Hula Performances - Please attend if you can

  • 10/25 - 11/2 - Ia Oe E Ka La, Pleasanton
  • 12/6 - Halau Christmas concert, TBD

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

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

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:

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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!

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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

Thursday, February 21, 2008

ka hula hou...

anyone go to ka hula hou??? how was it?

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.

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"