Choose the class that best fits your desire and abilities:
Each hula class moves at a different pace, depending on the students'
abilities. Not sure which class is best for you? Contact us! All classes are
under the auspices of the Parks and Recreation Departments.
abilities. Not sure which class is best for you? Contact us! All classes are
under the auspices of the Parks and Recreation Departments.
Halau members dance
"Poli'ahu", a mele
(song) about the snow
goddess of Mauna Kea,
and the sadness she felt
after losing her
precious lover
'Aiwohikupua. (2006
Arizona Aloha Festival
in Phoenix)
"Poli'ahu", a mele
(song) about the snow
goddess of Mauna Kea,
and the sadness she felt
after losing her
precious lover
'Aiwohikupua. (2006
Arizona Aloha Festival
in Phoenix)
Teens ('Opio) Hula Class
For ages 11 to 15: Cottonwood Civic Center,
805 N. Main Street (Old Town), every
Wednesday, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $7.00 per
class. 12 months hula experience required.
For ages 11 to 15: Cottonwood Civic Center,
805 N. Main Street (Old Town), every
Wednesday, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $7.00 per
class. 12 months hula experience required.
New Beginners Women's Class
For women ages 16 & older: Next Beginners Class is
scheduled for August 2009. Please email or call to
be put on the registration list for this next class.
Learn basic hands and feet movements to a
Descriptive Hula. Initial course runs 6 weeks, every
Monday, 7 to 8 p.m. No dance experience required.
For women ages 16 & older: Next Beginners Class is
scheduled for August 2009. Please email or call to
be put on the registration list for this next class.
Learn basic hands and feet movements to a
Descriptive Hula. Initial course runs 6 weeks, every
Monday, 7 to 8 p.m. No dance experience required.
Women's Intermediate Hula Class
For women ages 16 & older: Cottonwood
Civic Center, 805 N. Main Street,
Cottonwood, every Wednesday, 6:00 pm
to 7:30 pm, $10.00 per class. Prerequisite:
2 years previous hula experience and Kumu
Hula approval.
For women ages 16 & older: Cottonwood
Civic Center, 805 N. Main Street,
Cottonwood, every Wednesday, 6:00 pm
to 7:30 pm, $10.00 per class. Prerequisite:
2 years previous hula experience and Kumu
Hula approval.
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Keiki Hula 4-Week Summer Workshops
For ages 6 to 12: Cottonwood Civic Center,
805 N. Main Street (Old Town), once a year in
Summer, four Wednesdays, $24.00 per
workshop. Participants learn to dance simple
hula with basic hands and feet movements.
Music appreciation and rhythm coordination will
be emphasized. Next class June 3, 10, 17, and
24, 2009.
For ages 6 to 12: Cottonwood Civic Center,
805 N. Main Street (Old Town), once a year in
Summer, four Wednesdays, $24.00 per
workshop. Participants learn to dance simple
hula with basic hands and feet movements.
Music appreciation and rhythm coordination will
be emphasized. Next class June 3, 10, 17, and
24, 2009.
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Women's Advanced Hula Class
For women ages 16 & older:
Cottonwood Village, every Tuesday
night, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., $40 per
month. Prerequisite: minimum of 5
years previous hula experience.
Placement into this class requires
Kumu Hula approval.
For women ages 16 & older:
Cottonwood Village, every Tuesday
night, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., $40 per
month. Prerequisite: minimum of 5
years previous hula experience.
Placement into this class requires
Kumu Hula approval.
Women's Beginners Hula Class
For women ages 16 & older. Every
Monday night starting 2008, 6 to 7 p.m.,
Civic Center in Old Town Cottonwood,
$8.00 per class. Admission is closed for this
class at this time. Prerequisite: 6 months
previous hula experience and/or Kumu Hula
approval.
For women ages 16 & older. Every
Monday night starting 2008, 6 to 7 p.m.,
Civic Center in Old Town Cottonwood,
$8.00 per class. Admission is closed for this
class at this time. Prerequisite: 6 months
previous hula experience and/or Kumu Hula
approval.
Kupuna (Senior Citizen) Hula Class
For elders age 60 plus: Cottonwood
Civic Center, 805 N. Main Street (Old
Town), every Wednesday, 2:30 pm to
3:30 pm, $8.00 per class. Classes are
open entry. Please call to find out the
best date for your first class.
For elders age 60 plus: Cottonwood
Civic Center, 805 N. Main Street (Old
Town), every Wednesday, 2:30 pm to
3:30 pm, $8.00 per class. Classes are
open entry. Please call to find out the
best date for your first class.
