Beginner Adult Hula (Hula I)

Saturdays  11:00 am - 12 noon CST via ZOOM

Learn basic hula in our beginner classes. Each class is progressive to the individual, so drop in at any of the scheduled classes and build on your own skills from the previous week. While each class is different, we will focus primarily on footwork, then hand motions, and then begin to integrate hands with feet in a basic hula. Come prepared to have fun!

Open to men and women aged 15 and older.  

No experience necessary.

For classes via Zoom video-conferencing, please register ahead of time and we’ll get back to you with a link. Just use the REGISTER Button.   

Adult Cost: $20/class, 4 for $70, or 8 for $140. Elders 70 and older cost is $10/class or 4 for $35. Scholarships available.

Beginner Hula Kahiko (Kahiko I)

Mondays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST via ZOOM

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.

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

For classes via Zoom video-conferencing, please register ahead of time and we’ll get back to you with a link. Just use the REGISTER Button.   

Adult Cost: $20/class, 4 for $70, or 8 for $140. Elders 70 and older cost is $10/class or 4 for $35. Scholarships available.

Chair Hula

Thursdays 6:00 - 6:45 pm CST via ZOOM

Chair Hula class is for mobility challenged people who love to dance.  Students will develop upper body strength while learning arm & hand movements, and explore the stories and emotions of the songs. Come prepared to have fun!

Open to women and men aged 15 and older.  

No experience necessary.

For classes via Zoom video-conferencing, please register ahead of time and we’ll get back to you with a link. Just use the REGISTER Button. 

Adult Cost: $20/class, 4 for $70, or 8 for $140. Elders 70 and older cost is $10/class or 4 for $35. Scholarships available.

Auana Modern Hula (Hula II)

Wednesdays  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST via ZOOM

Saturdays 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST via ZOOM

The modern hula called Hula Auana features 20th century and contemporary Hawaiian songs with singing accompanied by modern instruments such as ukulele or guitar. Kumu June teaches in the hula ku’i styling of the great hula master Maiki Aiu Lake.  Hula Ku’i is characterized as standing tall with a slight curve in the back and extension of arms. 

The class will learn advanced Auana hula.  Wonderful toning of the body and strengthening of core muscles can be expected. 

Open to women and men age 15 and older with at least 4 months of Beginner Adult Hula / Hula I, or dance experience and permission of Kumu June. 

For classes via Zoom video-conferencing, please register ahead of time and we’ll get back to you with a link. Just use the REGISTER Button.

Adult Cost: $20/class, 4 for $70, or 8 for $140. Elders 70 and older cost is $10/class or 4 for $35. Scholarships available.

Hula Kahiko (Kahiko II)

Wednesdays  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm CST via ZOOM

The ancient or classical dances of Hawaii that are accompanied by chanting is called Hula Kahiko. These classes are more vigorous and also emphasize the cultural aspect of Hawaii. It's a deeper dive into the stories of the dance, the translations and application to life. 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.

Open to women and men age 16 and older with at least 6 months of Beginner Adult Hula / Hula I and Auana Modern Hula / Hula II, or dance experience and permission of Kumu June. 

For classes via Zoom video-conferencing, please register ahead of time and we’ll get back to you with a link. Just use the REGISTER Button.

Adult Cost: $20/class, 4 for $70, or 8 for $140. Elders 70 and older cost is $10/class, or 4 for $35. Scholarships available.

Beginner Children's Hula I

Tuesdays - 4-5 pm CST

Begins April 6, 2021. First class FREE. Register for zoom link.

Ages 5 - 8 years.

Hula is the cultural dance of the Hawaiian people.  The movements in this traditional dance reflect our natural environment: the play of the wind through the trees, sound of the ocean as it breaks through shore, the gentle nourishing rain, and the great land that connects us to a sense of place.  Hand and feet movements tells the story of the elements and the plants that grow as a result.

Students will learn basic feet and hand movements along with two hulas.  They’ll also learn the concepts of aloha (love) and Ohana (family). Boys and Girls are welcome! No experience necessary.

Classes will be taught by Lorel Madden, a member of Halau i Ka Pono since 2016.  She is a licensed elementary school teacher and certified International Baccalaureate Instructor for 28 years.  Her family roots are from Maui where her grandmother was one of the original Kodak Hula dancers.

Call 708-297-6321 or contact Kumu June if you have any questions.  For classes via Zoom video-conferencing, please register ahead of time and we’ll get back to you with a link. Just use the REGISTER Button.

Cost: $15/class or $100 for the series. For Zoom video-conferencing classes, use the Buy Now Button or bring payment of cash or checks payable to “Zen Life & Meditation Center” once we re-open.

Children's Hula II

Thursdays 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST via ZOOM

Ages 7 - 11 years.  

Pre-requisite - at least 6 months of Childrenʻs Hula I. Children will learn hulas and the stories behind them. Call 708-297-6321 or contact Kumu June if interested. 

For classes via Zoom video-conferencing, please register ahead of time and we’ll get back to you with a link. Just use the REGISTER Button.

Cost: $15/class, 4 for $50, or 8 for $100.

Children's Hula III

Wednesdays 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST via ZOOM

Ages 9 - 13 years.  

Pre-requisite - at least 6 months of Childrenʻs Hula I and 3 months of Children’s Hula II. Children will learn hulas and the stories behind them with more focus on hula kahiko (ancient hula).

Call 708-297-6321 or contact Kumu June if interested. 

For classes via Zoom video-conferencing, please register ahead of time and we’ll get back to you with a link. Just use the REGISTER Button.

Cost: $15/class, 4 for $50, or 8 for $100.

Private Hula Lessons

Individualized attention to work on hulas - focusing on technique or learning a new dance.  Open to beginners or seasoned practitioners.   Call 708-297-6321 or email to make an appointment.  Skype lessons also available.

Performances, Group Events and Classes

June Tanoue and students from Halau i Ka Pono are available for performances at  group parties like  birthday celebrations and corporate gatherings.  Kumu June is also available to give lecture/demonstrations or talks on Hula and Hawaiian culture.  Inquire for rates.