Diary of a Polynesian Dancer

Englewwod Meridian Retirement Community Luau

2010-05-20T22:50:00.000-07:00

Maile and Aiwa had the pleasure of working with EP Davis this Tuesday May 18, 2010. The guests were so pleased and loved the show!

Pembroke Pines Event November 14 2009

2009-11-16T13:10:00.001-08:00

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.

Festival International 2009

2009-10-02T21:33:00.000-07:00

Logan, Rooshana, and Aiwa share different cultures and forms of dance at the Festival International 2009 in Aurora.

Cultural Caravan- Rooshana, Logan, Aiwa

Kumu Lani from Ilima Hula Halau~ WORKSHOPS!

2009-09-14T21:11:00.000-07:00

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

COLORADO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 2009 TRIBUTE TO HAWAII

2009-07-28T22:27:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-28T22:21:00.000-07:00

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!

COLORADO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 2009

2009-07-28T22:16:00.000-07:00

Keiki (Children's) Hula/Tahitian Dance Classes in Aurora CO

2009-07-13T21:13:00.000-07:00

Keiki Combo Class- Beginner/Intermediate

Taught by: Polynesian Party Planners Inc

Learn More:
http://www.teachstreet.com/aurora-co/hula/keiki-combo-class-beginner-intermediate/cl-3cx8nwmqu8

Teacher's Rating

Description	This class is for children that would like to learn Hula. This class is for beginners and intermediate dancers. No previous dance class experience required. Children learn basic hula moves and dance choreography. Children also have opportunities to perform at public and private events.

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2009-06-21T00:17:00.000-07:00

JUNE 27th COME AND SEE KALAMA POLYNESIAN DANCERS AT THE 5th ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL IN KEYSTONE!

http://www.keystonefestivals.com/index.php/world_music_fest/

AMERICAN HEART WALK ASSOCIATION LEI GREETING

2009-06-10T13:38:00.000-07:00

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!

Special Guests Kasai "Alex" Viriamu

2009-06-03T02:29:00.000-07:00

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!

Opening Otea

2009-06-03T02:04:00.000-07:00

"Come with me to the islands..."

Tribute to Father Damien at Lei Day Celebration

2009-06-03T01:48:00.000-07:00

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

2009-06-03T01:40:00.000-07:00

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!

2nd Annual Lei Day Celebration 2009

2009-03-25T06:21:00.000-07:00

CHEWY'S BONETIQUE

2009-02-10T23:08:00.000-08:00

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!

Colorado Aloha Festival ~ Ho'ike~ Drum Solos with Kalama Polynesian Dancers

2008-11-12T23:53:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6324_WBdgc

HO'IKE VIDEO LINK FOR WORKSHOPS AND VENDORS

2008-10-29T00:06:00.000-07:00

Visit this link and see a 10 minute video featuring vendors and workshops at the Ho'ike 2008. You will see the Tahitian Dance Workshop as well that I did at the fest! Enjoy!
http://www.eatlime.com/play_310897A4-F2B3-9201-7475-C098BE771B5F

HO'IKE COMMENTS

2008-10-21T23:26:00.000-07:00

It is very rewarding to have such positive, dedicated, and loving students and friends around to remind us every day what the ALOHA Spirit is! The Ho'ike was an awesome experience and I believe that everyone did an awesome job putting it together! Unfortunatly there was so many negative feedback it is such a shame that negativity exists so much within the community. Although improvement is very important positive and constructive comments are the ones that we embrace and not comments that put any one down. I am very proud of the appreciation that some people have shared. Here are some good ones (if you would like to see more of the comments please log on to www.coloradoalohafest.com-brace yourselves... lots of uglyness in there! hahaha...):
The event scored a 10 in my book. Organized and run well. Loved the workshops, shopping, food, everything. A larger area for vendors would be nice, hall was dark, the food prices were expected, the lines a bit long, but events have lines. If you want it bigger, move it more central. The show was great, long but great. I don’t see what is to be gained by posting the personal insults to one or two groups. The organizers of the event get the message, but when the message is so vile, the animosity dilutes any productive value. Kalama didn’t invent Tahitian dance nor did Polynesian Fia Fia invent humor in Samoan dance. If you don’t like the style suggest something productive, don’t just say it’s ‘not authentic’! Authentic to what time period? Polynesians still write music, in this century, and some is Techno. Listen to current Hawaiian artist you’ll hear hip hop and Jamaican fusion. Or is ‘authentic’ the 1940’s? Or, technically it’s prior to the English, when a statically placed leaf was the costume. My biggest suggestion for improvement for 2010 is to remove viewing of comments from the web for public viewing, in fact start now. Why risk creating a negative vibe between the Halaus. The whole community benefits from them dancing together – don’t spoil it.

