Tuesday, Apr 29 class

Aloha kakou,

Maika'i kelā me ku'u haumana! Mahalo ā nui 'oukou - fantastic show at White Beach Festival! So proud of you girls :D. Smiles all around. 

This week we were supposed to meet at Kadena Marina; however, I found out that it is closed on Tuesdays so the location has changed to the park across my house, 4-5pm. There's a small playground, a small pavilion, girls can have a short practice, I can show how to pick ti leaf, and how to make the lei po'o. If you already know how to pick ti leaf, we will only need a few leaves each (3-4), and the Okinawan ti leaf is fine for fillers. Again, not making the whole thing. It won't last to ho'ike.

I will be working that day, so I will need help gaji-ing the spot. (It's a first come, first serve so if Dez or Heidi or someone can show up a little early and sit in the pavilion, I'll leave some chairs and tables outside on my doorstep. :D)

Don't forget after school snacks and drinks for your little ones. See you all then.

Last post for April...or is it? ;)

Mahalo for everyone's kokua in making ti leaf lei for the performances...and to Dez and Heidi for grabbing the la'i. Looking forward to another awesome White Beach show this weekend. Please remember that there is a LOT of traffic, so plan ahead (as I repeat that to myself).

Next week, we will be meeting at Kadena Marina at 4pm. Just look for something aqua.  Please bring a chair and/or beach blanket and snacks for your kiddies. We will have a short practice followed by the lesson for lei po'o. It won't stay good till Ho'ike so it'll just be an intro.

Lastly, a friendly reminder about re-registration fees. The initial registration is Y4000 and Y1500 each year thereafter. If you are paying partial year, simply multiply each month by Y125. My apologies for not bringing it up earlier. It is not at the top of my list, but with a change in instructors soon, it'll help her with the small things like cleaning supplies, ink, paper, craft supplies, rentals, etc. Most, if not all, of tuition usually goes toward the studio fees. Registration helps make up for all other costs.  I will try to calculate for everyone over the weekend.

Please, please, please if you are planning to leave the halau, let Nohea or I know when so she can plan accordingly. If/when there are not enough students signed up (minimum 8) at least one week prior, she will need to cancel class the following month to avoid paying studio fees out of pocket.  Monies are not something I like to talk about. Mahalo for your understanding.

April update

Aloha kakou,

Hula will be at the studio tomorrow night (Apr 22). I will need to leave immediately after practice so whoever signed up for next week's cleaning, I will leave the key with you. Note: I have added a cleaning sign up page to the blog. :) 

Hula next week will be at Kadena Marina 4-530pm, given the weather is nice. I promise to teach lei making then :). However, we will not complete them since they won't stay good for ho'ike. We will work on the real one the following week, either during practice or at my house another day, likely Wednesday.

For White Beach performance:

Also, Aunty Josa will be holding rehearsal on Wednesday 7:30-9:00 or Thursday from 8:00-9:00. Let me know if/when you can make it. I will be at Wednesday's practice only. Please review costumes on the blog (and attached). I will be handing out accessories (and costumes) tomorrow and am available during the week for help. Lynn, it will be cutting it close, but I will pick up Mahe'Alani's skirts and top Friday from the seamstress. I will bring to White Beach or meet you before then.

Theresa (Moani's mom) has kindly donated yellow tape for 'i'i's (tahitian hand pieces). It will be in the studio along with scissors and string. 

If you still need help with the Tahitian headpiece, please let me know.

See you all tomorrow!

Kanani,

Nā Pua o Kekoʻolani hālau, Okinawa Branch

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