ALL OUR WORKSHOPS CELEBRATE THE HEART AND THE LEGACY OF KING DAVID KALAKAUA

This year our workshops commemorate the passing of the First Hawaiian Renaissance Man and the last reigning King of Hawai'i, King David Kalākaua (November 16, 1836 - January 20, 1891) .  It is a call to boldy do what is right on behalf of the Hawaiian people, their hula and their culture...to be HE PUA LAHA 'OLE as he was in the mainland USA.  He pua laha 'ole is an 'olelo no'eau Hawai'i (Hawaiian proverb) which translates as a flower not common. It is an expression of one who is as choice and highly prized as a very rare blossom http://morningmanao.blogspot.com/2010/01/he-pua-laha-ole.html.  King David Kalākaua commanded the return of hula for the Hawaiian people and started a Hawaiian Cultural Renaissance in his days, let us all follow his example and continue to burn the torch to do the same for the Mainland USA.  

HAWAIIAN HULA INTERNATIONAL EMBRACES THE HEART AND LEGACY OF KING DAVID KALAKAUA

***San Marcos Community Center - Main Hall, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, 92069

We are honored and privileged to announce all hula workshops at this event will be taught by the esteemed Kumu Hula Leihi‘ilani Kirkpatrick (Kumu Lei) with a wealth of experience and knowledge:

• Kumu Hula (hula teacher) through traditional 'uniki rites
• Recognized Hawaiiana Educator
• Recognized Lei Judge
• Kumu Huaka‘i (excursion teacher) for Kaua'i Maoli
• Ordained Kahu (minister) licensed by the State of Hawai‘i.
• Former Kahua (mentor) for the Department of Education and Kamehameha Schools

Students from Singapore, Japan, Europe and the mainland USA travel regularly to Kaua‘i to study with Kumu Lei, and we are very blessed to have her journey to the mainland to share her knowledge.  She draws a wide range of workshop attendees including other Kumu Hula, Hawaiian Cultural Practitioners, dancers, educators and ministers from the islands, mainland USA and abroad, in addition to returning attendees. 

For those without hula experience or for those who want to master Kumu Lei's hula style, we encourage you to purchase Kumu Lei's HAWAIIAN HULA TUTORIAL DVD Part 1 from Online Dance Center: http://www.hawaiianhulatutorial.com

With your continued participation and support, we can keep the traditions and ALOHA of the Hawaiian people alive for our future generations by caring for the people committed to learning, preserving and perpetuating the Hawaiian culture.  We appreciate your steadfast commitment to CARING FOR THE HULA | MIND, BODY, SOUL +SPIRIT.

MAHALO PIHA TO OUR VOLUNTEERS, SUPPORTERS, SPONSORS & DONORS.  

HAWAIIAN HULA INTERNATIONAL Volunteers

HALAU KA LEI KUKUI HI'ILANI - Mainland USA Extension Volunteers

POTLUCK MEALS provided by Workshop Participants and Hālau Ka Lei Kukui Hi'ilani Mainland USA Extension

KUMU LEI'S AIRFARE

Sponsored by Anonymous Donor

KUMU LEI'S LODGING AT VISTA CASITA

Kama'āina rates courtesy of Owner Nancy "Kealoha" Chapman

SOUND SYSTEM EXPENSES Uncle Don "Kupono" Floresca

VENUE EXPENSES Auntie Frana "Kahanoa" Floresca

WE ARE IN NEED OF KOKUA WITH OUR BASIC EVENT EXPENSES 

If you would like to make a general donation to help us offset basic event costs, please see our ticketing page under DONATIONS.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

• HAWIIAN HULA INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIPS:  We regret that scholarships for workshop attendance are currently not available.  If you would like to sponsor a child 4 - 12 years old  who demonstrate financial need of non-Hawaiian or Hawaiian descent, please make a donation 
  

• WORKSHOP SESSIONS ARE OPEN TO KANE AND WAHINE (men and women) of all ages and boys and girls ages 4 and up with skill levels as noted in class descriptions.  By request and based on appropriate skill level, children may attend adult classes with approval from Hawaiian Hula International Program Director.  Contact Auntie Kahanoa Floresca at kahanoa@hawaiianhulainternational.com

• REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE, UPDATES AND QUESTIONS: Contact Kalani Alegre at registration@hawaiianhulainternational.com

