Report of Hula Seminar in Kassel

Some of Roselle‘s “older” students and I decided to participate already the beginners workshop which took place 28th – 30th September. We thought it would be good for us to practise the basics, too.  After the introduction and a worm up phase with basics,...
Koke`e Kumu Class

Koke`e Kumu Class

It was an exciting weekend at Pu`uhinahina. Joining Roselle and the kumu class (Keakawaiola, Moanikeala, Hi`ipoi, Keanuenue, Keahi, and Heu`ionalani), were three members of a crew from National Public Radio. Stephanie, Maureen, and Edie were preparing a program for a...

Carneval of Cultures in Berlin

Dear Friends! The Karneval der Kulturen parade was hard work: Dancing in the hot sun for hours…. (Actually I didn’t make it and dropped down soon, but the other ladies were doing fine all the time). We combined forces with other Polynesians and their...
Friendship Force Performance

Friendship Force Performance

An organization which has long been connected with Ka ‘Imi is the Friendship Force of Kaua’i. One branch of the global peace initiative called Friendship Force International, this group shares the ideal which we express in the phrase “lulu ka maile”, scatter the seeds...
At Keahualaka

At Keahualaka

On February 15, 2003, members of Halau Kahiko Ha Lapa I Hula Alapa`i and Ha`awi Hemolele O Keakawaiola came together with our Kumu, Roselle Keliihonipua Bailey to share with a group of Healing Touch practitioners from West Michigan our mana’o of the chants and...
Kumu Workshop

Kumu Workshop

Continuing Education for Kumu: Koke’e, Kaua’i Nä Kumu from Kaua’i and Oahu became nä haumana during a retreat at Pu’uhinahina cabin in Koke’e, Kaua’I, November 1 – 3, 2002. The kumu, together with Kumu Roselle Bailey spent the weekend continuing their education in...
Jessi Keakawaiola Jardin

Jessi Keakawaiola Jardin

“Jessi Lee Jardin lived a joy filled life and brought joy to everyone who knew her. Her smile, her dance, her love, her grace, her wisdom, her beauty, her generosity touched so many.  She passed away June 9, 2010 at the age of 59. She was loved by Paul, her...