We were so excited to dance in the Ho'Ike and I am personally SO grateful that I had the oppertunity to share this culture with other people out there. I am a CO native who went to Hilo for college-I paid attention to the culture and the history and hope to be a part of preserving it for the future & my own children (who are 1/4 HI). ALOHA is not just a greeting but a feeling-breathing in the essence of the islands fills your heart with ALOHA, those who are pale were believed to be holding their breath and a negative name came of this. It's a shame that some who claim to be HI have started holding their breath as their comments about our show prove that. I have never experienced such a warm, welcoming culture with such happy people that have also had such a complicated history. We need to remember that we are here to help eachother, love eachother and share what we love with the world! It is our responsibility to teach our children how to be respectful, but also to have fun. What else is there in life if you can't enjoy it? For next time "ideally" a bigger space is needed (it was SO crowded in the tiny halls) for people to walk and to accomodate more vendors. And maybe 2 days would be nice-especially if it's ever other year. And maybe splitting up the performances would be good so those who chose only to watch a mormon-like performance won't be subjected to a "riske Tahitian show"--maybe they should watch more Tahitian dancing before making such negative comments about our costumes. I love my Halau and I have only been with them since June and I can't wait to co more collaborations with other groups! Thank you for such a beautiful gathering of such a wonderful culture! The most important thing I learned from my Ohana in HI is to let go and enjoy life, laugh, and breathe in the essence of the islands! (we may not have the salty air here, but we can still breathe deap!)

This program was truly great. Very well organized and presented. It was a real joy for my wife and I to see the show.

I would like to say that the everyone did a wonderful job... Please save the negative comments about the performances for your own ruminations..if that is a word.. There are many different syles of dance...and the men of Samoa did exactly what the men of Samoa would do if back in the island dancing with the Taupou... Much aloha to all of the Kumu and instructors who love what they do.. Who teach the spirit of Aloha. Please Live Aloha.. in every sense of the word... That's what the Polynesian culture is really about..not negativity.. Mahalo

I was so excited to experience the Aloha Festival and it totally lived up to my expectations. The vendors were great and a there was a nice variety. I loved the venue. The theater was roomy and we were happy with our seats. The music was great. And of course the Main Event. The hoike was presented well and we enjoyed all of the dances. I loved the costumes and the variety (and the changes were impressive!) I was so very impressed with the perfection of the dancers. I could tell they had a wonderful teacher! I would love to see some male(Kane)dancers of Kahiko and Awana at the next Hoike. Bravo to everyone for bringing the Aloha of Hawaii to us in Colorado. Cindy and Stan Sudan

It was so nice to see so many people enjoying the festival and the activities. The halau did a beautiful job putting together a variety of dances for everyone to see. All the dancing was beautiful. Perhaps just do the dances in a couple separates shows to spread it out. Nice variety in vendors, maybe they could of been closer together and not so spread out. Food was ono (I'm actually glad that L&L didn't come - sorry, don't really consider them Hawaiian food). Thank you for your hard work and putting this together for those who love Hawaii and missing the islands. Mahalo for all the hard work

That Kalama group was wonderful. The teacher was fantastic in the tahitian workshop. How about cutting out on some Hula and more Kalama Dancers? Makes show more lively and entertaining. Overall wonderful show and fantastic day! Would certainly go again next time.

Utah

Loved the day and the spirit of Aloha The Hula show was very entertaining although the long. Perhaps more Tahitian. Those dancers were very entertaining with bright costumes and happy faces. I loved the part where they incorporated both Hawaiian and Tahitian. Beautiful! More of it next time please. Where was L&L's. Food was expensive and so-so!

