Class Information
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Aloha! E Komo Mai!
Announcements:
*Update 9/7/24
The annual new student enrollment period is the beginning of April through the end of August. Enrollment is now closed, as we prepare for the Arizona Aloha Festival in March 2025. If you are interested in being added to our waitlist, please send us an email with your information. To help with registration, please fill out the new student information packet (found above) and email it to us ahead of time. Mahalo nui loa for your interest joining our hula ‘ohana.
It is a requirement that you fill out the New Student Information packet (found at the top of this page under “Class Information”) and give it to the instructor on or before the day that you arrive. Whether you are just an observer or a participant, you must hand in the completed forms. Please email us through the Contact tab to schedule a time to come in.
Learning hula is more than just knowing the motions and words that go with a particular song or story. In addition, there is a set of cultural habits and manners which students are expected to observe. Many people might be surprised to learn pule (prayer) is important to studying hula. It’s grounded in ancient tradition. To not pray was the height of ingratitude. Prayer is regularly used to start or end a class or performance, most often with dancers standing in a circle and holding hands. Then students stand in line according to seniority to recite an oli kāhea. In Hula, one must always remember that the individual is less important than the group and learning in a hālau is a privilege, not a right.
Recording video/audio and taking photos during classes is not allowed.
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.
Tuesday
7pm Ho’opa’a
8pm Māori Poi
Wednesday
6pm Papa Hula Mawaena - Intermediate level hula 13+ - by invite only
7pm Private Practice
Thursday
6pm ‘Ukulele
7pm Private Practice
Saturday
9am Youth 5-17 ‘Ori Tahiti
10am Youth 5-17 Hula
11am Adult 18+ Hula
12pm Adult 18+ ‘Ori Tahiti
**FACEBOOK PAGES**
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. Once you are accepted in to the main group page, click on the “Featured” button toward the top. From there, you’ll see a pinned post with several links. The first link is for Zoom, in case you’d like to attend any class online. The next links below it (on the same post) are links to each individual class type we offer. Each class type has different posts with class-specific videos and more. Start here with the main group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/150913485066192/?ref=share_group_link
TUITION - CLASS PAYMENTS
CASHLESS PAYMENT OPTIONS
Venmo (@Nalani-Francisco)
Zelle ([email protected])
Apple Pay (808-222-8281)
Checks and regular Credit Card payments are not accepted.
PRIVATE LESSONS - ‘Ukulele & Dance
$75/hour for students currently in the group. $100/hr for new students. Extra flat fee if a specific song needs to be choreographed for your event.
ADDRESS - LOCATION
1929 E Ray Rd. Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85225
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.
CLASS INFORMATION
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.
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.
Please go to www.azluau.com if you would like more information on booking a live hula show in Arizona.
Announcements:
*Update 9/7/24
The annual new student enrollment period is the beginning of April through the end of August. Enrollment is now closed, as we prepare for the Arizona Aloha Festival in March 2025. If you are interested in being added to our waitlist, please send us an email with your information. To help with registration, please fill out the new student information packet (found above) and email it to us ahead of time. Mahalo nui loa for your interest joining our hula ‘ohana.
It is a requirement that you fill out the New Student Information packet (found at the top of this page under “Class Information”) and give it to the instructor on or before the day that you arrive. Whether you are just an observer or a participant, you must hand in the completed forms. Please email us through the Contact tab to schedule a time to come in.
Learning hula is more than just knowing the motions and words that go with a particular song or story. In addition, there is a set of cultural habits and manners which students are expected to observe. Many people might be surprised to learn pule (prayer) is important to studying hula. It’s grounded in ancient tradition. To not pray was the height of ingratitude. Prayer is regularly used to start or end a class or performance, most often with dancers standing in a circle and holding hands. Then students stand in line according to seniority to recite an oli kāhea. In Hula, one must always remember that the individual is less important than the group and learning in a hālau is a privilege, not a right.
Recording video/audio and taking photos during classes is not allowed.
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.
Tuesday
7pm Ho’opa’a
8pm Māori Poi
Wednesday
6pm Papa Hula Mawaena - Intermediate level hula 13+ - by invite only
7pm Private Practice
Thursday
6pm ‘Ukulele
7pm Private Practice
Saturday
9am Youth 5-17 ‘Ori Tahiti
10am Youth 5-17 Hula
11am Adult 18+ Hula
12pm Adult 18+ ‘Ori Tahiti
**FACEBOOK PAGES**
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. Once you are accepted in to the main group page, click on the “Featured” button toward the top. From there, you’ll see a pinned post with several links. The first link is for Zoom, in case you’d like to attend any class online. The next links below it (on the same post) are links to each individual class type we offer. Each class type has different posts with class-specific videos and more. Start here with the main group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/150913485066192/?ref=share_group_link
TUITION - CLASS PAYMENTS
- Weekly in-person classes are $60/month per student, per type of class. $10 total discount for each additional class if a single person enrolls in an additional class in the same month. $110/mo for two classes, $160/mo for three classes. Unlimited Plan of $200/mo for four or more different classes (all classes past four are free!). These discounts are only offered per person, not to be combined with another person.
- Please note: ‘Ukulele class is not a part of the Multiple Class Discount program. It will remain at $60/mo.
- A $5 total discount is given each month for each family member add-on. (ie: $60 first student + $55 second student)
- 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.
- 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.
CASHLESS PAYMENT OPTIONS
Venmo (@Nalani-Francisco)
Zelle ([email protected])
Apple Pay (808-222-8281)
Checks and regular Credit Card payments are not accepted.
PRIVATE LESSONS - ‘Ukulele & Dance
$75/hour for students currently in the group. $100/hr for new students. Extra flat fee if a specific song needs to be choreographed for your event.
ADDRESS - LOCATION
1929 E Ray Rd. Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85225
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.
CLASS INFORMATION
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) and ‘ŌPIO (youth) - ages 5-17 (we may accept as young as 4 years old, but it depends on the individual child’s attention span)
- MAKUA - age 18+ - both men (kāne) and women (wāhine)
- 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. A 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. Plain black shirt or tank top or Hālau shirt.
- ‘ORI TAHITI - Learn the basics of Tahitian dance. This class is very strenuous and is an excellent workout. Black pāreo required.
- ‘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. Will need the book, ‘Ōlelo Hou by John Maka’āinana Lake. https://a.co/d/fYBeFph
- SIVA AFI - Learn the basics of the Sāmoan fireknife dance.
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.
Please go to www.azluau.com if you would like more information on booking a live hula show in Arizona.
