring a 3 ring binder and writing materials to every class for gathering the information that is taught. It is recommended that you bring water and a towel. Students in this class may occasionally be asked to perform.
Papa Liko Lehua Intermediate and Advance Level Girls 6-12
11:00AM-00:30PM
Students in this class will focus on the basics of hula. This class is geared to introduce kaikamahine to hula in fun, yet effective ways to promote progress. This class will help prepare the students to move forward in skill and understanding of the Hawaiian culture through hula. For their needed progression. students will be asked to do more strenuous physical (dance) and intellectual (study) activity in this class. Students are required to bring a 3 ring binder and writing materials to every class for gathering the information that is taught. It is recommended that you bring water and a towel. Students in this class may occasionally be asked to perform.
SERVICES/CLASSES WE PROVIDE
- Hula
- Female Classes
- Male Classes
- Keiki Classes
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