Loved the day and atmosphere. Workshops were great. Initially th hula show was a little slow until the Tahitian dancers came on and livened the whole stage. Costumes were wonderful and the dancers were actually smiling!!! Next time can we have more tahitian some maori and other islands

Dancers Newsletter Updates Oct 2008

2008-10-21T22:36:00.000-07:00

PLEASE WELCOME our new student: Jenna Lin! She officially started with Kalama last weekend and we are excited to have her! She will be attending our Tahitian Dance Class on Saturdays 830am-930am. In the next couple of weeks please welcome students who are going to be attending class for the first time! We love meeting new people and watching our Ohana GROW!
Aloha Dancers!
The Ho'ike was a great success! I had a lot of feedback from many other dancers, vendors, and family that was there to watch the show! I have heard so many nice complements about our group! We also had a HUGE success at the workshops! Maile had many people attend her fresh flower lei workshop for Little Grass Shack and I had around 40 people attend my Tahitian Dance Workshop. A special thanks goes out to Vairea who helped me at the Tahitian Dance Workshop. I believe that each and everyone of you reflected a lot of high- energy and excitement to the audience and really showed them that dancing is not just technique and precision~ but it is also lots of FUN!!! I hope that you all continue to learn Polynesian Dance. I really enjoy working with all of you and teaching you. I know that at times it can be stressful to get all of these big shows together but I appreciate your hardwork and patients! At the end of it all we did an awesome job! You should all be very PROUD of your dancing! I would like to recognize Patty and Denise for an outstanding job on the costumes. I would like to also recognize Dawn for helping out on the MC for the Ho'ike last minute!

Here are a couple of links to check out regarding our show!

Pictures of the Ho'ike to order from Glenn Asakawa Photographer~http://asapix.printroom.com/studio_homepage.asp?domain_name=asapix

See the article of the Ho'ike in The Longmont Times~
http://timescall.com/news_story.asp?ID=12118

Once again THANK YOU!
Aiwa

Important Dates to remember!

As Maile puts it "Time for our next projects!" Here is a list of important dates. For more details or for future event date inquiries please remember that you can visit the website calendar at www.polynesianpartyplanners.com.
Friday Oct 17th~ Vairea starts beginner combo classes at Encore Dance Studios from 5:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday Oct 18th~ Regular Classes are in session
Wednesday Oct 22nd~Maori and Samoan Dance Classes at Snap Fitness free to any paying Sat students from 9:00am-10:00am
Friday Oct 24th until Sunday November 2nd~ Aiwa out of town for Birthday! :)
All classes during these dates are cancelled
Wed Nov 5th~ Channel 2 News with Chris Parante at Little Grass Shack~ promotion for store, holiday parties, and classes PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN DANCE! The show time will be around 6am-630am.
Wed Nov 5th ~Class resumes Maori/Samoan Dance at Snap Fitness from 9am-10am
Sat Nov 8th~ All regular Sat classes resumes at Encore Dance Studios
Sat Nov 8th~NEW CLASS STARTS 12pm-1pm MAORI/SAMOAN DANCE (specialty class- limited time only)
Wed Nov 12th~Maori/Samoan Dance at Snap Fitness from 9am-10am
~Sat Nov 15th NO CLASSES on SAT~
Wed Nov 19th Classes resumes Maori/ Samoan Dance at Snap Fitness from 9am-10am
Sat Nov 22nd~ Regular Classes resumes at Encore Dance Studios
Sat Nov 22nd~Maori/Samoan Dance #2 specialty class (limited time only)
The week of Nov 24th- Nov 30 NO CLASSES~ THANKSGIVING WEEK
Wed Dec 3rd~ Class resumes Maori/Samoan Dance at Snap Fitness from 9am-10am
Sat Dec 6th~Regular Classes resumes at Encore Dance Studios
Sat Dec 6th~Maori/Samoan Dance #3 specialty class (limited time only)
Sun Dec 7th~Company Christmas Party Show for Buckley Airforce Base with Santa Clause! Please let me know if you can dance!
Wed Dec 10th~Class resumes Maori/Samoan Dance at Snap Fitness from 9am-10am
Sat Dec 13th~ Regular Classes resumes at Encore Dance Studios
Sat Dec 13th~ Christmas Show at Encore Dance Studios Featuring Kalama Polynesian Dancers- Times of show to be announced!
Wed Dec 17th~Class resumes Maori/ Samoan Dance at Snap Fitness from 9am-10am
Sat Dec 20th~Regular Classes resumes at Encore Dance Studios
Sat Dec 20th~Maori/Samoan Dance #4 specialty class (limited time only)
TWO WEEK BREAK~ NO CLASSES FROM MONDAY DEC 22nd- SUN JAN 4 FOR HOLIDAYS
Classes will resume starting Sat Jan 10th
Costumes needed to purchase at this time:
POI BALL!!!
Aloha! In our new calendar we have Maori Classes and Samoan Dance Classes. I will be teaching the new classes. We will be using four long poi that is machine washable and two short poi that has a plastic cover for the sound. The colors of Maori costumes will be black, yellow, and green. The poi themselves will be green. The cost for the full set of poi ball is : $25.00. If you would like to order I do need the payments by: Wednesday October 22nd. If you cannot order now I will give you the information on how to order your own BUT you do need it to practice. If you would like to order by credit card please go to the website and click under the tab: Clients and Students and pay through the tab for registration fees and hula- gram deposit. If you will do the payment this way please let me know. Other things we will be learning besides Maori action songs and Samoan Siva is: Tititorea, Tirakau, Lapa Lapa, Sasa
Please know that this will be hard so you do need to practice. Also remember that I like to do different choreography which includes modern and traditional. These numbers will be a challenge but it should also be FUN! :)
PLEASE let me know which events you can or cannot attend! Thanks so much

