Hula Class Information

Types of Hula

  • Hula Kahiko. The ancient or traditional dances of Hawaii that is accompanied by chanting is called Hula Kahiko. These classes are more vigorous and also emphasize the cultural aspect of Hawaii. Many hulas are part of a hula lineage that goes back centuries through teachers such as Mary Kawena Pukui, Pat Bacon, Lokalia Montgomery, Iolani Luahine, Hoakalei Kamau’u, and Maiki Aiu Lake.
  • Hula Auana.  The modern hula called Hula Auana features 20th century and contemporary Hawaiian songs with singing accompanied by modern instruments such as ukulele or guitar. Kumu June teaches in the hula ku’i styling of the great hula master Maiki Aiu Lake.  Hula Ku’i is characterized as standing tall with a slight curve in the back and extension of arms.

 

Class Descriptions & Schedule

Unless otherwise noted, cost is $15 per class or $50 per month for 4 classes. Make checks payable to Halau i Ka Pono and bring with you to class or register online below.  All classes and workshops are held at 38 Lake Street, Oak Park. This is the Halau's sister organization, Zen Life & Meditation Center of Chicago.

    

     Beginner Classes - Hula I

Learn basic hula in our beginner classes. Each class is progressive to the individual, so drop in at any of the scheduled classes and build on your own skills from the previous week. While each class is different, we will focus primarily on footwork and hip motions, and then begin to integrate hands with feet and hip movements in a simple hula.  Open to adult women and men.  No experience necessary.  Call 708-445-1651 or contact Kumu June if interested.

    Calendar of Beginner Hula I ClassesWinter 2012

 
January
February
March
Wed 5pm - 6pm  Keiki (children 5 - 12 years old)
4th, 11th, 18th and 25th
1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd,  29th
7th, 14th, 21st

Mon 7pm - 8 pm

Adult women/men

9th and16th

 

 

Wed 11am - 12noon

Adult women/men

4th, 11th, 18th and 25th

 

 

 

NEW Keiki (Children's) Beginner Class

 A  new Keiki Beginner's Class will teach basic hula hands and foot movements for ages 5 - 12 year olds. Moms/Dads may come and dance too. Classes are on Wednesdays, 5 - 6 pm.  Call 708-445-1651 to register.  Cost is $15 per class or $50 for 4 classes in a month. Younger than 5 years old with permission of the Kumu.

 

 

 

 


 

Hula II - Gracious Ladies

The class will learn Auana (modern) hula.  Wonderful toning of the body and strengthening of core muscles.  Open to women and men 50 years and older with basic hula or dance experience and permission of Kumu June.  Classes offered Wednesdays, 7 - 8 pm. 

 

          

Hula Kahiko I

  

Go deeper into the culture of Hawaii through the old chants and hulas of Hawaii.  Open to women and men with basic hula or dance experience and permission of Kumu June.  Classes offered Wednesdays, 6 - 7 pm. 

 

Hula Kahiko II

  

This class is for advanced hula students.  It builds upon the foundation laid in beginner classes and goes deeper into the hula studying all aspects that make up the Hula: plants, chants, mythology and history.  Open to women and men with at least a year of hula or dance experience and permission of Kumu June.  Classes offered Fridays, 10 - 12 noon.

 

 

Hula Workshop

Hula Workshops are 2 and 3-hour monthly intensives focusing on either Hula Basics, Kahiko or Auana. Beginners are welcome to the first two hours. This is a good way to start if you've never taken a hula class before.

More seasoned hula practitioners are welcome to all three hours.  Open to men and women.  Next workshops:  Sundays February 19, 2012 from 10 am - 1 pm. Cost $45.

Schedule

  • 10 - 11 am - Focus on Basics - learn or practice basic foot and hand motions.

  • 11 - 1 - Learn a Hula  

 

Private Lessons

Individualized attention to work on hulas - focusing on technique or learning a new dance.  Open to beginners or seasoned practitioners.   Call 708-445-1651 to make an appointment.

 

  

 

Performances, Group Events and Classes

       June Tanoue and students from Halau i Ka Pono are available for performances at group    

parties like  birthday celebrations,  employee gatherings.  Inquire for rates.