Halau Hula O Na Mauna Pohaku

Hula School of the Rocky Mountains

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All Levels KEIKI CLASS

Date: Every Monday (Ongoing)
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 6-12
Fee: $7/class or 10 lessons for $65; for 2 students from the same family fee is $90/family for 10 lessons or $5/ea/class.
Level: All Levels
Location: CDC - Community Dance Collective
2020 21st street, Boulder, CO

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Directions:
Studio is between PEARL & SPRUCE, parking is behind the Boulder Mountain FUTON store (which is on Pearl Street). If you're going West on Pearl and pass 21st street, you've gone too far. The Futon store is on the right hand side or North side of Pearl (going West). Studio parking and building is also next to Spruce Swimming Pool.

Please contact Pua 720.939.0405 or Tammie 720.233.5318 for additional details.

We are a "hula halau" (hula school) and teach not only dance of the Hawaiian people but the entire culture. This includes language, chants, songs, music, the arts associated with hula: lei making, learning to play instruments and sharing tales of the legends of old. Should you have any questions regarding this please contact the director for clarification.

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Photo shoot at the dance studio
Keikimahine - Oct Concert 2004
  • What to expect / What you'll need to bring to class:
  • Class begins with hula basics - repeatitive dance steps - approx 15mins
  • Both Kahiko (ancient dance) and Auana (modern dance) are taught
  • Keiki are taught Hawaiian language basics and will learn to oli (chant) and sing in Hawaiian
  • Students need to wear a practice Paś skirt to class with comfortable clothing under. See instructor for more information
  • Students should bring a hula notebook/binder to keep all of their mele (songs) and documented dance steps
  • Hula CD containing all of the mele used in class can be purchased for $7
  • Students are encouraged to dance with passion and aloha. Performances are scheduled throughout the year (locally) and are done on a "at will" basis
  • Costumes are individually made with the help of all the makua (parents).
  • Students address adults in the traditional Hawaiian way - as Uncle & Auntie

Keiki performing E Lili'U E
Ho'ike 2006 - DL Parson's Theatre
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