NEW PROMO VIDEO

2008-09-28T22:44:00.000-07:00

Check out our new PROMO video courtesy of our very own Vairea! Log on to www.myspace.com/halaukalama and watch it now!

Fall Newsletter Kalama Polynesian Dancers

2008-09-26T23:30:00.001-07:00

Kalama Polynesian Dancers, INC

October 2008 Newsletter~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Talofa, Kia Ora, Ia Orana, AlohaKalama Polynesian Dancers would like to wish each and everyone a beautiful and joyousfall season as we say good-bye to summer! We are happy to say that our busy seasonis still not over. Kalama is proud to be in upcoming shows and events all over Colorado! Please read our newsletter and feel free to contact us for more information.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Our dance classes have been growing! We currently have expanded on locations anddifferent days and times because YOU requested it! PLEASE contact us for more informationOR register as soon as possible! Our classes focus on the culture, creativity, technique, fitness, and fun!Polynesian Dance Classes Near You!Hula-Glenda [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ks5szrcab.0.0.zbivpecab.0&ts=S0358&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.polynesianpartyplanners.com%2F&id=preview]Join Aiwa!Every Saturday! Tahitian Dance Class Intermediate/Advanced 8:30am-9:30amKeiki Hula Class Beginner/Intermediate 9:30-10:00amHula Dance Class Intermediate/Advanced 11:00am-12:00noonCOMING SOON: Maori/ Samoan Dance Classes Intermediate/AdvancedHula-Glenda [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ks5szrcab.0.0.zbivpecab.0&ts=S0358&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spreadingaloha.com%2F&id=preview] Join Maile!Beginning Adult Hula/ Tahitian (Combo Class) Lessons in DenverClasses begin~Saturday, October 4th; 1:30-2:30pmTuesday, October 7th; 5:30-6:30pmJoin Vairea!Beginning ALL AGES Hula/Tahitian (Combo Class) Lessons in AuroraClasses begin~Friday, October 17th; 5:00pm-6:00pmFor complete information contact: Kalama Polynesian Dancers:303-680-2117Tuition Pricing:$25.00 registration fee for new students8 week (one hour classes) session: $64.00 ~you will receive a Kalama punch card. $10.00 drop-in rate.8 week (30 min classes) session: $48.00 ~ you will receive a Kalama punch card. $8.00 drop-in rate.We accept cash, check, credit cards.Visit our website at:www.polynesianpartyplanners.comaiwannaia@yahoo.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Hula-Glenda [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ks5szrcab.0.0.zbivpecab.0&ts=S0358&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spreadingaloha.com%2F&id=preview]Little Grass ShackNew store in Denver now open!July 1, 2008 Little Grass Shack opened its doors in the Santa Fe art district. Our new store is located at: 910 Santa Fe Drive #3, Denver, CO 80204. Our Fall/Winterhours are: Tuesday- Friday 11am- 5pm and Saturday 11am-4pm. The first Friday of every month we are open till 10pm. There are festivities, entertainment and artthroughout our building and along the Santa Fe Art District. Little Grass Shack is locally owned and operated in Colorado. We have been in the business of spreadingaloha in the Rocky Mountains and beyond for over 4 years. We look forward to carrying on the tradition of lei giving, thank you for your valued support.Aloha,The Little Grass Shack Ohana***PLEASE TAKE NOTE***Kalama Polynesian Dancers will be performing at the Little Grass Shack store on Friday October 3rd between the hours of 5pm-6pm. This show is FREE and open to the public! We would LOVE to meet you!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Hula-Glenda [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ks5szrcab.0.0.zbivpecab.0&ts=S0358&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogspot.com%2Fhalaukalama&id=preview]Upcoming Events:Friday October 3rd~ Kalama Polynesian Dancers Perform at Little Grass Shack [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ks5szrcab.0.0.zbivpecab.0&ts=S0358&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spreadingaloha.com%2F&id=preview]between the hours of 5pm-6pmSaturday October 4th~Classes Start in Denver 130-230pmSunday October 12th~Kalama is featured at the Ho'ike or Colorado Aloha Festival [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ks5szrcab.0.0.zbivpecab.0&ts=S0358&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coloradoalohafest.com%2F&id=preview]Friday October 17th~Classes Start in Aurora 5pm-6pm***Please note that Kalama can do multiple events on any given day! Please call or email for Kalama availability!***~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you all for your continued support! We hope to meet you at our next event! Please contact us! We love feedback and suggestions! Until next time!Mahalo Nui Loa,Glenda BautistaPolynesian Party Planners, INCKalama Polynesian Dancers~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Want more on Kalama??? Click on any image below so that we can assist you on yourjourney!Hula-Glenda [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ks5szrcab.0.0.zbivpecab.0&ts=S0358&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myspace.com%2Fhalaukalama&id=preview]~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Two for one!Present this coupon to your first class and the second student registration fee is FREE! ($25.00 value)~Offer only valid with NEW students~

