Polynesian Intensive Workshop

Intensive Polynesian Dance Instruction.

No refunds will be made, if you are unable to attend you may transfer your spot to someone else.

Kumu Keli'i will once again offer his knowledge and talent as he takes us on a learning tour to Hawai'i and her Polynesian Cousins,
New Zealand and Tahiti.
You will be immersed in dances and culture. Become a more well rounded dancer or start your new journey here!

All are welcome! Beginners to advanced.

Maori Haka for Wahine and Kane
Hula Intensive
Tahitian Intensive

Cost: $60.00 -All day pass
One 3 hour Intensive: $35.00 Choose Maori, Tahitian or Hula
Choose Two Intensive sessions (6 hours) - $55.00

If you are unable to make full payment now, you may hold a spot by making a deposit of $20.00 with full payment due at registration. This will also hold your spot. Electronic Check, Debit or Credit Card may be used at Paypal.com. Go to Paypal and Choose send payment.
It will ask you for an email.
Send to hulacolorado@gmail.com.
Please print or bring electronic receipt with you to registration to verify payment made.

Immediate Family discounts 1st member 10%- 2nd member 20% off total cost.

Maori Haka: 9:00 - 12:00 (Wahine and Kane)
Lunch Break: 12:00 - 1:00
Hula Intensive: 1:00 - 4:00
30 min Talk story Break 4:00 - 4:20
Tahitian Intensive: 4:30 - 7:30

the haka for the men and women is "Ka Panapana" or "Tremble" it was composed for the men who went to War for the British in WW1. It is really a female haka preparatory to the men's haka. It pleads for their men to come back... come back to the bodies of those waiting for their return.

The Hula is a hula kahiko called "Kahi Kai A'o Mamala" a chant composed of a shark goddess who loved to swim in the shallow waters named after her. She married another shark god that through time neglected her and mistreated her. So she left him and fell in love with a chief. Her ex-husband (the shark-god) came back to her wanting her to reconsider taking him back. When he approached her with a pale of fish he tripped and his gift to her fell to the ground. Embarrassed by his attempt to win her back he went back into the sea never to bother her again. Since then she still can be seen swimming the shallow waters that bears her name. This mele is easy to learn. I will also share inspirational thoughts and protocols.

Tahitian will be technique and names of steps.

When it Comes to Hula, Were You Just Born Yesterday?

Here is your chance to change that and become the hula dancer you've always wanted to be.

Hula dancers are born everyday. Go to hula school!

Everyday I hear from someone that wants to learn the hula. And everyday from those same people, I hear about why they just can't do it.  I'm too this or too that, or I don't have enough time, you name it, I've  heard it!.

I have to say if you wanna do something find a way to make it happen, Live your life with no regrets in the end. And, If we can take one of those regrets off your list well heck, let's do it!

Check this out!  If you want to learn hula and not just hula but learn Hawaiian culture, language, chanting, and instrument making.  I have an opportunity for you to do so... Plus, in the end we are goin to Hawai'i!

Coming this August for the newbies to hula and those that want to deepen their study. all you have to do is request an application for the 'Olapa training (details on this blog) fill it out and step out of your self-imposed limitations today.  You will be happy you did!

A hui hou!

Kainoa

Want to Teach Hula? Kumu Hula Training

Who is this Kumu Hula Intensive training for? If you want to teach the hula it is for you!

In the past few days I have gotten several emails from people asking if the
Kumu Hula training is for Kumu Hula only?

The Kumu Hula Training is for those who have always wanted to become trained as masterful teachers of the Hawaiian Culture and it's hula.  The opportunity to do so is not an easy thing to find. I know, I've been there. First of all, to locate a Kumu that wants to openly share of their mana'o. is a major challenge.
Location is also another challenge, as is time.

What I love about Kumu Keli'i is his heart. He is generous with his knowledge and shares it with those who seek it out. I know that there are those of you who feel intimidated, wondering if you are good enough.

You are good enough! And this training is for you! 

If you are a Kumu Hula or hula instructor you are also welcome to take this course. Some Kumu hula want to see through different eyes. This does not take away anything from what you know. It only makes you a better source of wisdom.  The only limits are those that you put on yourself. Why not become a vessel of knowledge.

The Kumu Hula Intensive is set to run for three and a half years, two sessions a year.

Wow! I really get so excited for everyone choosing this time to further their mana'o.

This training is being made this training available for all who would choose to become Kumu Hula.
This is a dream come true for many. The only pre-requisite is knowing that you want to be a teacher of the hula.

