Events

Wednesday January 6, 2010
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

"ALOHA WEDNESDAYS"
Polynesian Dance Class
7:30-8:30p

Join Kaina Quenga a native of Moku o Keawe, Hawaiʻi for "ALOHA WEDNESDAYS" Polynesian dance classes at Spoke The Hub (STH) in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Learn the culture and art of Hawaiʻi & Tahiti - including its language and history through dance, music, stories and chants.

The class is open to Adult/Teen - No experience needed. Please bring pareo (sarong).

SPOKE THE HUB RE:CREATION DANCE CENTER
748 UNION ST BTWN 5TH & 6TH AVES (PARK SLOPE, BK)
TRAIN: R/M to Union

Register ONLINE and more info @ www.spokethehub.org.

Feel the Spirit of the islands ~ HAʻA HULA!

Friday January 8, 2010
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:20 pm

HULA KEIKI NYC
Hula Class for Kids
Winter 2010

"Keiki" means "kid" or "child" in Hawaiian. Using recorded music and some Hawaiian instruments, an incredible teacher, Kaina from Hawai`i will teach Hawaiian dance and songs here on the island of Manhattan. Through stories, games, dancing and singing, your keiki will be introduced to the beauty of the Hawaiian culture and enjoy the spirit of ALOHA.

Age: Boys & Girls from 5 to 8 years
Time: 6:30-7:20PM
Dates: 6 Fridays – January 8 & 22, February 5 & 19, March 5 & 19
Location: Studio #4E at 440 Studios at 440 Lafayette St., 3rd & 4th Floors, NYC, (between Astor Pl. & E 4th St, a few doors North from the Blue Man Group Theatre), Phone: 212-529-0259

Note: Studio # may change without prior notice. Please locate the exact studio # in the list of classes by the elevator under "Hula Keiki NYC".

Teachers: Kaina Quenga will be our new teacher. She grew up in Hilo, Hawai'i and she has been dancing hula for over 20 years in Hawai'i, Florida, New York and throughout the east coast. Kaina is based in New York City. In the community, Kaina has worked with the students at Concourse House Day Care in the Bronx for over five years teaching Native Hawaiian mele (songs) and hula (dance) to the children there. She is one of the artists chosen to teach dance with the Brooklyn Arts Council's Folk Feet Dance Workshops and AIE program. Kaina most recently performed at the Aloha Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C. with Brother Ah and the Aloha World Music Ensemble honoring President Barack Obama. She is devoted to sharing, perpetuating and teaching the traditional dances and culture of Polynesia including those of Native Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan and Maori. Kaina Quenga is a true ambassador of Aloha.

For more information, download the download flyer.

Wednesday January 13, 2010
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

"ALOHA WEDNESDAYS"
Polynesian Dance Class
7:30-8:30p

Join Kaina Quenga a native of Moku o Keawe, Hawaiʻi for "ALOHA WEDNESDAYS" Polynesian dance classes at Spoke The Hub (STH) in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Learn the culture and art of Hawaiʻi & Tahiti - including its language and history through dance, music, stories and chants.

The class is open to Adult/Teen - No experience needed. Please bring pareo (sarong).

SPOKE THE HUB RE:CREATION DANCE CENTER
748 UNION ST BTWN 5TH & 6TH AVES (PARK SLOPE, BK)
TRAIN: R/M to Union

Register ONLINE and more info @ www.spokethehub.org.

Feel the Spirit of the islands ~ HAʻA HULA!

Wednesday January 20, 2010
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

"ALOHA WEDNESDAYS"
Polynesian Dance Class
7:30-8:30p

Join Kaina Quenga a native of Moku o Keawe, Hawaiʻi for "ALOHA WEDNESDAYS" Polynesian dance classes at Spoke The Hub (STH) in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Learn the culture and art of Hawaiʻi & Tahiti - including its language and history through dance, music, stories and chants.

The class is open to Adult/Teen - No experience needed. Please bring pareo (sarong).

