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Beginner Hula Kahiko (Kahiko I) via ZOOM

  • Halau i Ka Pono / Zen Life Meditation Center 46 Lake Street Oak Park, IL, 60302 United States (map)

The ancient or classical dances of Hawaii that are accompanied by chanting is called Hula Kahiko. This introduction to Hula Kahiko is a more vigorous class than Beginner Hula and emphasizes the cultural aspect of Hawaii.  Many hulas are part of a hula lineage that goes back centuries through teachers such as Mary Kawena Pukui, Pat Bacon, Lokalia Montgomery, Iolani Luahine, Hoakalei Kamau’u, and Maiki Aiu Lake.

The class will learn the chants and dances accompanied by chanting.

The first 30 minutes is devoted to hula step review.

Open to women and men age 16 and older with at least 1 month of Beginner Adult Hula . 

You can pay and register online for the ZOOM session! Please visit the Class Descriptions page.

Cost: $20/class or 4 classes for $70.

Earlier Event: July 17
Children's Hula II (in-person)
Later Event: July 20
Beginner Children's Hula via ZOOM