Events
Thomas Kamuela Chun was born and raised in Honolulu. In 1975, he moved to Hilo to attend Hilo College, now the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, where he met Edith Kanakaʻole who was teaching there at the time. He studied both hula and oli in Hālau o Kekuhi with Aunty Edith until her passing in 1979. He continued under Aunty Edith’s daughters, Pualani Kanakaʻole Kanahele and Nālani Kanakaʻole. In 1984, Kamuela became the first to ʻūniki (graduate) from Hālau o Kekuhi as a kumu hula (hula teacher). He has traveled and performed extensively with the hālau and now teaches hula, conducting workshops in Hawaiʻi and Japan.
Kamuela is also a renowned chanter. For many years, he was the chanter for the Merrie Monarch’s Royal Court. Since the 1990s, Kamuela has been teaching oli (chant) and providing protocol for special events such as the homecoming of Hōkūleʻa (re-created historic voyages by double-hulled canoe), the opening of the Prince Lot Hula Festival as well as the first known public performance of the Kumulipo (Hawaiian creation story) in its entirety in both the 20th and 21st centuries.
Pre-registration highly recommended since space is limited.
To facilitate registration, please fill in the form below and return as soon as possible. Mahalo nui!
PRE-REGISTRATION FEES (PAYMENT RECEIVED BY 3/20):
$30 for chant
$30 for hula
$55 for both
Please send your pre-registration form and check payable to: Halawai, PO Box 250189, New York, NY 10025-9991
On-site registration fees:
$35 for chant
$35 for hula
$60 for both
Thomas Kamuela Chun was born and raised in Honolulu. In 1975, he moved to Hilo to attend Hilo College, now the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, where he met Edith Kanakaʻole who was teaching there at the time. He studied both hula and oli in Hālau o Kekuhi with Aunty Edith until her passing in 1979. He continued under Aunty Edith’s daughters, Pualani Kanakaʻole Kanahele and Nālani Kanakaʻole. In 1984, Kamuela became the first to ʻūniki (graduate) from Hālau o Kekuhi as a kumu hula (hula teacher). He has traveled and performed extensively with the hālau and now teaches hula, conducting workshops in Hawaiʻi and Japan.
Kamuela is also a renowned chanter. For many years, he was the chanter for the Merrie Monarch’s Royal Court. Since the 1990s, Kamuela has been teaching oli (chant) and providing protocol for special events such as the homecoming of Hōkūleʻa (re-created historic voyages by double-hulled canoe), the opening of the Prince Lot Hula Festival as well as the first known public performance of the Kumulipo (Hawaiian creation story) in its entirety in both the 20th and 21st centuries.
Pre-registration highly recommended since space is limited.
To facilitate registration, please fill in the form below and return as soon as possible. Mahalo nui!
PRE-REGISTRATION FEES (PAYMENT RECEIVED BY 3/20):
$30 for chant
$30 for hula
$55 for both
Please send your pre-registration form and check payable to: Halawai, PO Box 250189, New York, NY 10025-9991
On-site registration fees:
$35 for chant
$35 for hula
$60 for both
Tuesday 4/2 New York, NY @ Bowery Electric w/ Analogue Transit
Rylee Anuheake'alaokalokelani Jenkins (Anuhea) was born in December 1985 on the island of Maui.
With a delicate blend of fragility, strength and sass, Hawaiian born singer/songwriter Anuhea blends engaging lyrics with acoustic soul, pop and reggae into a style that has earned her a reputation as Hawaii's newest rising star. Her signature guitar flow, sultry vocals and honest song writing weave acoustic soul, R&B reggae and jazz with pop appeal reminiscent of a female version of multi-million selling Hawaii based Jack Johnson.
TAHITIAN DANCE CLASSES with PDP
Class Schedule - April
April 3rd, SATURDAY, [12:00-1:00pm]
April 10th, SATURDAY, [12:00-1:00pm]
April 24th, SATURDAY, [12:00-1:00pm]
Location - PMT Dance Studio - 69 W. 14th Street, 3rd Floor, Buzz #3 to enter
[on the NE corner of 6th Ave and 14th St; studio is right above Red Mango]
All levels are welcome to come! Please bring pareo, tank top and water.
Price - $25 per class OR $100 for 7 classes
May Cacal, PDP's resident Tahitian dance specialist, May has won numerous solo vahine (woman) Tahitian dance titles at Tahiti Fete competitions in Hawai'i. Her dance training came from Hawai'i and from Tahiti's most respected teachers: Tetu Kameenui, Mi Nei Oliver, Tunui Tully, Makau Foster-Delculvellerie, Mamie Louis Kimitete and Vanina Ehu. She has distinguished herself as a versatile Polynesian dancer performing in the Magic of Polynesia extravaganza in Waikiki as well as at the Princeville Hotel and the Poipu Village Show on her native island of Kaua'i. Questions, please contact May at 917.623.2820 or email at polynesiandp [at] gmail.com.
HULA KEIKI NYC
Hula Class for Kids
Spring 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 – April 9 & 23, May 14 & 21, June 11 & 18
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.
TAHITIAN DANCE CLASSES with PDP
Class Schedule - April
April 3rd, SATURDAY, [12:00-1:00pm]
April 10th, SATURDAY, [12:00-1:00pm]
April 24th, SATURDAY, [12:00-1:00pm]
Location - PMT Dance Studio - 69 W. 14th Street, 3rd Floor, Buzz #3 to enter
[on the NE corner of 6th Ave and 14th St; studio is right above Red Mango]
All levels are welcome to come! Please bring pareo, tank top and water.
