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Aloha,

Hula is more than dancing.  It is a way of life.  Core to our values is ho’ihi (respect), lokahi (harmony), and malama (care).  We believe that our o'hana (family) becomes stronger when we live in a manner that our ancestors have passed down.

Our values

Ho'ihi me kealoha pumehana no ka hula (to behave respectfully, "to spread my love for the Hula")

  • Ho’ihi... Treat with respect
    • Utmost respect must always be afforded to the Kumu Hula, leaders in the Halau and the Kupuna. By doing so, the individual wins both pride and admiration from others as well as her/himself.
  • Lokahi...Harmony
    • To achieve a comfortable balance between all members of the Halau, one must strive to foster only good feelings. To work together as a “we” and not to act as an “I”, shows great lokahi.
  • Malama... To care for
    • We must care for one another and all things. Common sense dictates that if you are able to treat others with good manners, they will return the favor. (If they don' then be content with knowing that YOU have more pride for yourself as well as for others.)
  • Kokua... To help
    • Support - whether you have invested a tremendous amount of time, energy and/or financial assistance, or through small favors, the halau needs to know it is being supported wholeheartedly.
  • 'Onipa'a... Firmness
    • To have discipline, one is a well-organized individual who serves to establish an image of responsibility and trustworthiness.
  • Ho'oponopono... To discuss family issues & forgiveness
    • Remember compassion, mistakes are only human; we all make them. It is a special person who is able to look beyond human frailties and see the true source of human existence, which lies within the heart. Love for those who are less fortunate is a divine quality.
  • Na'auao... Wisdom
    • Determination and perseverance is part of wisdom, through trial and error, one learns that steadfast persistence will eventually lead to success. Humility is also part of wisdom; in our lives, we should all aspire to be the best we can yet when success comes, we need to embrace a humbing feeling. To live just to boast of one's achievement is destructive to one's self as well as to those who are around us.
  • Kuleana... Responsibility
    • To learn Ho'ihi is to have patience; a virtue for which time rewards. Goals can only be attained when a person is willing to sacrifice the time and energy with responsibility.
  • Pule & Aloha... Prayer and love
    •  With prayers and love, our halau will be the home of Ho'ihi our 'Ohana deserves

Performances

We would love to dance for you!  We perform in both public and private events.  Let us know if you are interested.


     

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