Haumana Thoughts | Hālau Hula O Noelani

Posted on November 11, 2015 by skumu3

Hālau Hula O Noelani wants to say a huge MAHALO NUI PAU`OLE to all the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have served and who continue to serve this country and protect our freedoms. E ho`omaika`i … Read More »

E Hānai `Ai, A Hewa Ka Waha

Posted on May 18, 2015 by skumu3

To feed until full… There are many times as a hula practitioner where one can feel as though there is nothing new under Wākea, and that one has reached the end of a long journey. It is at times like … Read More »

2015, Here We Come!

Posted on January 6, 2015 by skumu3

Aloha Kākou! We here at Hālau Hula O Noelani want to wish everyone a Hau`oli Makahiki Hou (Happy New Year)! As we look forward to the road ahead, we take a brief moment to reflect on what 2014 brought for … Read More »

A final thought…

Posted on October 3, 2014 by skumu3

To complete the various feedback from our competitions this past August, we end with our makuahine soloist Suzanne. “Mahalo nui loa to my Kumu Sam, Sharna and hula ohana for an amazing and unforgettable experience at Kumukahi and E … Read More »

Excitement and Sharing

Posted on October 2, 2014 by skumu3

Here is a short thought from one of our makuahine, Mama Toni: “Although competition was a long hard road, it was the most exciting and rewarding experience ever. Watching everyone help each other, working together as one big family, getting my … Read More »

O Ka Leo

Posted on September 28, 2014 by skumu3

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 »