Price - $25 per class OR $100 for 7 classes
May Cacal, PDP's resident Tahitian dance specialist, May has won numerous solo vahine (woman) Tahitian dance titles at Tahiti Fete competitions in Hawai'i. Her dance training came from Hawai'i and from Tahiti's most respected teachers: Tetu Kameenui, Mi Nei Oliver, Tunui Tully, Makau Foster-Delculvellerie, Mamie Louis Kimitete and Vanina Ehu. She has distinguished herself as a versatile Polynesian dancer performing in the Magic of Polynesia extravaganza in Waikiki as well as at the Princeville Hotel and the Poipu Village Show on her native island of Kaua'i. Questions, please contact May at 917.623.2820 or email at polynesiandp [at] gmail.com.
UHAA-East Spring Gathering
Thursday, April 15, 2010
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church Meeting Room
55th Street and 5th Ave.
Aloha Fellowship, Heavy Pupus, Musical Performance
by Rachel Akaka
(free for UHAA-East members, $10 for guests)
brief meeting agenda will include:
- UH and UHAA-East updates
- UHAA-East scholarship
- Hawaii Central Park picnic in June
- UH v. West Point football game in September
- future planning
RSVP: Karen Liu, drliu263 [at] aol.com
(garage parking available for $9, inquire for details)
HULA KEIKI NYC
Hula Class for Kids
Spring 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 – April 9 & 23, May 14 & 21, June 11 & 18
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.
TAHITIAN DANCE CLASSES with PDP
Class Schedule - April
April 3rd, SATURDAY, [12:00-1:00pm]
April 10th, SATURDAY, [12:00-1:00pm]
April 24th, SATURDAY, [12:00-1:00pm]
Location - PMT Dance Studio - 69 W. 14th Street, 3rd Floor, Buzz #3 to enter
[on the NE corner of 6th Ave and 14th St; studio is right above Red Mango]
All levels are welcome to come! Please bring pareo, tank top and water.
Price - $25 per class OR $100 for 7 classes
May Cacal, PDP's resident Tahitian dance specialist, May has won numerous solo vahine (woman) Tahitian dance titles at Tahiti Fete competitions in Hawai'i. Her dance training came from Hawai'i and from Tahiti's most respected teachers: Tetu Kameenui, Mi Nei Oliver, Tunui Tully, Makau Foster-Delculvellerie, Mamie Louis Kimitete and Vanina Ehu. She has distinguished herself as a versatile Polynesian dancer performing in the Magic of Polynesia extravaganza in Waikiki as well as at the Princeville Hotel and the Poipu Village Show on her native island of Kaua'i. Questions, please contact May at 917.623.2820 or email at polynesiandp [at] gmail.com.
Hālāwai Proudly Presents
A Master Series Lecture
by Prof. Lilikalā Kameʻeleihiwa
Hawaiian and Tahitian Mythology: Ancestral Gods as Symbols of Scientific Knowledge and Temples as Sacred Spaces for Learning Ancestral Lessons
Saturday, April 24, 2010
12:30 - 3:30 PM
White & Case LLP
1155 Avenue of the Americas, NYC (bet 44th & 45th St.)
Free!
Donations Welcome - Make Checks Payable to the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation Kamakaku Travel Fund #124-3860-4
Please RSVP your attendance by clicking here to send an email. Mahalo!
Speaker Biography
Lilikalā K. Kame'eleihiwa is a senior professor at the Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, and formerly the director from 1993-1994 and again from 1998-2004.
Trained as a historian, she is also an expert in Hawaiian cultural traditions, and in the Hawaiian sovereignty movement, and has served as executive producer of the 2005 DVD Natives in New York, Seeking Justice at the United Nations, and as co-scriptwriter of the 1993 award winning documentary An Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation. Her books include Nā Wāhine Kapu: Sacred Hawaiian Women [1999], He Mo'olelo Ka'ao o Kamapua'a: A Legendary Traditional of Kamapua'a, the Hawaiian Pig-God [1996], and Native Land and Foreign Desires: Pehea Lā E Pono Ai? [1992].
Fluent in Hawaiian, she has served as protocol officer and crew for the double hulled Polynesian Voyaging Canoes Hōkūle'a and Hawai’iloa, and with master navigator Nainoa Thompson, has written the first year long course in Traditional Navigation offered at any university in the world. Since 1987, she has written another dozen courses in Hawaiian history, mythology and culture for the Center for Hawaiian Studies. Her course, Hwst 107: Hawaiʻi, Center of the Pacific, has become the most popular course ever taught at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa, currently being offered to 1100 students in 32 class sections each semester.
Over the years she has attended United Nations forums on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Geneva, and since May 2001, when she witnessed the inaugural session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York, she has taken young Hawaiians yearly to present interventions in that forum calling for the decolonization of Hawai’i. Most recently, she has been asked to serve as a Cultural Expert on Taputapuatea, an ancient Polynesian temple and place of learning, for UNESCOʻs World Heritage Site Committee, that seeks to preserve sacred sites for all humanity to learn from.
Dr. Kameʻeleihiwa reminds us that Hawaiians are doubly blessed in that they have oral histories going back 900 generations, still celebrate their ancient traditions, especially those used in celestial navigation and in sustainable lifestyles, and that when all of the Hawaiian newspapers are digitized, there will be one million more pages to read of Hawaiian ancestral wisdom. What an excellent time to be a Hawaiian academic!
April 24, Saturday at 4:30PM
Hula 'Auana and Talk Story Session with Kumu Vicky Holt Takamine
Location: Chen Dance Studio at 8E 1st St. Level C (bet Bowery and 2nd Ave)
