Private Lessons and Group Classes
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Columbia, SC (in person)
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Homosassa, FL (in person)
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online (with Mapuana)
Register at: hhalohalani@gmail.com
More Info: (808) 753-2440
Under the direction of Kumu Mapuana Kaleoaloha, instruction focuses on traditional posture and breathing, following traditional Hawaiian styles in order to continue to preserve the culture. While the studies are seriously focused on the Hawaiian fundamentals, it is the joy and love of the Hawaiian music as heart thumping rhythms of island drums inspire rolling hips and waving hands to describe the truly romantic melodies of paradise – resulting in smiles in the hearts and on the faces of her students. Novice students will enjoy the relaxed and well organized instruction, and the ambitious students will be thrilled with the opportunity to take their new skills to the next level within the traditional Halau style structure.
Papa Ku Kahi
Weekly Classes with Kumu available in Homosassa, FL and online by appointment
Traditional hula, following principles of Hawaiian dance in the contemporary, or ʻauana style, and the kahiko, or ancient style of hula; includes learning how to drum and chant for hula kahiko. Learn the dances of old and celebrate present life as we continue to preserve traditional hula and take it into the future. A fun and nicely challenging class for adults, male and female ages 15 and older. Prerequisite: accomplished with hula basics including use of hula implements.
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Papa Ku ʻElua, 'Ekolu & 'Eha
Weekly Classes with Kumu, Homosassa, FL
Traditional hula, following principles of Hawaiian dance in the contemporary, or ʻauana style, and the kahiko, or ancient style of hula; includes introduction to chanting, and use of hula implements. Learn the dances of old and celebrate present life as we continue to preserve traditional hula and take it into the future. A fun and nicely challenging class for adults, male and female ages 15 and older. No experience necessary.
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Alohalani Hula For Fun & Fitness: An Introduction to Hula
Weekly Classes with Kumu, Homosassa, FL
Weekly Classes with Waleliakaimikapua, Columbia, SC
All are welcome to this fun and light-hearted hula class that focuses on "party hula" auana dances. This class is great for first timers, experienced dancers, or anybody interested in celebrating the Aloha spirit through hula! Classes will begin with a warm up and review of basic hula steps. Two songs will be taught per month; one slow and one lively. Taught by experienced Kumu Hula, Mapuana Kaleoaloha. Great for the whole family!
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Kamaliʻi Imua Hula
Weekly Classes with Kumu, Homosassa, FL
A fun, easily paced class geared for girls and boys, ages 5 - 14 who have hula experience. Super enthusiastic learning environment for a cool continuance of traditional hula studies, following principles of Hawaiian dance in the contemporary, or ʻauana style, and the kahiko, or ancient style of hula. Kids will have hands on learning with Hawaiian implements, crafts, Hawaiian puppetry and much more!
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Kamaliʻi Basics Hula
Weekly Classes with Kumu, Homosassa, FL
A fun, easily paced class geared for girls and boys, ages 5 - 14 who have no hula experience. This is a super learning environment for a cool introduction to traditional hula, following principles of Hawaiian dance in the contemporary, or ʻauana style, and the kahiko, or ancient style of hula. Kids will have hands on learning with Hawaiian implements, crafts, Hawaiian puppetry and much more! No experience required.
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Kilohana Performing Group
Call for more information on practice sessions.
As part of the Pacific Islands Dance Arts, this class is geared toward specialty hula in honor of fabulous Hawaiian musicians and much more. Initation-only class; contact Mapuana at (808) 753-2440 for more information. Hula experience required.
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Private Hula Lessons
By appointment. Great for additional instruction or coaching, for learning a hula or two for your special event, or just to enjoy hula without the restrictions of traditional hula classes. Contact Kumu Mapuana at (808) 753-2440 for more information.
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