NORTHWEST HAWAI I OHANA presents HULA CLASSES SIX-WEEK SESSION FALL 2012 October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18 Bellingham American Legion Post #7 1688 W. Bakerview Road, Bellingham HULA CLASSES Beginning Keiki 6-13 years old 10 am - 12 pm $135 Beginning Women 14 years & older 11 am - 1:30 pm $165 Returning Student (attended previous adult hula workshop) $140 Instruction in basic olelo Hawai i (Hawaiian language) Basic hula steps with hand gestures Understand the history of the mele (mo olelo) Instruction on proper hula attire Voice instruction for oli and chanting Keiki class will learn traditional Hula Kahiko and modern Hula Auana. Adult women will learn two hula mele. A hula folder will be provided at first class. All students should dress appropriately for instruction. Purple Hula Pa u or skirt will be discussed at first class. Please wear black t- shirt. All hair pulled back into a neat bun with flowers. No jewelry allowed to be worn in class, with the exception of wedding rings/bands. Instructor: Kumu Hula Manuiki Lono, Halau Hula O Lono The halau is under the direction of Aunty Manu, who was born in Koloa, Kaua i of pure Hawaiian ancestry, and raised on Hawaiian traditions and customs. At the age of 9 years old, she received a certificate of hula from Aunty Ruby Ahakuelo. During her intermediate and high school years, she danced with Uncle Joseph Kahaulelio. Aunty was a Kodak Hula Dancer for 5 years and has recorded an album titled Halona. She later became a Hau oli Dancer with Aunty Vicki II Rodrigues and Aunty Pauline Kekahuna and was part of that halau when they went on to be the first ever winners of the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival! Aunty Manu has taught hula all of her adult life as well as organize festivals in Hawai i and in the Pacific Northwest, particularly the annual Aloha O Na Kupuna Hawaiian Music & Dance Festival and Live Aloha Festival in Seattle. As Kumu Hula of Halau O Lono she conducts keiki and women s classes, teaching chanting, oli, ukulele, singing and olelo. Registration forms and more information can be downloaded from www.nwhawaiiohana.webs.com NWHO Cultural Scholarships can be used for these classes, applications can also be downloaded. Contact Brenda Ancheta 360.319.3601 or email nwhawaiiohana@gmail.com
Northwest Hawai i Ohana Registration form for Beginner Hula Class Six-week Fall Session Application deadline: September 30, 2012 Name Hawaiian Name Last First M/I Address Birthdate Home Ph. Cell Contact Person in case of Emergency Ph ( ) Dance Experience Are you presently taking dance classes? If yes, with whom? Interests What is your expectation in attending this class? Class Schedule: October 7, 14, 21, 27 & November 4 & 18, 2012 Fees: Hula Classes Check which class you are registering for: [ ] Beginner Keiki: 6-12 years old cost: $135.00 class time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm [ ] Beginner Women: 14 years and older cost: $165.00 class time: 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm [ ] Returning Student: cost $140.00 students who attended previous hula workshop, for adult class. Class Description: Instruction in Basic Olelo Hawai I (hula language) Basic hula steps with hand gestures Understand the history of the mele (mo olelo) Instruction on proper hula attire Voice Instruction for oli and chanting Keiki Class will learn Hula Kahiko and modern hula. Adult women will learn two-hula mele. A hula folder will be given upon the first day of hula. All students dressed appropriately for instruction. Purple Hula Pa u or skirt, will be discussed at the first class. Please wear black tee shirt. All hair pulled back into a neat bun with flowers. No Jewelry allowed to be worn in class. Exception: wedding rings/bands. Please make checks payable to Northwest Hawaii Ohana. Mail registration along with your check to: Northwest Hawaii Ohana, C/O Dela Mowbray, 3222 30 th Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 NWHO will send you a confirmation letter of your registration: Email: Or Mailing Address: CONTACT INFORMATION: BRENDA ANCHETA 360.319.3601 OR EMAIL NWHAWAIIOHANA@GMAIL.COM. Mahalo nui loa.
NORTHWEST HAWAI I OHANA (NWHO) SCHOLARSHIP Purpose: Event: To award a cultural scholarship to NWHO members to support events and programs representing the cultural diversity of the people of Hawaii. Northwest Hawai i Ohana Beginner Hula and Ukulele Sixweek classes from October 7, 2012 through November 18, 2012. Award: To sponsor two applicants one Adult and one Keiki (child) to attend Northwest Hawai i Ohana Beginner Hula and Ukulele Classes from October 7 to November 18, 2012. Eligibility: Top priority will be given to a NWHO member or the dependent of a NWHO member. Application Process: A completed application form must be accompanied by: Applicant s personal statement telling about his/her reason for applying for the scholarship and why he/she should receive the financial assistance; Applicant s explanation of how the event/activity will benefit him/her, the club, and the community; Applicant s explanation of how the event/activity represents the cultural diversity of the people of Hawaii; Copy of the registration form for the event/activity and any supporting documentation; The deadline for the applications is September 30, 2012 or a postmarked date of September 30, 2012. Mail to: Submit application along with all supporting documents to: Scholarship Committee Northwest Hawaii Ohana 3222 30 th Street Bellingham, WA 98225
NORTHWEST HAWAI I OHANA (NWHO) SCHOLARSHIP Application Form This form must be accompanied by a personal statement and a copy of the registration form and any supporting documentation for event/activity. APPLICANT Last Name First Name Middle Initial Mailing Address City State Zip Home Phone Email Address Name of parent(s) or legal guardian QUALIFICATIONS Check all that apply to you (at least ONE category must apply to you to be considered for this scholarship.) Member of Northwest Hawai i Ohana (NWHO) or Dependent of member Name of NWHO member PERSONAL STATEMENT On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the following questions: Explain your reason for applying for the scholarship and why you should receive the financial assistance; Explain how the event/activity will benefit you, the club, and the community; Explain how the event/activity represents the cultural diversity of the people of Hawaii; Provide a copy of the registration form for the event/activity and any supporting documentation; The deadline for the applications is a postmarked date of September 30, 2012. You may add any other comments or information that you feel may be pertinent in the consideration of your application.
DECLARATION I certify that the information on this application is true and factual to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any and all information derived from my application for the NWHO scholarship will be used solely for the purpose of determining my qualifications for said scholarship and will be held in the strictest confidence. I further understand that any misleading or misrepresented information on this application may be sufficient grounds to disqualify me from any further consideration for the NWHO scholarship. I further understand that the Scholarship Committee, as appointed by the Executive Board of the NWHO, will select the recipient of the scholarship, and their decision will be final. Signature Date MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Scholarship Committee Northwest Hawaii Ohana 3222 30 th Street Bellingham, WA 98225 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY NWHO member or Dependent of a NWHO member Application form Personal statement Copy of the registration form for the event/activity and any supporting documentation Form completed and signed Approved Not Approved COMMENTS: