Aloha,
Heather reminded me that you can go and look at photo's from this year's E Hula Mau. Please follow the link http://www.printroom.com/pro/adamlejak.
Thank you Heather for the information.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Halau update
Aloha Makua,
Nothing new to report, except to that it would be great if we could figure out how to keep all of us informed of what's going on at the halau, especially as it pertains to the Makua's.
Will a blog work? Are many of you on Facebook? Can that work? What I don't like about Facebook is that everyone (I mean the world) can see what's going on and I'm not certain I like that. Any thoughts?
I also don't think email works either because we can't send photos etc. S
Anyway, I wish you all a great day! I look forward to seeing you at hula tonight.
Ricki
Nothing new to report, except to that it would be great if we could figure out how to keep all of us informed of what's going on at the halau, especially as it pertains to the Makua's.
Will a blog work? Are many of you on Facebook? Can that work? What I don't like about Facebook is that everyone (I mean the world) can see what's going on and I'm not certain I like that. Any thoughts?
I also don't think email works either because we can't send photos etc. S
Anyway, I wish you all a great day! I look forward to seeing you at hula tonight.
Ricki
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
halau folder updates...
see the "halau folder" site for new files:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hulamakua/
... including Ka Lehua Punono, Ku`u Pua Mae `Ole, and Makee `Ailana.
reminder - this yahoo site is NOT an official halau site, nor a decent source for halau info. it's only purpose is to have the halau folder available on the web for any haumana who wants to download it.
aloha!
nina
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hulamakua/
... including Ka Lehua Punono, Ku`u Pua Mae `Ole, and Makee `Ailana.
reminder - this yahoo site is NOT an official halau site, nor a decent source for halau info. it's only purpose is to have the halau folder available on the web for any haumana who wants to download it.
aloha!
nina
Friday, May 30, 2008
SATURDAY, 31MAY
I CONFIRMED WITH DA KUMU LAST NIGHT: THERE WILL BE CLASS THIS SATURDAY! =)
see you there!
nina
see you there!
nina
Monday, May 19, 2008
May 19 hula update
Yahoo! Uncle has selected a song for us to dance at E Hula Mau. Its a beautiful song named, Ka Lehua I Milia. If you have the Makua CD it is on that. It's also on the Kalika CD.
If you come Wednesday night, Aunty will be teaching the entire song. We learned the 1st verse tonight.
Aloha all... have a safe weekend.
Ricki
If you come Wednesday night, Aunty will be teaching the entire song. We learned the 1st verse tonight.
Aloha all... have a safe weekend.
Ricki
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Makua bonding session
Aloha Makua's!
Thank you to Liz, Abella, Heather, Lorna, Ronelle and Ellen for attending our bonding session at Acapulco.
Thank you also to Nina for typing our agenda for our bonding session tonight.
We mainly brought Lorna, Heather, me, and Ronelle up-to-speed on what's happening for Ho'ike. The big thing is don't forget to buy your minimum tickets, or better yet, sell 10 tickets to friends, family and or people you think would enjoy one heck of a Hula show.
Next, we have several questions that were asked, which we'll be asking of Uncle and Aunty. Feel free to add any othher questions as well.
1. Who or where can dresses be ordered from? We understand the white dresses can be bought from Hilo Hattie, but what about the Purple one?
2. What songs are we dancing at Ho'ike?
3. Should the Makua's buy their own makeup and if so who can we buy them from? Uncle? Lilly?
4. How or what can we do to help with the leimaking?
5. Is call time at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 14?
6. As for E Hula Mau, do we know what the competition song is? The Makua's would love to know the song so we can research the meaning of the song and make sure we understand the song. We'd also be interested in learning or assisting, if need be, to pick out flowers, lei's, style of dress or whatever Uncle or Aunty, you think is appropriate. We would just like to help.
7. Is there an entry fee for E Hula Mau? Are the monies being raised going to pay that fee?
8. Are there any other monies that are needed for costumes for Ho'ike?
9. When we know what the song is for E Hula Mau, can we also get an approximate cost for the costumes, leis, flowers?
10. When will the rehearsals be taking place for E Hula Mau? Some of us have very busy summer schedules (with husbands, children, family vacations, work) that we'd love to get our rehearsals on our calendars now.
Any additional information that has been missed, please be sure to post. I've made sure that everyone whose email address I have, are listed as an author. Therefore, you should all be receiving some kind of note that the blog has been updated. If you didn't, please let me know.
Also, please everyone try to collect email addresses from as many Makuas as we can so that we can do our best to keep everyone informed.
Thank you Nina for doing an awesome job emailing everyone with information about the upcoming events for June as well as information for sponsorship of Ho'ike. If you did not receive Nina's email, be sure to let her know. Her email address is diz6869@aol.com.
Aloha everyone... Look forward to receiving your posts and/or comments.
Ricki
Thank you to Liz, Abella, Heather, Lorna, Ronelle and Ellen for attending our bonding session at Acapulco.
Thank you also to Nina for typing our agenda for our bonding session tonight.
We mainly brought Lorna, Heather, me, and Ronelle up-to-speed on what's happening for Ho'ike. The big thing is don't forget to buy your minimum tickets, or better yet, sell 10 tickets to friends, family and or people you think would enjoy one heck of a Hula show.
Next, we have several questions that were asked, which we'll be asking of Uncle and Aunty. Feel free to add any othher questions as well.
1. Who or where can dresses be ordered from? We understand the white dresses can be bought from Hilo Hattie, but what about the Purple one?
2. What songs are we dancing at Ho'ike?
3. Should the Makua's buy their own makeup and if so who can we buy them from? Uncle? Lilly?
4. How or what can we do to help with the leimaking?
5. Is call time at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 14?
6. As for E Hula Mau, do we know what the competition song is? The Makua's would love to know the song so we can research the meaning of the song and make sure we understand the song. We'd also be interested in learning or assisting, if need be, to pick out flowers, lei's, style of dress or whatever Uncle or Aunty, you think is appropriate. We would just like to help.
7. Is there an entry fee for E Hula Mau? Are the monies being raised going to pay that fee?
8. Are there any other monies that are needed for costumes for Ho'ike?
9. When we know what the song is for E Hula Mau, can we also get an approximate cost for the costumes, leis, flowers?
10. When will the rehearsals be taking place for E Hula Mau? Some of us have very busy summer schedules (with husbands, children, family vacations, work) that we'd love to get our rehearsals on our calendars now.
Any additional information that has been missed, please be sure to post. I've made sure that everyone whose email address I have, are listed as an author. Therefore, you should all be receiving some kind of note that the blog has been updated. If you didn't, please let me know.
Also, please everyone try to collect email addresses from as many Makuas as we can so that we can do our best to keep everyone informed.
Thank you Nina for doing an awesome job emailing everyone with information about the upcoming events for June as well as information for sponsorship of Ho'ike. If you did not receive Nina's email, be sure to let her know. Her email address is diz6869@aol.com.
Aloha everyone... Look forward to receiving your posts and/or comments.
Ricki
Thursday, May 1, 2008
E hula mau
Aloha makua!
Well...it's May. I have had a couple of thoughts regarding E hula mau, rehearsals, and hotel reservations. Here they are:
1. What days are we all available to rehearse? It would be best if we can pick a day or two that we all can commit to attend. I know it's hard for working adults, but it will save us stress in the end. Honestly...I'm willing to adjust my schedule to meet the needs of all you parents out there. :o)
2. Do we want to book a block of rooms at the Best Western? If so...we should do that soon.
3. Perhaps we should schedule a makua meeting, where we can discuss matters that apply to us and get questions answered. Perhaps we should meet all of us, figure out what our questions/needs are & then go to Auntie & Uncle from there? Just a thought.
4. I was talking to Carole Glass in class last week about scheduling a makua/craft making/hang out get together. She mentioned Memorial Day weekend. Who's in? (I'll have to check with her again as I am volunteering her house. hee hee)
I think that's it right now. What are all your thoughts?
Love you all!
Heather (hapa this & hapa that) I still want that shirt!
