Hālau Hula O Ka Hoku Ākau
Hula School Of The Star In The Northern Sky
Halau Class Information
Beginner class is set up in six month increments. During this time you will learn:
- Halau protocols
- Fundamentals of feet and hand motions
- Basic hula stance and form
- Chanting fundamentals
- Basic language vocabulary
- Research fundamentals
- Working within a group
During this six month time you will learn five (5) Kahiko or ancient style of dance, and five (5) Oli or chants. You will learn by repetition to recite each Oli and perform each Kahiko within this time frame.
At end of the six month period, you will have the opportunity to perform what you have learned. This will be your uniki (graduate) project to move to the next level of the halau. Students are encouraged to work together to retain what they have learned.
Class time and location:
Classes begin on:
Sunday, February 8th, 2009
2:00pm to 3:30pm
The Minnesota Shubert Performing Arts and Education Center
Hennepin Center for the Arts
528 Hennepin Ave
7th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55403
http://www.minnesotashubert.orgPlease note: Additional class time is available upon request at no extra cost
Intermediate and Advanced Classes
(Prerequisite: Beginner Class or equivalent with references from another halau)
Intermediate and advanced classes are set up as ongoing. Students will learn:
- Halau protocols
- Feet and hand techniques and refinement
- Hula stance for Kahiko and Auana styles
- Group formations
- Theatrical fundamentals for stage presence
- Chanting techniques
- Language vocabulary
- Research assignments
- Working as a group
- Lei making
- Costume design
- Performance/competition
- Fund raising techniques
Class Time and Location
Sundays 4:00 – 6:00 pm
The Minnesota Shubert Performing Arts and Education Center
Hennepin Center for the Arts
528 Hennepin Ave
7th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55403
http://www.minnesotashubert.orgPlease note: additional class time is available upon request at no extra cost