The Kane (Men) of the
Halau present two mele
or songs (right and
bottom) at the 2006
Arizona Aloha Festival
in Phoenix.
Halau present two mele
or songs (right and
bottom) at the 2006
Arizona Aloha Festival
in Phoenix.
Kane (Men's) Hula Class
For men ages 16 and up: Cottonwood Civic
Center, 805 N. Main Street, Cottonwood, every
Wednesday, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. $8.00 per class.
Men's hula is slightly more rigorous than that for
women. Some say that hula steps have their
origins in Hawaiian martial arts.
For men ages 16 and up: Cottonwood Civic
Center, 805 N. Main Street, Cottonwood, every
Wednesday, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. $8.00 per class.
Men's hula is slightly more rigorous than that for
women. Some say that hula steps have their
origins in Hawaiian martial arts.
| Halau members (all classes) perform at their annual Winter Ho'ike 2005 (click on photo for larger image) |
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image.
image.
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Click on photo for larger image
FLAGSTAFF
For Men and Women ages 14 and up: Flagstaff Recreation Center, 2403 N. Izabel Street, next to Coconino
High School, July 26 and August 23, 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. These are monthly intensive hula training
classes of 4-1/2 hours. The cost is $45 for each class. Check the Calendar of Events page for upcoming
class dates. Class location changes to Cottonwood from September to December 2008.
For Men and Women ages 14 and up: Flagstaff Recreation Center, 2403 N. Izabel Street, next to Coconino
High School, July 26 and August 23, 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. These are monthly intensive hula training
classes of 4-1/2 hours. The cost is $45 for each class. Check the Calendar of Events page for upcoming
class dates. Class location changes to Cottonwood from September to December 2008.
PRESCOTT VALLEY
For Men and Women ages 14 and up: Prescott Valley Civic Center, Room 331, 7501 East Civic Circle,
select Saturday per month, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. These are monthly intensive hula training classes of 4
hours. The cost is $40 for each class. Classes are offered through, and payment is made to, Town of
Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation. Call 759-3090 to register, or visit the Parks and Recreation Office at
7501 E. Civic Circle, 4th floor, Prescott Valley. Check top of Calendar of Events page for upcoming dates
of classes.
For Men and Women ages 14 and up: Prescott Valley Civic Center, Room 331, 7501 East Civic Circle,
select Saturday per month, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. These are monthly intensive hula training classes of 4
hours. The cost is $40 for each class. Classes are offered through, and payment is made to, Town of
Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation. Call 759-3090 to register, or visit the Parks and Recreation Office at
7501 E. Civic Circle, 4th floor, Prescott Valley. Check top of Calendar of Events page for upcoming dates
of classes.
Hula Classes
Halau Hula Napuaokalei'ilima, Central Arizona
Halau Flagstaff members perform at Charly's
as part of International Fair program,
November 2005. [Click on photo for larger
image.]
as part of International Fair program,
November 2005. [Click on photo for larger
image.]
HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES
For anyone ages 16 and older: Participants learn correct pronunciation of Hawaiian words, vocabulary,
simple sentence structure, and conversational phrases. Beginners class starts once a year only, usually in
April. 5:05 p.m. to 5:50 p.m., every Wednesday, Cottonwood Civic Center. Cost is $8 per class.
For anyone ages 16 and older: Participants learn correct pronunciation of Hawaiian words, vocabulary,
simple sentence structure, and conversational phrases. Beginners class starts once a year only, usually in
April. 5:05 p.m. to 5:50 p.m., every Wednesday, Cottonwood Civic Center. Cost is $8 per class.
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The Halau performs at The Heard Museum's
Indian Fair & Market, Phoenix, March 2008.
Indian Fair & Market, Phoenix, March 2008.
Arizona Aloha Festival 2007, Phoenix.
Kane and Wahine (above) have
fun with "Holo Wa'apa" at AZ
Aloha Festival 2007!
fun with "Holo Wa'apa" at AZ
Aloha Festival 2007!
Arizona Aloha Festival 2008--The ladies
perform "Blue Hawai'i". Those are real
plumeria lei, strung by the students!
perform "Blue Hawai'i". Those are real
plumeria lei, strung by the students!
Teens perform with the adults at
performances (Az Aloha Festival 2008).
performances (Az Aloha Festival 2008).
Members of the Prescott class get
ready for a performance (2008).
ready for a performance (2008).