Kalama Polynesian Dancers extend from Denver Colorado to Ft. Lauderdale FL. The group performed this past weekend in Pembroke Pines for a realtor company party.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Festival International 2009
Logan, Rooshana, and Aiwa share different cultures and forms of dance at the Festival International 2009 in Aurora. 
Cultural Caravan- Rooshana, Logan, Aiwa
Monday, September 14, 2009
Kumu Lani from Ilima Hula Halau~ WORKSHOPS!
POLYNESIAN DANCE Workshops featuring Kumu HulaKulaniakea Kaleiki-AhLo`Ilima Hula Studio, Waimanalo, Hawai`i
Host: Halau Pulama Mau Ke Aloha Ka 'Ohana Ilima of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO
Host: Halau Pulama Mau Ke Aloha Ka 'Ohana Ilima of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO
Phone: (719) 282-1930
E-Mail: halaukailima@yahoo.com
Colorado Springs Workshop Location: October 3 and 4, 2009
Colorado College Cossitt Hall
906 N. Cascade Avenue, COlorado Springs, CO 80903
Denver Workshop Location: October 5, 2009, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Hall at 4600 Clay St. Corner 46th.
Cost: $40.00 per session; 2 sessions - $75.00
HULA: (no implements)Saturday, October 3, 2009
Session #1: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m - Hula Awana ( open for everyone)
Session #2: 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. - Hula kahiko ( participants must have previous hula experience)
'Ori Tahiti: Sunday, October 4, 2009; 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m - (2 sessions)
Includes possible tahitian drumming, Aparima and Otea workshops
6:00 p.m - Ho'ike ( group presentations) by participants and to celebrate KUMU KULANIAKEA'S BIRTHDAY!!
Info/Registration:
Aunty Ma'ila: halaukailima@yahoo.com
Phone: (719) 282-1930 Cell:(719) 510-4056
Uncle Andy: (719) 510-6658
Kumu Lani's BIO...Kumu Hula Kulaniakea Kaleiki-AhLo inherited from her mother a rich hula heritage as well as all the dances of Polynesia. Kumu Lani is the daughter of the late Kumu Hula Louise Kahili’okalani Kaleiki, who founded the `Ilima Hula Studio on O`ahu 1956. Her aunty, Kumu Hula Luka Kaleiki was also a dominant fixture at the `Ilima Hula Studio, supporting her sister Louise and discipling a young Lani-girl. In 1974, young Lani won the Kaua`i Tahiti `Fete Novice Dance Trophy.Kumu Louise was a recording singer together with artists such as Aunty Emma Kamaka (Kumu Chinky Mahoe's auntie), Sonny Chillingsworth and the like. She learned hula from Uncle Henry Mo’ikelua O’ Tahiti Pa and Uncle George Na`ope. Eventually, Kumu Louise was entrusted with teaching hula to Uncle George Na`ope’s haumana as he traveled the world to teach hula. This gave birth to the unique `Ilima style of hula. The “Merrie Monarch” began as a four-day festival in 1964 by na Kumu Hula George Na`ope, Louise Kaleiki and Pauline Kekahuna; it was they who conceptualized the idea of a hula competition within the festival that was held for the first time in 1970 at the 8th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival. Since the passing of na Kumu Hula Louise and Luka, Kumu Lani became the sole survivor and heir to the `Ilima Hula Studio. She taught hula off and on as was persuaded by Uncle George Na`ope and others to teach traditional hula, again. Recently, with her decision to teach hula, she has made the unique `Ilima style of hula alive again in Hawai`i and at her rootlets in CO and MD. Kumu Lani also visits Japan to continue the sharingof Ilima Hula Studio. Kumu Lani is the heart of the revered `Ilima Hula Studio, past and present. Komo Mai! Come, welcome ~ and drink full of the spirit of HULA ALOHA! ... and do spread the word! HULA with Spirit ~ Live with ALOHA
Please fill-in the attached registration form to secure your slot in the workshops.
Send filled-up registration form and payment to:
Magic of the Pacific Islands or Maila A. Gutierrez
4379 Prairie Willow Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Host: Halau Pulama Mau Ke Aloha Ka 'Ohana Ilima of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO
Host: Halau Pulama Mau Ke Aloha Ka 'Ohana Ilima of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO
Phone: (719) 282-1930
E-Mail: halaukailima@yahoo.com
Colorado Springs Workshop Location: October 3 and 4, 2009
Colorado College Cossitt Hall
906 N. Cascade Avenue, COlorado Springs, CO 80903
Denver Workshop Location: October 5, 2009, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Hall at 4600 Clay St. Corner 46th.
Cost: $40.00 per session; 2 sessions - $75.00
HULA: (no implements)Saturday, October 3, 2009
Session #1: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m - Hula Awana ( open for everyone)
Session #2: 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. - Hula kahiko ( participants must have previous hula experience)
'Ori Tahiti: Sunday, October 4, 2009; 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m - (2 sessions)
Includes possible tahitian drumming, Aparima and Otea workshops
6:00 p.m - Ho'ike ( group presentations) by participants and to celebrate KUMU KULANIAKEA'S BIRTHDAY!!