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival 2008

2008-09-25T22:40:00.001-07:00

View the Promotional Video For the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival 2008 with Kalama Polynesian Dancers!!! Visit our blog on www.myspace.com/halaukalama

Kalama Polynesian Dancers T-Shirts ON SALE NOW!

2008-09-18T22:46:00.001-07:00

Kalama T-Shirts On Sale Now!:
Please circle: Youth: Sm, Med, Lg~ $20.00
Adults: Sm, Med, Lg, XL~$25.00

Island Lake Marina

2008-09-18T09:33:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful experience! I have done more "canoe or boat shows" in Colorado than I think I ever did in Florida! WOW! Maile, Kenike, and I performed for Paul's 50th birthday party! We were joined by Book Em Danno as well! The location was beautiful! We were so surprised that we had to take a boat to the island to get to the party! Thanks to Jaydee and the staff at Island Lake Marina! Here is there link: http://www.islandlakemarine.com/ILM%20WEB/ILM%20Homepage.htm

Melinaka also joined us there for an awesome FIRE PERFORMANCE! Kalama put on a HOT show!

HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY PAUL!!!!! AND MANY MORE TO COME!!!

Colorado Aloha Festival

2008-09-11T20:19:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to buy your tickets for the Colorado Aloha Fest today! Log on to http://www.coloradoalohafest.com/ . Kalama will be featured along with many other Professional Entertainers and Performers! Experience the spirit of Aloha in Colorado!

VOTE KALAMA POLYNESIAN DANCERS

2008-09-05T00:55:00.000-07:00

PLEASE VOTE FOR KALAMA!!! Log on to the Denver 7's A- List and vote for our group! Pass it down to all of your friends and family! Thank you for all of your support!

Coming Soon! New pictures for the website from the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival 2008

2008-09-05T00:51:00.000-07:00

The Colorado Dragon Boat was such a success! I had Jolene Saiz (Professional Photographer) take our pictures and we just received them! Look on the website at http://www.polynesianpartyplanners.com/ .