Kumu Keli'i posted this the other day on his Facebook page:
 "It is a minimum requirement that any Kumu hula should know if he or she wants to be an effective teacher of the Hawaiian arts. There is much to learn. So come and join me in Colorado! I hope to see you there. After the courses are completed in few years, your name shall appear below my hula genealogy as your hula genealogy. This is your mana! This is your authority to carry on my legacy in the traditions of my ohana and Kumu hulas. E 'ike paha kaua ma laila."

If you have this desire, and you haven't emailed me for an application please do so today!
Your destiny is in your own hands, and there is no reason to sit by and wonder any longer if you can do this!
Of course you can!  You just have to take the first step and apply.
Information is provided on the application page on this blog.

Mahalo!

A hui hou!
Kainoa
 

Kumu Hula and 'Olapa Hula Training.."Many are Called, Few are Chosen."

Kumu Frank Keli'i Chang

Aloha!

It's kainoa...

I am very excited to announce that Monday, April 16th, 

we will begin accepting applications for the Kumu Hula and 'Olapa Hula Intensive Training program.  

The mainland hula community is recognizing that this is a unique opportunity, and we are expecting many inquiries. Becoming a Kumu Hula is a serious undertaking. and it is not for everyone to do. It became apparent that we would need to assess each applicant as best as we could, but the fact of the matter is that it's really up to you...faith plus desire...indeed, does move mountains! 

Because of the nature of this course and all that we want it to be, we felt it was necessary to maintain a smaller, more intimate group for the Kumu Hula training program. By staying true to to that concept we felt that we would be able to create a learning environment which would encourage an intimate bond that unites each member with a common purpose of aloha. The unity created would then enlarge our circles, our community, and our ohana.

You may have heard the expression,"Many are called, few are chosen." What does that quote mean to you? To me, it means that sometimes we hear a calling to be something,  or do something, but when it gets right down to the nitty gritty of it, the fact is, we were probably just attracted to certain aspects of whatever it was. If you're feeling a desire to become a Kumu Hula, but maybe you're just unsure, you have doubts that this is your calling, your chosen path. Maybe you want to take the course and explore if it's for you. If that sentence speaks to you and you aren't really sure what your goals are in hula then I would recommend applying for the 'Olapa training. While in the 'Olapa training, you will be able to deepen your knowledge of hula and decide if the idea of becoming a kumu hula is the path you want to take. Then, when the opportunity presents itself again, you will know! 

On the other hand, If your first love is hula and you've known for a million years that teaching the hula is what you want to do, (I've known for at least that long!) and the only thing holding you back, until now, is having the ability to be properly trained and mentored... then I would say that you are a pretty good candidate. and that all that is needed is your intention to make it happen! 

A hui hou!

kainoa

 Please check back here on Monday April, 16th!

For more information on the application process.  

 

 Remember...

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now."  

Goethe

Hula Intensive Training

Kumu Frank Keli'i Chang

Aloha!

     I have been busy making arrangements, preparing to welcome Kumu Hula, Frank Keli'i Chang to Colorado. I am so honored to partner with Kumu Keli'i to bring an intensive style hula training to the Denver metro area. I have had the distinct privilege to have received mentor ship under Kumu Keli'i.  I know him to be a humble and gracious human being.  Kumu is great wealth of knowledge, and he does not hesitate to share with those that have a sincere desire to learn. 

Kumu Keli'i's personal mission is to teach the knowledge handed down to him by his former Kumu Hula. His desire is to produce knowledgeable and traditionally trained teachers to carry on the legacy of his Kumu Hula.

It is virtually impossible to receive this type of intensive training here on the mainland. I was inspired to create this opportunity for those who want to directly focus on becoming expertly trained hula dancers and/or Kumu Hula. This training will definitely be life changing and for many a lifelong dream come true!

There is no doubt that this training will be intense! It is definitely geared towards the serious hula student or to those who desire to get serious.

The following are the two sessions being offered:

'Olapa Hula Session:  Monday August 27th - Friday August 31 2012  

 'Olapa hula training - 2 1/2 years

Kumu Hula Session:  Sunday September 2nd - Thursday September 6th 2012

Kumu hula training - 3 1/2 years 

 (Each session is scheduled to run for five days, 8 hours a day, twice a year for two and a half years. Each week long class will be equivalent to one year's training.)

On April 17th we will begin accepting applications for acceptance into the Kumu Hula training program. If accepted into this class you will be required to attend all sessions and master all of the coursework with the intention of becoming a Kumu Hula. 

Please bookmark or follow this page for more detailed class information as well as registration information in the days to come.