Jul 25, 2006 | Archives, Letters & Articles
Last week’s visit from our Hula Sister from Germany was a welcoming experience in my life. I greatly enjoyed speaking (and singing) German again and connecting with new and old friends, realizing that I already felt quite a deep connection with those who danced...
Jun 11, 2006 | Archives, Performances/Workshops Hawaii & US
On January 11, 2007, some 20 members will help Roselle fulfill her long-held dream of performing in India. Thanks to the efforts of Kaua`i`s Savitri Kumaran, the group will travel first to Chennai, and then work southward, ending at Madurai about ten days later....
Jun 10, 2006 | Archives, Performances/Workshops Hawaii & US
The theme of this year’s ho`ike was kahakai–seashore, and its setting, a stone’s throw from the ocean at Lydgate Park in Wailua, perfectly expressed this choice. To prepare for the event, students learned several new mele, including Keahi...
May 13, 2006 | Archives, Performances/Workshops Hawaii & US
Once again, members of Kahiko halapa i Hula Alapa`i o Keahi chanted and danced for paddlers in the Kaua`i World Challenge canoe race. Last May, Halau members conducted a traditional welcome to Kalapaki Bay for competitors in the Kaua`i World Challenge canoe race....
May 1, 2006 | Archives, Performances/Workshops Abroad
After our successful performance at the cure season opening at Bad Durkheim in 2005, our halau Noho ka manawa i Hula alapa’i was again asked to perform at the opening on the 1st Mai 2006. Our group of six dancers – Andrea, Evelyn, Gabi, Karin, Pauline and Stefanie –...
Apr 1, 2006 | Archives, Performances/Workshops Hawaii & US
Oahu dancers at the recent opening for the Hawai`i Association for Play Therapy. Photos provided by:...
Dec 1, 2005 | Archives, Performances/Workshops Hawaii & US
“Lucky you live Kaua`i” recently took on a new meaning for halau members; Roselle needed to be on island for two events, the annual membership meeting of Hui o Laka, and Dawn Kawahara’s book signing, on successive weekends in late November and early...
Oct 15, 2005 | Archives, Performances/Workshops Hawaii & US
Kaua`i Museum is one of the best places on the island to learn about local culture. For many visitors. it is the first, and sometimes only, place they encounter Hawaiian history and arts. Many residents regard the museum and its staff as the premier repositories and...