Classes
'A'ole pau ka 'ike i ka halau ho'okahi
Not all knowledge is found in one school!
Na Wai Iwi Ola
The ancient waters of life
Hula Class Schedule beginning September 12, 2011
  Classes are by donation: Donation Policy

Hula Auana - Beginning
Mondays - Keauhou Beach Resort     3:00 - 4:30 pm
A modern style of hula perpetuated by King David Kalakaua.  Understand the history and traditions of Hawai’i through the beauty of hula and its music.  Created for those that would like to stand up at a party and share the art of hula with family and friends.   

Hula Kahiko - Beginning    
Mondays - Keauhou Beach Resort     4:30 - 6:00 pm
Ancient style of hula associated with the history and traditions of Hawai’i as a method of storytelling.  Learn basic steps, basic hand motions and stories connected to the islands as told through chants and movements.

Na Wai Puna o Kona/Kupuna - Kaniohale Community Center
Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:30 am    Hawaiian Language
    10:30 - 11:30 am   Ukulele
    11:30 - 12:30 pm   Lunch
    12:30 - 1:30 pm     Hula 'Auana   
Gathering of Kupuna (Elders) willing to learn and share stories of the Hawaiian culture and traditions in modern day.  An integrated class fit for all elders of our community, gain an understanding of the Hawaiian language shared through chants, songs and storytelling.  Enjoy playing ‘ukulele and sing songs of old Hawai’i.  Dance “Hula 'Auana” modern style of hula.

Keiki Hula (age 2-8 Beginning and Advanced)  Kaniohale Community Center
Tuesdays 4 - 5 pm
Basic hula movement, chanting and motions fit for a hula beginner as they gain an understanding of basic beats and tempos. Implements are a must to join Keiki Hula, please bring an ipu, pu’ili (split bamboo), ‘ili’ili (Pebbles) and ‘uli’uli (rattle gourd).  Each keiki must come prepared with a red pa’u skirt, a Na Wai Iwi Ola T-shirt, bottle of water and a welcome mat rug.

Keiki Hula (age 9-12 Performance Group) Kaniohale Community Center
Tuesdays 5 - 5:30 pm
Improved hula movement, chanting and motions fit for dancers with some experience.  Implements are a must to join Keiki Hula, please bring an Ipu, pu’ili (split bamboo), ‘ili’ili (Pebbles) and ‘uli’uli (rattle gourd).  Each keiki must come prepared with a red pa’u skirt, a Na Wai Iwi Ola T-shirt, bottle of water and a welcome mat rug.

Hula Kahiko (Advanced)  Kaniohale Community Center
Tuesdays 6-8 pm
Ancient style of hula associated with the history and traditions of Hawai’i as a method of storytelling.  Gain a deeper understanding of hula steps and hula movement explored through storytelling focusing on the art of Hula.  Learn traditional chants, further your knowledge with traditional steps, and develop a better understanding of hula history and traditions.

Classes offered at Keauhou Beach Resort
Beginning Ukulele - Thursday afternoon 1- 2 pm at the Keauhou Beach Resort
Intermediate Ukulele - Tuesday afternoon 1- 2 pm at the Keauhou Beach Resort

Class Donation Policy
Na Wai Iwi Ola is a 501(c) 3 non profit organization. Classes are conducted on a donation basis and the donations go to further Na Wai Iwi Ola's mission to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture and practices through hula protocol and ceremonies and the use and study of the Hawaiian language. Students are requested to either pledge $60 per month or donate $15 per class to attend. In cases of unexpected financial hardship, please don’t avoid coming to class just because you cannot donate that week, we all know that Kumu would much rather have your smiling face and willing heart than your money.