• REFUND POLICY:  Workshop session fees and purchases are non-refundable 

• CHECK-IN WITH IDENTIFICATION AND TICKET / REGISTRATION:  Bring printed ticket and identification to check-in at registration table.  Identification will be held for those who are borrowing pa'u skirts (for women) or lawa lawa (for men).  Workshops tickets / registration are transferrable with prior notification and name of transfer recipient submitted to Kalani Alegre via registration@hawaiianhulainternational.com
  

• HULA WORKSHOP ATTIRE:  Attendees are required to wear pa'u skirts for women and girls and lawa lawa for men and boys.  Women and girls shall have long hair tied back, wear a modest top and leggings approximately knee length under pa'u skirts. Men and boys shall wear modest top and shorts under lawa lawa. For first time hula dancers, pa'u skirts and lawa lawa will be on loan by request from Public Relations Director, Hi'ilei Rittberg at relations@hawaiianhulainternational.com

• HHI POLICIES, WAIVER AND LIABILITY RELEASE AGREEMENT:  By RSVP, attendance and/or purchases of any kind and in consideration of being admitted, event attendees whether officially registered or not are held to the agreement.  Event attendees will also be required to sign the agreement at check-in.

• NO AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDING IS ALLOWED IN WORKSHOP SESSIONS:  Unless otherwise noted by the event instructor(s) during activities, audio or video recording of workshop sessions is strictly prohibited.  Please be prepared with a personal audio or video recording device if the opportunity is granted.

• FOOD & BEVERAGES:  Attendees are responsible for their own food, water and other beverages.  Eating in the classroom is prohibited.

• RESTROOMS AT COMMUNITY CENTER: There are restrooms located immediately adjacent the dance room and near the building's main entrance.

• IN CASE OF RAIN OR INCLEMENT WEATHER:  All events will be held regardless of inclement weather.

• CHILDCARE:  Childcare is not available at this time.

• FREE PARKING is available on a first come, first serve basis in the adjacent 3-story parking structure at the community center.  The first level has a 2 hour limit.

Hawaiian Hula International Policies, Waiver and Liability Release Agreement (by RSVP, attendance and/or purchases)

Event:  Hawaiian Hula Workshops by Kumu Hula Leihi'ilani Kirkpatrick and Hawaiian Arts Village by Kumu Hula Leihi'ilani Kirkpatrick

Dates:  Friday, January 18 through Sunday, January 20, 2019

 

By RSVP, attendance and/or purchases of any kind and in consideration of being admitted to all events, the named participant and their parent/guardian understand and agree to the following concerning this event hosted by Hawaiian Hula International (HHI) and Halau Ka Lei Kukui Hi'ilani (HKLKH):

        ·       I understand the cancellation policy that all workshop sales are final and non-refundable.

·       I give permission for me and my child/children to be photographed and/or recorded by audio, visual and/or other means videoed during classes and events.

·       I give permission for these photographs and videos to be used for marketing purposes, including in the media and on the internet, for exhibition and event documentation by any means in all media known or unknown or hereafter devised world wide in perpetuity. I understand that I or anyone may be denied entry or be removed from the event venue at the sole and absolute discretion of the event instructor(s), HHI and HKLKH for any behavior, threatening to behave in any manner which is deemed disruptive to the event and other participants.

·       I give permission for me and my child to receive basic first aid, if necessary.

·       I give permission for the event instructor(s), HHI and HKLKH Members, to authorize emergency medical treatment for me and above named child/children on our behalf.

·       I agree that the event instructor(s), HHI and HKLKH Members,  will not be liable for any losses, damages or injuries to me, my child/children or our property.

·       I understand the nature of physical activity involved in HHI activities and certify that I and my child/children are medically fit to participate in these classes.

·       I certify that I and my child/children, listed above or accompanying me, is able to participate in all activities

·       I agree that the event instructor(s), HHI and HKLKH Members,  organization, business, owners, employers, contractors, assistants, teachers or affiliates are not responsible or liable to me and my child/children for any personal injury, accident, and/or loss or damage to personal property. 

·       I hereby release the event instructor(s), HHI and HKLKH Members,  organization, business and its owners, employers, contractors, assistants, teachers or affiliates from any claim or cause of action which may have occurred as a result of my child’s participation in classes or as a result of any medical problems known or unknown which may occur.   

        ·       I agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child may have against the event instructor(s), Hawaiian Hula International (HHI) and Halau Ka Lei Kukui Hi'ilani (HKLKH).

        ·       I have read and agree to the policies, waivers and liabilities listed above and authorize Spingo Solutions, Inc to charge the amount specified above, including processing fees to the designated credit or debit card.