Dancer Appreciation

2008-09-03T22:43:00.001-07:00

It was so surprising this past Saturday when all of my students gave me the most amazing present! My students all decided to get together and give me a custom massage certificate for the Serenity Spa here in Denver! Not to mention a Starbucks Gift Certificate (they all know I can't function without coffee) and the best thing~ a note from each one telling me how I have influenced dance into their lives. All this to say thank you for my hardwork! Can you imagine that! That present (my card ) was the most amazing by far! I feel so fortunate to have an awesome cast of performers and students. This dedication to dance, respect of culture, love of family drives me to keep dancing and teaching. Thank you so much ladies! MUAH!

ROOSHANA ~Fire Coconut Otea

2008-09-03T22:37:00.000-07:00

Rooshana is caught during her fire coconut otea routine for a pose for the camera!

Opening Drum Otea Aiwa and Rooshana

PLAYING WITH FIRE

2008-09-03T22:31:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of Kalama living up to our name... The torch... the flame... We are Kalama!

Wellington, CO Private Party

More FIRE pictures!

Kalama Polynesian Dancers T-Shirts

2008-08-26T00:16:00.000-07:00

Be on the look out for Kalama Polynesian Dancer t-shirts! This will be available for all dancer soon through the website and in class! Don't forget to order yours today!

Lei Greeting 2008 Colorado

2008-08-16T13:59:00.000-07:00

Maile and Astrid Feature Lei Greeting at the Pinehurst Country Club in Denver CO 2008

Loveland Show- Benefit For Mckee Hospital

2008-07-23T15:00:00.000-07:00

Imagine two Polynesian Dancers on a barge carrying torches while escorting the "luau pig" to the sandy beach of Lake Loveland. While the barge makes its way on the shore another Polynesian Dancer is dancing to the rhythms of the drum. Our show energizes the audience featuring dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, and New Zealand filled with modern and traditional choreography and audience participation. Visualize completing the show with a Fresh Flower Lei Presentation Dance to the guest of honor who was thrilled to be seated in the center of the dance floor and presented her lei!

Smell the smoke of fire and feel the heat against your skin as you are entertained by the Fire Performers! With fire duets and solos you will be at the edge of your seat as you see the Fire Poi shoot out into the audience!

Imagine Kalama Polynesian Dancers and the entertainment that you can have at your next event, birthday party, wedding, corporate party, etc.... CONTACT US!!!

Dance Tips- The figure Eight

2008-07-15T22:00:00.000-07:00

A lot of people who have experience in dance or other forms of dance have the hardest time learning the different types of figure eight with the hips. Remember you can do the figure eight in so many ways. Lets look at the basic foot work first! You can do the figure eight with your opposite hip up while your opposite heel from you hip is lifted. Then you switch sides opposite heel and opposite hip. You can also do the same heel lifted and the same hip. Which one do you do?

Polynesian Dance Student Costumes

2008-07-07T08:50:00.000-07:00

WOW!!! I think I got spoiled for years dancing at the incredible Mai-Kai Polynesian Restaurant. You know we made some things like cover our bands, make our Samoan Section feathers, cut our skirts, make ti-leaf skirts, etc... I used to complain ALL the time about doing anything that had to deal with costumes. I would even offer people to do my costumes for payment! But now that I have Halau Kalama... I can't even begin to think that way.

I have putting together all of these costumes for the dancers and trying to remember what I had seen for years all of the seamstress doing. I appreciate them a lot more. I also appreciate Ma at the Mai-Kai for having to make costumes and choreograph the show. It is a lot of work.

I do feel awesome though with all of the finished costumes that I have done. I didn't know I was even capable of doing all of this. It is actually motivating me to do more. For my next gift I asked my boyfriend for a sewing machine!

Just to let you know though I am going to share "costume making" with the show. I don't want them to get "spoiled" either. I want them to feel the accomplishment of making their own costumes and wearing them with PRIDE on stage.

Ho'ike Practice at Vance Brand Auditorium

2008-06-30T20:54:00.000-07:00

It was so exciting today seeing Halau Mauna Pohaku and our group coming together to practice for the Ho'ike or the coloradoalohafestival.com .

It should be an exciting event! Our keiki dancer Madeleine and our performance dancer Ellen attended with me and they worked so hard. It is amazing how choreography has to change due to the stage. We will be performing this July 4th please contact me for more information! Mahalo!

Welcome

2008-06-28T23:41:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my Diary. I plan to fill this blog with everything you ever wanted to know about the art of polynesian dance like history, tips, costumes, music, choreography, performance tips, and more.