Well...it's May. I have had a couple of thoughts regarding E hula mau, rehearsals, and hotel reservations. Here they are:
1. What days are we all available to rehearse? It would be best if we can pick a day or two that we all can commit to attend. I know it's hard for working adults, but it will save us stress in the end. Honestly...I'm willing to adjust my schedule to meet the needs of all you parents out there. :o)
2. Do we want to book a block of rooms at the Best Western? If so...we should do that soon.
3. Perhaps we should schedule a makua meeting, where we can discuss matters that apply to us and get questions answered. Perhaps we should meet all of us, figure out what our questions/needs are & then go to Auntie & Uncle from there? Just a thought.
4. I was talking to Carole Glass in class last week about scheduling a makua/craft making/hang out get together. She mentioned Memorial Day weekend. Who's in? (I'll have to check with her again as I am volunteering her house. hee hee)
I think that's it right now. What are all your thoughts?
Love you all!
Heather (hapa this & hapa that) I still want that shirt!
Friday, April 25, 2008
Take notes
Aloha ladies!
I'm not going to be able to make the Halau meeting tonight. Whoever goes, please be sure to either email me at Rmcmanuis@aol.com, or update this page.
It appears that Uncle has selected a song for us, but not sure if it is for Hoike or competition. The song is Kauai Beauty. For the Makua's who competed last year, this is the entry song to Kipu Kai. It's a really slow song. I'm surprised that Uncle has selected this one.
If I can get out early from my event tonight I'll drive out there. If not, thank you in advance. Have a great weekend.
I'm not going to be able to make the Halau meeting tonight. Whoever goes, please be sure to either email me at Rmcmanuis@aol.com, or update this page.
It appears that Uncle has selected a song for us, but not sure if it is for Hoike or competition. The song is Kauai Beauty. For the Makua's who competed last year, this is the entry song to Kipu Kai. It's a really slow song. I'm surprised that Uncle has selected this one.
If I can get out early from my event tonight I'll drive out there. If not, thank you in advance. Have a great weekend.
Monday, April 14, 2008
he hawai`i au
if you don't know it, please request it in class. if you've learned it before, now is a good time to start reviewing it. da kumu have decided he hawai`i au will be the big group number closing ho`ike 2008. uncle will usually "medley" it after an upbeat song: best bets are ka uluwehi o ke kai and ho`okipa paka.
just trying to keep everyone informed, in case this info hasn't been mentioned in your class yet....
aloha - nina
just trying to keep everyone informed, in case this info hasn't been mentioned in your class yet....
aloha - nina
update to tahitian class...
10:30-11:30 every saturday in da big studio. (da keiki will be moved to da little studio). exception: no class this saturday due to pantera park performance.
aloha!
Monday, April 7, 2008
april calendar...
ok, even though we have the year's calendar from the meeting, i will personally try to stay on top each month's calendar and post to the blog. (that's not a promise, but i will try)!!!
apr.05 (sat, 1-2pm): the halau performed at the cherry blossom festival in little tokyo
apr.13 (sun, 1-2pm): lutheran church festival, 311 s. citrus ave., west covina
apr.19 (sat, 11-noon): city of diamond bar bday, pantera park
as with all events, come in halau shirt, bring pa`u skirt and any other costumes you have from past performances (incl. lei).
see you next saturday!
nina
apr.05 (sat, 1-2pm): the halau performed at the cherry blossom festival in little tokyo
apr.13 (sun, 1-2pm): lutheran church festival, 311 s. citrus ave., west covina
apr.19 (sat, 11-noon): city of diamond bar bday, pantera park
as with all events, come in halau shirt, bring pa`u skirt and any other costumes you have from past performances (incl. lei).
see you next saturday!
nina
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
revamped tahitian class! (sat, 12:30-1:30)
some of you met alohi at the tahitian workshop or in class - SHE IS A FABULOUS TAHITIAN DANCE INSTRUCTOR! she taught last saturday and it was so much fun to learn some new tricks. alohi has an eye for technique and was good at saying what adjustments we needed to make to improve. LOVED it.
check it out! every saturday 12:30-1:30....
aloha! - nina
check it out! every saturday 12:30-1:30....
aloha! - nina
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
in case anyone is wondering about the garment bags...
here is a copy of the email i just sent to uncle:
>>>>>
aloha uncle! i stopped by island legends and they are currently out of garment bags. he says his supplier makes both the cheap kind and the heavier kind. he thinks the heavier go for $40-60 depending on the length and that the supplier will probably give you a discount for a bulk order... will even custom make the bags so that it has the halau colors. if you can get an idea of how many will want to order, i can ask what kind of discount he can get. nothing in stock right now, sorry! nina PS. i'll be out of town this weekend, so i won't make it to class. see you next week!
