Kehau Gabriel, Kumu Hula Kapinaoʻkēhaulani Gabriel (Kēhau) started in hālau (Hawaiian school) at the age of five under the direction of Kumu Hula Linda Piʻilani Danek. She currently studies with Hālau Hula O Nā Lei Mokihana in Honolulu where she also completed her ‘ūniki (elevation to hula master) under her two teachers, Kumu Hula Keoni Martin and Kumu Hula Keoki Choy Foo. She is excited to share all the manaʻo (knowledge) she has on hula, Hawaiian history, and legends to perpetuate this amazing culture that has given her so much. Aloha nō!
Nā Akua : Hawaiian Gods & Goddesses. This presentation is a brief look into the legends of the four major akua (gods) of the Hawaiian pantheon as well as its kini akua (smaller deities) and Hawaiian customs of worship. This presentation includes demonstrations of Hawaiian chant and hula. Aloha! All Welcome. Sirius Rising: Monday, July 17
Hawaiian Hula Dance: Part 1. In this workshop, we will learn the basic steps and meanings of traditional hula dancing. No experience necessary. All bodies welcome! Aloha! All Welcome. Sirius Rising; Wednesday, July 19
Hawaiian Hula Dance: Part 2. In this workshop we will take the basic steps learned in Part 1 and learn the choreography of a traditional hula mele (song). No experience necessary. All bodies welcome! Aloha! All Welcome. Sirius Rising: Friday, July 21