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Aloha! E Komo Mai!

Announcements:
*Update 3/19/23
We will be accepting new students for enrollment on April 1st. Hula 2pm and ‘Ori Tahiti 3pm. Each orientation class is $15. Send us a message if you would like to be added to the email list. Mahalo nui loa!

*We are currently not requiring masks to be worn during classes, but still require the covid waiver to be filled out. Mahalo! 

When you become a new haumāna (student) with Hālau Ho'okahi I Ka Hula, handouts are given to study with. It is a requirement that you fill out the New Student Information sheet and policy agreement and give it to the instructor on the day that you arrive. Whether you are just an observer or a participant, you must hand in the completed forms. Above are the sheets in PDF format. Lyric sheets will be given, as well as 'Ōlelo (language) sheets. Please email the instructor through the Contact tab above to give adequate notice before your arrival.

GROUP TUITION
  1. In-person classes are $60/month per student, while Online classes are $50/month per student. $10 total discount for each additional class if a single person enrolls in an additional class in the same month. Each additional class enrolled in, will discount $10. (ie: $60 first class + $50 second class + $50 third class). This discount applies only to an individual student signed up for multiple classes.
  2. Please note: ‘Ukulele class is not a part of the Multiple Class Discount program. It will remain at $60/mo.
  3. A $5 total discount is given each month for each family member add-on. (ie: $60 first student + $55 second student + $50 third student + $45 fourth student).
  4. A $15 late fee will be assessed if tuition isn’t paid on or before the first of the new month. (ie: $60 tuition + $15 late fee = $75 will be owed if paid on the 2nd of the month or later). An additional $15 fee will be charged for each new month until your account is paid in full.
  5. If you are interested in participating and/or observing a single trial class before deciding to join, there is a one-time fee of $20. The policy agreement must be signed and you must hear back from the instructor via email prior to the class.
  6. We are also working on an Unlimited Plan. Stay tuned!

CASHLESS PAYMENT OPTIONS
Venmo (@Nalani-Francisco)
Zelle (aaron47@gmail.com)
Apple Pay (808-222-8281)
​Checks and regular Credit Card payments are not accepted.

PRIVATE LESSONS - ‘Ukulele & Dance
$60/hour for students currently in the group. $80/hour for new students. Extra flat fee if a specific song needs to be choreographed for your event.
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Recording video/audio and taking photos during classes is not allowed.


ADDRESS

1929 E Ray Rd. Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85225
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Crossroads are Ray x Cooper. We are on the southwest corner, in between the storage company and the dental office. We have the beautiful, tropical blue walls and wood floors with the Polynesian print curtains from Aloha Fabrics.

Be sure to have your completed forms in hand, whether you decide to participate or not!

CLASS INFORMATION
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All classes will require a minimum of 10 students to begin and continue. Classes are around 50 minutes long, to allow 10 minutes for cleanup and wala’au.
  • KEIKI - child age 5-12 (some 4 yr olds *may* be accepted) - Keiki kāne (boys) and kaikamāhine (girls) combined
  • MAKUA (adult) and 'ŌPIO (youth) age 13+ - both men (kāne) and women (wāhine) combined
  • HO’OPA’A - Learn to chant and pa’i ipu heke with our instructor. You will be required to bring your own ‘ipu heke. You may temporarily use an ipu heke ‘ole until you can get an ‘ipu heke.
  • ‘UKULELE - Taught by professional Hawaiian musician, Rudy Dolfo. You will be required to bring your own ‘ukulele (not a toy version, please). You will also need to bring a notebook and pen/pencil.
  • HULA - Learn traditional basics and customs of Hula. Hula kahiko, hula ‘auana, chanting, costuming, little bits of language and more. Royal purple pā’ū skirt required for kaikamāhine (girls) and wāhine (women). Kāne (men) and keiki kāne (boys) are not required to have a pā’ū but may choose to wear one.
  • ‘ORI TAHITI - Learn the basics of Tahitian dance. This class is very strenuous and is an excellent workout. Royal blue pareo required for girls and women.
  • ‘ŌLELO HAWAI’I - Learn the basics of the Hawaiian language. “Ma ka hana ka ‘ike”, In working, one learns. This class will require shame to be left at home, as you will be required to say Hawaiian words out loud. The goal is to understand and have simple conversations with each other in Hawaiian. Required items to bring: binder, lined paper, notecards (200, to start), pen, pencil & markers.
  • MĀORI POI - Learn both basic and complex movements with Māori poi balls from Aotearoa. Class size will be limited due to swinging long poi. Inquire to see if there is availability. You will need to bring your own sets of long and short poi prior to arrival.



CLASS SCHEDULE
By popular vote, our virtual classes are now at the same time as our in-person classes! If you are registered for online classes, please ensure you have the class link and password to join.

As more students return, we will be adding on more classes. Stay tuned!

CDC info on COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
AZDHS guidelines:
​https://www.azdhs.gov/documents/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-disease-epidemiology/novel-coronavirus/community/guidance-for-businesses.pdf
https://www.azdhs.gov/documents/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-disease-epidemiology/novel-coronavirus/community/indoor-gyms-fitness-centers.pdf

We may be adding on more classes during the week after the 2023 Aloha Festival.

SATURDAYS - all levels

10:00am HULA Keiki/‘ōpio (ages 5-17)
11:00am HULA mākua (ages 18+)
12:00pm ‘ORI TAHITI

WEDNESDAYS - intermediate, by invite only
5:30-6:30pm HULA 

**Our rule is that if you plan on performing at the Aloha Festival, you are only allowed to miss (be absent) up to one class per month. Consistent attendance is crucial to you being able to properly learn what is needed in order to perform. Roll-taking will begin in January and will be strictly enforced. You will need to know the songs well enough to be able to solo them in order to perform. No exceptions!**

Fridays are reserved for ‘Ohana and Sundays are reserved for Ke Akua. Mahalo!

Recording video/audio and taking photos during classes is not allowed. We say this twice because someone always misses it!

*Please bring a bottle of water, a pen/pencil and a binder/folder to store the handouts that will be given to you. If you have a pā’ū practice skirt for hula and a pareo for tahitian, please bring that as well. There will be no viewing of classes that are not your own.

We have a private Facebook page for current-students-only, called "Nā Haumāna of Hālau Ho'okahi I Ka Hula" where we connect and talk about all things Polynesian dance, music and language related. Please request to join so we can add you once you become a student with us! It is THE BEST form of communication between the instructor and the dancers, so please make sure you stay connected. We also have separate pages for each class where our Creative Director will post practice videos, discuss costuming and more.

Please go to www.azluau.com if you would like more information on booking a live hula show in Arizona.
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