This next bit is from one of the singers (and my roomie) from both competitions. Though we were both singers, that did not mean we didn’t have to also be kokua (helpers) for the dancers. Here are her thoughts… … Read More
Here is the first feedback from one of our makuahine. Mahalo nui Auntie! “Competition…a personal challenge really. How much we worked on and presented is really the personal measure of one’s self. Kumukahi was wonderful. Kumu Sam provided an opportunity … Read More
A “small” blurb from one of our wahine: “This year’s competition calendar was quite the rollercoaster ride with having to prep for two competitions that took place within two weeks of each other: Kumukahi and E Hula Mau. Even though … Read More
Last night, one of our kaikamahine walked up to me with a piece of notebook paper and shocked me. She said she read our weekly announcements that our kumu sends to all the haumāna and saw that we were asking … Read More
Another one from one of our wāhine with a unique perspective… “16 years ago I got the opportunity to compete in my first hula competition, it was E Hula Mau in Irvine, Ca. I was only 16 years old, but … Read More
From our wahine soloist from Kumukahi… “Both Kumukahi and EHM were amazing experiences that resulted in so many memories and of course the many inside jokes. From the long practices, to the meals shared together, to helping the kaikamahine, or … Read More