A'a i ka hula, waiho ka hilahila i ka hale
(Dare to hula, leave your shame behind)
C L A S S E S
There are many sub-styles of hula, with the two main categories being Hula Kahiko and Hula ‘Auana. Here at Hula Hālau Nā Mamo O Panaʻewa, we strive for excellence and provide the following classes (please contact us for days and times):
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Beginning (General): All students 12+
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Keiki (Children): 5-9
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Kāikamahine (Young Girls): 10-14
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Keiki Kāne (Young Men): 9-14
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Wāhine (Women): 15-35+
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Kāne (Men): 15+
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Mākuahine (Gracious Ladies): 35+
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Hoʻopaʻa
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Ukulele
Hālau ‘Olelo No’eau (Teaching Principals):
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“I mohala no ka lehua i ke ke’ekehi ‘ia e ka ua” (The Lehua blossom unfolds when the rains tread on it)
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“Pupukahi i holomua” (Unite to move forward)
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“Lawe i ka ma’alea a ku’ono’ono” (Acquire skill and make it deep)
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“Kulia i ka nu’u” (Strive for the summit.)
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“’Ike aku, ‘ike mai, kokua aku kokua mai; pela iho la ka nohana ‘ohana” (Recognize others, be recognized, help others, be helped; such is a family relationship)
Pa’a ka waha
(Don’t interrupt your teachers,
concentrate on what they are showing you)
Nana i ka maka
(Observe with the eye)
Ho’olohe ke pepeiao
(Listen carefully)