The New York Uke Fest takes place on Wednesday, May 12th through Sunday, May 16th. There will be great performers from all over the world, including Japan, France, Australia, Hawaii and all parts of the US. There will also be workshops about ukulele, vendors selling ukes, hula dancing and a Sunday luau with great food and drink. The documentary film, The Mighty Uke, will be shown at Baruch on May 12 at 7PM. This is a free screening and there will be a conversation with Tony Coleman, the filmmaker, following the screening.

For all of the details, please visit www.nyukefest.com.

The "Princess Kaiulani" movie is scheduled to open in New York on May 14 at the Cinemas 1-2-3 (Eastside) and Angelika Film Center (Downtown). For more information, visit princesskaiulanimovie.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.

Friday, May 28, 2010—7pm

MATARIKI New York 2010—Pacific Connections

Variety concert featuring Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre, Kia Orana Cook Island Dance Troupe, Polynesian Dance Productions, Vaimoana Niumeitolu and Miss bMe.

Hosted by Ataahua Papa

Suggested donation: $10.

American Indian Community House, 11 Broadway, 2nd floor, NY NY 10004