update from monday night rehearsal...

- get low and swing those hips! let's get back to the basics! we've made the corrections and we know them. like abella says, we just have to dance it over & over & over again with each other so we can learn to dance as one :) i really believe that if we have awesome basics, the judges will be so amazed at the beauty of the dance it will be easier to forget that someone's "45" was off ;)

- turns out lilly has never used a tan or brown on our eyes EVER. she does however suggest that we all get the base white in two - matte and frosty. she & uncle also decided on a lipstick color. (i saw it, looks nice). i will try to get to the halau early to talk with her about prices and orders. i told lilly we would forego the make-up orders this time around cuz we have enough to stress about, but she says she still has time to get them for us for this weekend and she happens to be out of the white eyeshadow base anyway. i'm thinking i'll create an order sheet, and leave it up to each makua about which product they want for their own and which ones they want to leave up to "community" make-up.

- lei: i'm getting every makua her own dental floss spool... green mint flavored and waxed :) this way we can just string the mock mokihana in one looong lei until it's long enough to double up for each of us and we don't have to worry about, "is it long enough? do we have to cut this one and knot it together with that one?" or whatever. i will likely get to the hotel before everyone, so i will meet up with uncle and get the mock mokihana. liz will be providing the needles and possibly thimbles. if you have your own thimble, bring it just in case.

- reminder: rehearsal tonight at 8pm. BRING YOUR DRESS IN A GARMENT BAG AND GIVE TO DESI WITH A BIG HUG & HONI. pay uncle or turn in your raffle tix if you haven't already. we will be going over the ka`i & the ho`i... just doing it over & over & over. remember, the ka`i & the ho`i are our first & last impression on the judges, so we should make it fabulous! ;) finally, don't let me leave without the halau key for thursday's practice.

ALOOOHA,
nina

UPdate from this afternoon's practice

Aloha,
Just to confirm we are all ont he same page.

We will have practice tomorrow, Monday night at 8 p.m. I, however, will not be able to make it. Lilly will also be on hand with samples of lipsticks and something else.

We will have practice on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

We can practice on Wednesday, if you're available. Nina is not, so its a matter of who can be there and whether we want to.

It would be great if we could have one last practice Thursday night. Aunty and Uncle will not be on hand, but Nina will have the key to open up and lock up.

Since, we're all for the most part leaving Friday night, should we consider renting a van? Liz already has a car reserved, but our hotel is about 10-15 miles from the convention center. It might be worthwhile to ask Liz to change the car to a bigger one and we can all contribute to it. Any thoughts?

Finally, I believe it's Natalie, from the Wahine group who offered to take our costumes (in garment bag) to the hotel as she and her boyfriend are planning to drive up as well. If you're interested in doing this, take your bag to hula by Wednesday.

If anyone has anything more to add or any corrections, please feel free to post your comments.

Aloha... have a great week!

Update from tonight's practice

Aloha,
Great practice tonight. I really love that we're getting very specific about our moves, dance, stance, etc.

What's the news on the make-up? How long will it take for us to get the make up from Lilly? I have a bunch of stuff coming down the pike so I'm really not in a position to buy all that stuff, go to Pleasanton, pay for the motel room, meals, etc. Would someone mind if I share the makeup with one of you if I bring my own brushes? smile!

Also, don't forget our monies are due this Sunday when we come for practice. Can someone please confirm though that we are still expected to sell our tickets AND pay the $50 or do we sell all our tickets and then we get to keep half the money? I'm really confused now.

Changes...

Aloha,
What do you think of the change? I moved the calendar to the top of our comments? I wish I could change the layout, but I'm limited to what can be done. Hope this helps Ivy.

Bummer...

Wow, I'm bummed that I missed the group practice on Saturday. Any chance there might be another this weekend?
Well, I'll see you Thursday night. I may be a tad late, but I will be there.
Love you all...

IA `OE E KA LA Rehearsal

Aloha!

FYI - There is a rehearsal scheduled for this Saturday, 10/20 from 2pm-5pm. All competition groups will be attending & practicing with Uncle in rotation (kind of like we did the night before E Hula Mau.)

Also, we only have two weeks left! Liz mentioned earlier that we practice Mondays -Thursdays for the last two weeks. Are you all in? I'm in for Monday & Tuesday of next week (I'll be in Oakland for work the rest of the week) and then all four days the week before competion.

Post your thoughts.

Mahalo nui loa!
Haole Heather

Ho`ike & E Hula Mau Pictures for Sale!

Aloha Makua!

Lilly is selling photo CDs as follows:
Ho`ike... 3CD set... $15
E Hula Mau... 2CD set... $15
Capturing fond memories of Halau Hula a Kawika laua `o Leinani... priceless ;)

Approach Lilly for details and make your order today!

upload your picture

Hi folks ... I wonder if you would take a few minutes to upload of small photo of yourself? mahalo plenny.

also . . is there a way to make the suggested calendar more stationary on the page? [rather than at the bottom of the que?]

a hui hou,



Ivy Maile

hodgepodge....

- sorry missed rehearsal last night!!! i so need to catch up on corrections. anything in particular i need to work on until the next rehearsal???

- CAR WASH: if a car wash is going on saturday... is there class? is there rehearsal?

- can someone get the photo CD sales info from lily and post, please?

- THANK YOU ABELLA (AND BILL) FOR THE CD!

suggested 2008 calendar...

here is a proposed month-to-month to keep us focused on our 2008 goals and ultimately limit the butterflies associated with the "who-goes-where?-what-dress?-what-lei?-when-am-i-supposed-to-(fill-in-the-blank)?-what-the-heck-is-an-invisible-zipper-and-why-don't-i-have-one?" jitters... ;)

jan - pick song, learn choreography
feb - review, review, review
mar - kumu pick competition team
apr - figure out dress & lei for both ho`ike & EHM... and make some final decisions about all makeup. is it MAC rocker unless otherwise specified or have he trashed MAC rocker altogether???
may - clean, clean, clean, competitors learn second version... (1st) for ho`ike and (2nd) with formation changes for e hula mau... perhaps incorporate rehearsals with sewing nights
jun - HO`IKE
jul - HO`OLAU`ALEA (GARDENA), competitors learn ka`i & ho`i for EHM
aug - competitors clean, clean, clean some more
sep - E HULA MAU
oct - if not already *perfect* ;) see judges sheets & improve
nov - IA `OE E KA LA
dec - CHRISTMAS PROGRAM... and pats on the back all around to competitors, group performers, and soloists!

***DISCLOSURE***
this month-to-month subject to change based on kumu's approval. it is also NOT intended to replace the annual event calendar distributed by the kumu in any way, but to supplement it. it is also open to suggestions :)