Info/Registration:
Aunty Ma'ila: halaukailima@yahoo.com
Phone: (719) 282-1930 Cell:(719) 510-4056
Uncle Andy: (719) 510-6658
Kumu Lani's BIO...Kumu Hula Kulaniakea Kaleiki-AhLo inherited from her mother a rich hula heritage as well as all the dances of Polynesia. Kumu Lani is the daughter of the late Kumu Hula Louise Kahili’okalani Kaleiki, who founded the `Ilima Hula Studio on O`ahu 1956. Her aunty, Kumu Hula Luka Kaleiki was also a dominant fixture at the `Ilima Hula Studio, supporting her sister Louise and discipling a young Lani-girl. In 1974, young Lani won the Kaua`i Tahiti `Fete Novice Dance Trophy.Kumu Louise was a recording singer together with artists such as Aunty Emma Kamaka (Kumu Chinky Mahoe's auntie), Sonny Chillingsworth and the like. She learned hula from Uncle Henry Mo’ikelua O’ Tahiti Pa and Uncle George Na`ope. Eventually, Kumu Louise was entrusted with teaching hula to Uncle George Na`ope’s haumana as he traveled the world to teach hula. This gave birth to the unique `Ilima style of hula. The “Merrie Monarch” began as a four-day festival in 1964 by na Kumu Hula George Na`ope, Louise Kaleiki and Pauline Kekahuna; it was they who conceptualized the idea of a hula competition within the festival that was held for the first time in 1970 at the 8th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival. Since the passing of na Kumu Hula Louise and Luka, Kumu Lani became the sole survivor and heir to the `Ilima Hula Studio. She taught hula off and on as was persuaded by Uncle George Na`ope and others to teach traditional hula, again. Recently, with her decision to teach hula, she has made the unique `Ilima style of hula alive again in Hawai`i and at her rootlets in CO and MD. Kumu Lani also visits Japan to continue the sharingof Ilima Hula Studio. Kumu Lani is the heart of the revered `Ilima Hula Studio, past and present. Komo Mai! Come, welcome ~ and drink full of the spirit of HULA ALOHA! ... and do spread the word! HULA with Spirit ~ Live with ALOHA
Please fill-in the attached registration form to secure your slot in the workshops.
Send filled-up registration form and payment to:
Magic of the Pacific Islands or Maila A. Gutierrez
4379 Prairie Willow Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
COLORADO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 2009 TRIBUTE TO HAWAII
HAWAII 5-0
Kalama Polynesian Dancers not only had the opportunity to grace the stage on Saturdays Dragon Boat performance but also had the priveledge to join Polynesian Fia Fia and Sister Halau- Halau Pulama Mau Ke Aloha Ka Ohana Ilima- Colorado on SUNDAY. We all paid a tribute to HAWAII!
Kalama helped kick off the celebration by being featured on Fridays FOX 31 NEWS. Then on Sunday everyone showcased their ALOHA! Here are some pictures of Sundays tribute at the Explore to Asia Tent.
MORE COLORADO DRAGON BOAT 2009 PICTURES
Kalama Polynesian Dancers took on the main stage this past Saturday July 25th and was the grand finale! Here are some of the pictures from a spectacular day!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Keiki (Children's) Hula/Tahitian Dance Classes in Aurora CO
Keiki Combo Class- Beginner/IntermediateKeiki Combo Class- Beginner/IntermediateTaught by: Polynesian Party Planners Inc Learn More: http://www.teachstreet.com/aurora-co/hula/keiki-combo-class-beginner-intermediate/cl-3cx8nwmqu8 |
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
AMERICAN HEART WALK ASSOCIATION LEI GREETING
Dani and Joleine were up bright and early this Saturday June 6th to greet the VIP guests for Denvers American Heart Walk Association. Here are some photos of the occasion!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Special Guests Kasai "Alex" Viriamu
We were fortunate to have a special guest in come to our Lei Day Celebration 2009. My great friend Alex from the Mai-Kai Polynesian Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale. Here he is posing with the family from Orlando and Vegas!
Tribute to Father Damien at Lei Day Celebration
Our tribute to Father Damien was touched by so many at the Lei Day Celebration. Join us at our encore performance on July 26th (Sunday) at 3pm- 4pm at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival as Polynesian Fia Fia and Kalama Polynesian Dancers come together and demonstrate the true meaning of ALOHA while we honor Father Damien of Molokai in ancient kahiko.
Experience a full cast of adult and children dancers, a chant translated by Kumu Chang and Kumu Nakamura from recognized Hula Halaus in Hawaii, and talented musicians showcasing their beautiful songs as we translate in dance.
The two groups coming together and dancing together shows how the aloha spirit is still filled in the hearts of many. Two groups can combine and showcase their individual talent and group talent and not be threatened by one another. This is one of the reasons why our Lei Day Celebration was so special to our groups and our guests.
See you at the Dragon Boat 2009!
LEI DAY CELEBRATION 2009
Our Lei Day Celebration was such a success! Please visit our blog and website for videos and pictures of our special event! Can't wait to see you next year!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
CHEWY'S BONETIQUE
On Saturday February 7th Kalama made a guest appearance at Chewy's Bonetique at the Lowry Shopping Center. Nai'a, Puatea, and Aiwa performed and made Chewy's birthday a spectacular one! Visit Chewy's Bonetique today!
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