>>>>>
>>>>>
aloha uncle! i stopped by island legends and they are currently out of garment bags. he says his supplier makes both the cheap kind and the heavier kind. he thinks the heavier go for $40-60 depending on the length and that the supplier will probably give you a discount for a bulk order... will even custom make the bags so that it has the halau colors. if you can get an idea of how many will want to order, i can ask what kind of discount he can get. nothing in stock right now, sorry! nina PS. i'll be out of town this weekend, so i won't make it to class. see you next week!
>>>>>
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
upcoming events...
- fri, feb.29: halau meeting (optional)... will be both informational and some brainstorming regarding ho`ike 2008, so come with comments, questions, ideas/suggestions... and food :) it's a potluck.
- sat, mar.01: hula protocol seminar at the long beach westin (optional, but kumu-recommended)... ellen says she has heard this speaker before and he is very good.
for more details, please pick up the appropriate fliers available at the halau. check with the kumu or see the bulletin board.
finally, please express your interest in the tahitian workshop so uncle kawika will start collecting the pre-registration fees.
aloha, a hui hou!
nina
- sat, mar.01: hula protocol seminar at the long beach westin (optional, but kumu-recommended)... ellen says she has heard this speaker before and he is very good.
for more details, please pick up the appropriate fliers available at the halau. check with the kumu or see the bulletin board.
finally, please express your interest in the tahitian workshop so uncle kawika will start collecting the pre-registration fees.
aloha, a hui hou!
nina
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
not hula-related
It is with great sadness that I say "aloha `oe" to Steven Clark. Steve was 27 years old and leaves a three year old daughter, Whitney.
Steve has been active in volunteering his services in helping veterans and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him and loved him. He will be sorely missed, but will live on as inspiration for many. Click here (and select segment 6) to watch a very touching video produced by the NVF that features Steve and the incredible work that he did on behalf of homeless veterans.
Donations may be made in Steve's name to the National Veterans Foundation at 9841, Airport Blvd., Suite 512, Los Angeles Ca 90045.
Steve has been active in volunteering his services in helping veterans and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him and loved him. He will be sorely missed, but will live on as inspiration for many. Click here (and select segment 6) to watch a very touching video produced by the NVF that features Steve and the incredible work that he did on behalf of homeless veterans.
Donations may be made in Steve's name to the National Veterans Foundation at 9841, Airport Blvd., Suite 512, Los Angeles Ca 90045.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Tahitian Dance Workshop!!!
If you haven't picked up the flier...
Tahitian Dance Workshop (w/ Tahiti Api)
Saturday, 08March, 10am-5pm
ALL STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
$40/student
at da hula studio
schedule:
10a-11a... warm-up, basics, all levels
11a-12p... keiki
1p-2:30p... all beginners
3p-5p... int/adv (everyone except keiki)
6p-9p... "ho`ike"
Tahitian Dance Workshop (w/ Tahiti Api)
Saturday, 08March, 10am-5pm
ALL STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
$40/student
at da hula studio
schedule:
10a-11a... warm-up, basics, all levels
11a-12p... keiki
1p-2:30p... all beginners
3p-5p... int/adv (everyone except keiki)
6p-9p... "ho`ike"
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
saturday! snow day at pantera park...
i don't know the details, so if you're planning on performing, ASK SOMEONE! =) similar format as Christmas party and Ho`olauale`a - bring whatever dresses you have and we'll figure out the line up once we know who's there. if you come, you WILL dance.
if you can get there with you're hair already in a bun, do so. (i think call time is 9:30am, but again, i'm not sure).
aloha!
nina
if you can get there with you're hair already in a bun, do so. (i think call time is 9:30am, but again, i'm not sure).
aloha!
nina
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