SPOKE THE HUB RE:CREATION DANCE CENTER
748 UNION ST BTWN 5TH & 6TH AVES (PARK SLOPE, BK)
TRAIN: R/M to Union

Register ONLINE and more info @ www.spokethehub.org.

Feel the Spirit of the islands ~ HAʻA HULA!

Friday January 22, 2010
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:20 pm

HULA KEIKI NYC
Hula Class for Kids
Winter 2010

"Keiki" means "kid" or "child" in Hawaiian. Using recorded music and some Hawaiian instruments, an incredible teacher, Kaina from Hawai`i will teach Hawaiian dance and songs here on the island of Manhattan. Through stories, games, dancing and singing, your keiki will be introduced to the beauty of the Hawaiian culture and enjoy the spirit of ALOHA.

Age: Boys & Girls from 5 to 8 years
Time: 6:30-7:20PM
Dates: 6 Fridays – January 8 & 22, February 5 & 19, March 5 & 19
Location: Studio #4E at 440 Studios at 440 Lafayette St., 3rd & 4th Floors, NYC, (between Astor Pl. & E 4th St, a few doors North from the Blue Man Group Theatre), Phone: 212-529-0259

Note: Studio # may change without prior notice. Please locate the exact studio # in the list of classes by the elevator under "Hula Keiki NYC".

Teachers: Kaina Quenga will be our new teacher. She grew up in Hilo, Hawai'i and she has been dancing hula for over 20 years in Hawai'i, Florida, New York and throughout the east coast. Kaina is based in New York City. In the community, Kaina has worked with the students at Concourse House Day Care in the Bronx for over five years teaching Native Hawaiian mele (songs) and hula (dance) to the children there. She is one of the artists chosen to teach dance with the Brooklyn Arts Council's Folk Feet Dance Workshops and AIE program. Kaina most recently performed at the Aloha Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C. with Brother Ah and the Aloha World Music Ensemble honoring President Barack Obama. She is devoted to sharing, perpetuating and teaching the traditional dances and culture of Polynesia including those of Native Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan and Maori. Kaina Quenga is a true ambassador of Aloha.

For more information, download the download flyer.

Saturday January 23, 2010
Start: 10:30 am
End: 12:30 pm

All Hawaiʻi Alumni Connect
New York City, New York

Join for a day of aloha with fellow alumni from Hawaiʻi

Saturday, January 23, 2010
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway

Brunch

$35 per person ($20 each for alumni undergraduate students)

RSVP online by 1/14/10

Non-Punahou alumni may rsvp at www.punahou.edu/rsvp by including school name in the "guest" box. Punahou will notify your school's alumni representative that you will attend.

Wednesday January 27, 2010
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

"ALOHA WEDNESDAYS"
Polynesian Dance Class
7:30-8:30p

Join Kaina Quenga a native of Moku o Keawe, Hawaiʻi for "ALOHA WEDNESDAYS" Polynesian dance classes at Spoke The Hub (STH) in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Learn the culture and art of Hawaiʻi & Tahiti - including its language and history through dance, music, stories and chants.

The class is open to Adult/Teen - No experience needed. Please bring pareo (sarong).

SPOKE THE HUB RE:CREATION DANCE CENTER
748 UNION ST BTWN 5TH & 6TH AVES (PARK SLOPE, BK)
TRAIN: R/M to Union

Register ONLINE and more info @ www.spokethehub.org.

Feel the Spirit of the islands ~ HAʻA HULA!

Friday January 29, 2010
Start: 6:00 pm

Chris Yeaton performs Hawaiian Slack Key and American Fingerstyle Guitar. Join us for stories and music of the Islands.

Rockwood Music Hall, 6pm
196 Allen St, New York, 212-477-4155
NEW YORK, NEW YORK

Brought to you by Jeffrey Rabkin of "Ohana Enterprises"

www.woodsongacoustics.com

Sunday January 31, 2010
Start: 7:44 pm

Chris Yeaton performs Hawaiian Slack Key and American Fingerstyle Guitar. Join us for stories and music of the Islands.

8pm
Zebulon
258 Wythe Ave.
Brooklyn NY, 1121
718-218-6934