Ke Ola O Kaua'i - Hula Studio
The Life of Kaua'i
E Komo Mai
WELCOME
Nāpali Coast, Kaua’i November 2021
Ke Ola O Kaua'i
Ke Ola O Kaua’i, a hula studio in Redondo Beach, CA, offers classes for all ages from children and teens (girls and boys), young adults to seniors, and for men as well as women.
Students learn both hula kahiko (ancient) and hula ‘auana (modern). Besides dancing and chanting, students are taught Hawaiian history, myths and legends, as well as crafts.
The mission of the school is to provide a positive, nurturing environment where the student can grow in hula. We focus on the physical dance as well as the spirituality of hula. We hope every student leaves class with a smile on their face!
Nualolo Valley, Kaua’i May 2019
Kumu
J KAULANAIAIWI SALAS
Līhuʻe, Kaua’i 1984
Kaulana was born and raised in Waimea, Kaua’i. She began dancing hula at the age of three. She danced for a short period with Mrs. Ku’ulei Punua, and then with Aunty Lovey Apana, who traveled around the island teaching in different towns. She began dancing with Mrs. Roselle Bailey in 1979. Mrs. Bailey was very influential in Kaulana’s hula journey, and through her she gained a deep appreciation of hula. After graduating from the University of Hawai’i, Mānoa, she moved to California and began training with Kumu Hula Mohala Reese.
Kaulana began dancing with Kumu Mohala in 1989 and has over 30 years experience teaching under her. In 2022 Kaulana completed the ‘ūniki process under Kumu Mohala, whose teachers include Nā Kumu Hula Maiki Aiu Lake and Mae Kamāmalu Klein, both revered master kumu hula. Aunty Maiki’s hula lineage has deep roots in Kaua’i, tracing back to famed hula practitioner Keahi Luahine. The name of the dance studio, “Ke Ola O Kaua’i,” which means The Life of Kaua’i, pays homage both to Kaulana’s home and to this remarkable hula lineage.
Maika’i no Kaua’i!
Classes
KA PAPA - THE CLASS
Pōʻakahi (Monday)
5:00pm - 5:30pm Ka Papa ‘Ohā (5 & under)
5:30pm - 6:30pm Ka Papa Mokihana (Teen Class)
6:35pm - 7:35pm Ka Papa ‘Ukulele
Pōʻakolu (Wednesday)
6:00pm - 7:00pm Ka Papa Pīkake (Advanced Adult)
7:00pm - 7:30pm Ka Papa Oli
7:30pm - 8:30pm Ka Papa Koa (Intermediate Adult)
Pōʻahā (Thursday)
3:45pm - 4:30pm Ka Papa Kupukupu (5 - 7 y/o)
4:30pm - 5:30pm Ka Papa Liko (8 - 12 y/o)
5:30pm - 6:30pm Ka Papa Pakalana (Beginning Adult I)
6:30pm - 7:30pm Ka Papa Pakalana (Beginning Adult II)
If you are unable to make in-person classes, Zoom classes are offered for Intermediate Adult and Advanced Adult classes.
Studio
Classes are conducted in a spacious and bright studio featuring double-height ceilings. Come and enjoy the warm surroundings to remind you of the islands.
Welcoming Lounge Area
Clean and bright studio
Spacious dance floor
Contact Us
Interested in learning more about Ke Ola O Kaua’i Dance Studio, or ready to sign up for class? Get in touch today.
501 S Catalina Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-528-7572
