Pasifika Series | Hula ʻAuana, with Kumu Kaimana Chee
6:30 – 8:30PM
Pasifika series: embodied Pasifika artistry in nyc
MAY – Hula Kahiko + Hula ʻAuana, with Kumu Kaimana Chee
Hula Kahiko – Fri 5/17 @ 6:30-8:30PM
Hula ʻAuana – Sun 5/19 @ 6:30-8:30PM
Gibney 280
Open-Level, Ages 16+
Limited capacity, pre-registration recommended:
https://incorpus.betterworld.org/events/hulakahikoauana
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Welcoming Kumu Kaimana Chee back to the Pasifika Series! In May, there are two offerings: workshops in Hula Kahiko and Hula ʻAuana, ancient and contemporary-style hula.
These 2-hour, open-level workshops will impart history, terminology, and the cultural resonance of hula through embodied practice in the style of Hālau Nohona Hawaiʻi.
Kahiko workshop participants will learn Kō Maʻi Ulu Hua, composed by Patrick Makuakane, who first taught this hula in NYC. The ʻAuana workshop will learn Lei Ana Kauaʻi.
Please expect to dance barefoot. Pāʻū and pareu welcome.
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Kumu Hula Kaimana Chee
KAIMANA CHEE is the Kumu Hula of Hālau Nohona Hawai'i, located in the DMV region. A registered non-profit, Hālau Nohona Hawai'i has served the community as a Hawaiian Cultural Organization through hula, language, music, and cultural arts education since 2014.
Kumu Kaimana was born and raised on the northeast shore of Oʻahu (Laʻie, Hauʻula). His hula journey started at a young age under the direction of Kumu Richard Peters, and was influenced by instruction from Nā Kumu Sunday Mariterangi, Keith Awai, Kaulana Kasparovich, Victoria Holt Takamine, and Ellen Castillio.
In 2000, Kaimana began an apprenticeship with Hālau O Kekela, under the direction of Kumu Kela Miller of Lāʻie. In 2009, she accompanied Kaimana to Tokyo, Japan where she performed ʻuniki rites and endowed him with the gift and responsibility of Kumu. Performances and teaching have taken Kaimana across the globe to Japan, Singapore, Europe, and more.
Kaimana is a world-renowned professional Chef representing various food brands and products as a Chef/Brand Ambassador.
IG @kaimana77 • FB Hālau Nohona Hawaiʻi • kaimanachee.com • halaunohonahawaii.org