KEIKI HULA

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Jan 16 2014

The Academy of Hawaiian Arts offers hula classes for keiki (children) age 3 and up. Classes for younger keiki (ages 3-6) are geared for beginners and younger students. Activities include practice in Hawaiian language, chanting/singing, playful basics for footwork and hand motions. Hula classes for our older keiki (ages 7-12) focus on basics (footwork/hand motions), timing, integrating Hawaiian language and preparation for performances. Keiki students of all ages learn Hawaiian culture, stories, and dance floor etiquette. Email us at ihula@academyofhawaiianarts.org for more information about our keiki hula classes.

ABOUT AHA

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Jan 16 2014

Inspired by the motto, “Ke kukui nānā i luna” (The light looked up to), AHA’s mission is inspire greatness and to sustain the vitality of the Hawaiian culture — past, present, and future. The Academy of Hawaiian Arts (AHA) is led by renowned kumu hula (hula instructor) Mark Keali’i Ho’omalu who is known for his innovative and, at times, aggressive style of hula. The Academy pays homage to the origins of Hawaiian traditions while advancing new expressions of Hawaiian dance, music, and language. AHA has garnered numerous prestigious awards including a 2014 “Izzie” Award (Isadora Duncan Dance Award) for Outstanding […]

MERRIE MONARCH 2016

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Jan 16 2014

The Merrie Monarch, the world’s most prestigious hula competition, takes place every year in Hilo, Hawai’i. The Academy of Hawaiian Arts is proud to have represented Northern California at the Merrie Monarch since 2006, one of the few non-Hawai’i-based hālau to be invited to participate. AHA will be returning with both kāne and wahine teams to Merrie Monarch 2016, March 31-April 2. Follow the journey on Facebook. Merrie Monarch Fundraisers Paint Night at AHA Saturday, January 16, 2016, 7pm-9pm Get Tickets