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Keiki Hula Halau Fall series (7-12 year olds) – 12 week series. In-person With Kumu Mālia Helelā
September 17, 2023, @ 3:30 pm - December 10, 2023, @ 4:30 pm HST
This class is for 7 to 12 year olds
12 week Fall Series:
Sep 17 to Dec 10, 2023 (no class Nov 26, 2023)
Sundays, 3:30-4:30 pm
Plus performances for Diwali Nov 12 and Merry & Bright Dec 16
Price: $230
This class is for children aged 7-12 yrs old
Participation in this hula halau (school) is one of the best introductions to Hawaiian language and culture. Children will learn both hula kahiko (ancient hula) and hula auana (modern hula), with the basic steps as well as oli (Hawaiian chants). Children will learn a true appreciation for nature, as well as how to make flower lei. Some classes may learn to use implements, such as the ipu (gourd drum).
Kumu Malia imparts a genuine enthusiasm for learning as well as a deep appreciation of nature.
Children enrolled in this series will have multiple opportunities to perform.
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Kuma Hulu Malia Helela
Mālia is an authentic Kumu Hula: a recognized hula teacher, officially having graduated after 17 years training from her teacher, Pulu’elo Park. Fluent in Hawaiian, Kumu Mālia frequently composes her own original oli (sacred chants). Kumu Mālia has an affinity for teaching young children. For the last decade she has developed lessons specific to infants, toddlers and preschool aged keiki. She also enjoys sharing classic hula and songs with the elderly. In keeping with her tradition, she is an observant and reverent student of nature and keeper of the land – the ‘aina.
Kumu Mālia Ko’i’ulaokawaolehua Helela strives to live a life of grace. Her halau, which meets at Still & Moving Center, is Na Hula Ola Aloha. Completing her uniki under Kumu Hula Puluelo Park in 2002, she now teaches hula and oli to a wide range of students, from infants and toddlers to kupuna. Mālia studied oli (traditional Hawaiian chant) under Kumu Hula Keola Lake. She continues to look to the beauty and grace of the Hawaiian environment for grounding and inspiration.
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