Hula and Cultural

Hula and Cultural Immersion Program

Are you planning a trip to Hawaii?  Have you heard of the Hula?  Would experiencing the hula, music and Hawaiian culture being taught by a native Hawaiian Kumu add interest and value to your trip?

Join me for a 7,14 or 28 day immersion program into the authentic life philosophy of the hula and the Hawaiian culture.

The live-in immersion program is the way students were traditionally taught back in the time of our ancestors.  Students, known as Haumana, were removed from their homes and went to live with the kumu where the halau - school - became their life. 

I am a Kumuhula - Hula Teacher here on the island of Oahu.  I’ve been a kumu for over 40 years and have taught many, many haumana (students) both here in Hawaii and in California.  My goal is to perpetuate the hula, music and Hawaiian culture by sharing all of it with as many people as I can for as long as I can.  My hula comes down to me from my family lineage with my mom being my first kumu.  Through her teaching and my family line, I’ve learned to teach the spirit of the hula right along with the technical aspects.

Imagine seeing all the magic of the island and learning the culture from a Kanaka Maoli - Indigenous Person.  Not only will you be able to dance the hula, you will have the deeper knowledge and spiritual connection that is the hula.

During your time here, I will also teach you the ukulele and hawaiian songs.  And I’ll give you a taste of the Hawaiian language as well.  All this and a Hawaiian vacation too.  What more could you ask for?

PROGRAM DETAILS:

The is a “live-in residence” immersion at my house with myself and my husband in a workshop program environment.  I am the Kumu and my husband is my supporter and technical advisor.

The class sessions and immersion living allows you free time on your own to enjoy the sights and sounds of the island while you learn the hula and culture.

Students will have shared room accommodations with another like-minded student depending on the number of student sign-ins.  Kitchen, laundry facilities and living areas are provided.  Our home is a cozy 2 story townhouse with the kitchen, living and dining room and half bath downstairs and 3 bedrooms and full bathroom upstairs.

Everyone’s stay in my house will be as a member of my ‘ohana = family, and are requested to participate in shared cooking, light house-keeping and taking care of their own laundry needs. 

Students will provide their own food and transportation.  Fortunately, on Oahu, we have an excellent bus transportation system that goes all over the island for those of you who don’t drive.  There are also all the major car rentals agencies where you can pick up your car at the airport.  There are taxis at the airport as well.  Our townhouse complex is just 20 minutes from the airport. 

We live in the country with all the conveniences of the city.  The major stores like Costco, Ross, Target, Walmart and Safeway are here along with Oahu’s newest mall - Ka Makana Ali’i.  There are also 2 large movie theaters and all kinds of restaurants here from fast food like McDonald’s to great dining like Outback Steakhouse, Cheesecake Factory and GyuTaku Japanese bar b que.  We also have a beautiful resort area just minutes from our home.  Disney’s Aulani hotel is there along with the Four Seasons hotel.  There are 4 beautiful, sandy lagoons there and it’s not unusual to see wedding couples taking pictures on these lagoons.  World famous Makaha beach is just a 40 minute drive up the highway.           

On Wednesdays and Sundays, the Farmers Market comes to the mall.

Because Oahu is the main island in the Hawaiian chain, there’s so much to do that you’ll actually want to be very selective with the sights and activities you would like to experience.  I’ll be happy to send you suggestions, just let me know.

Tuition and Accommodation Fees:

28 days = $2,600

14 days = $1,500

7 days = $    800
https://kumuhulamana.com/