Classes & Workshops
Ka Hula O Manuarii is a place where students of all backgrounds and experience levels can come together as one hula ‘ohana. Together, we all engage in the learning and practice of cultural arts to build cultural literacy and respect for Hawaii’s rich culture’s heritage. Students have opportunities to extend their knowledge and strengthen community ties through additional workshops, Polynesian cultural arts activities, learning field trips, and community service opportunities.
MIX LEVEL HULA
Led by the director, Tyra Manuarii Calero, this inclusive class is designed for students of all skill, ability, and gender to learn together as one hula community. We welcome students 14-104 years old.
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Keiki Hula
Keiki (children) hula class with Aunty Swati. Students learn foundational hula movements and dances; classes feature active literacy games to build confidence, vocabulary, and a sense of community
Beginning ukulele workshops offered during the summer feature time to tune our ukulele, review basic chords, practice strumming, and learn a new mele (song).
BYO Ukulele!
HANA NO'EAU
Artistic enrichment workshops provide students hands-on opportunities to make their own adornments, poi balls, pā'ū (skirts), Ni'ihau shell earrings, and other Polynesian hana no'eau (artistic crafts).
2024 Limited Series Offerings
HULA FOUNDATIONS
Jan.17 & 24
7:15-8:30 pm
Sierra 2 Center
Curtis Park
2-week hula foundations course free to all new students. Learn foundational dance steps or refine your technique. All ages, gender, and hula experience levels welcome.
HELUHELU BOOK CLUB
Book # 1:
Moloka'i
by Alan Brennert
Meeting:
Sunday, Jan 28
Treat yourself to a good book and time to talk story with new friends. Fill out the interest form to vote on our next read. Free!
'ŌLELO HAWAII
A 4-week Introductory Hawaiian Language class. Three synchronous zoom classes build to a fourth session; an in-person language emersion mixer with conversation activities and games. Coming this Spring. Check back for dates. Great for the whole 'ohana!