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2021 HAWAIIAN HULA WORKSHOPS BY KUMU HULA LEIHI'ILANI KIRKPATRICK 

Na Makahiki O Aloha

(Years of Love)

 Thursday, November 11, 2021 - 

Sunday, November 14, 2021


11/11-11/14  WORKSHOP VENUE

Dance North County (DNC)

535 Encinitas Blvd, Suite 100/102

Encinitas, California 92024

(North County San Diego)

Hawaiian Hula Classes @ DNC


11/13 CELEBRATION VENUE

San Marcos Community Center (SMCC)

Main Hall & Outdoor Amphitheater

3 Civic Center Drive

San Marcos, California 92069

(North County San Diego)

Hawaiian Hula Classes @ SMCC

SPONSORED BY

A Non-Profit Organization

“ Caring for the Hula | Mind, Body, Soul + Spirit ”

through public education, training, scholarships, 

products and services

locally, nationally and internationally


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PAST WORKSHOPS IN REVIEW

Click on the years

to look back on past 

Hawaiian Hula Workshops by

Kumu Hula Leihi'ilani Kirkpatrick


2015


2016


2017


2018 - no workshop


2019


2020 - no workshop


2021 - Join us to make new hula joy memories!!!


A Documentary about Kumu Lei​

2021 HAWAIIAN HULA WORKSHOPS BY KUMU HULA LEIHI'ILANI KIRKPATRICK 


ONLINE WORKSHOP TICKETS

sponsored by Halau Ka Lei Kukui Hi'ilani - Mainland USA Extension


CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS & SHIRTS

*You must bring page 1 of the printed ticket with the

self-screening health survey completed and signed.

*Shirts ordered by SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 will be available on 11/11

*Use the Contact feature on the ticket site regarding:

1) questions, concerns, technical assistance

2) loan of traditional hula pa'u skirt for workshop

3)  physically disabilities requiring a table and chair

*All workshops start with Hawaiian traditional protocols

as part of the learning experience we provide: 

pu'ohe blowing, entrance chants & opening blessing song


Regular Teens & Adults Workshop Rates

1 Hula Workshop --- $55

1 Arts Workshop --- $45


11/13 7th Halau Anniversary 

Thanksgiving Celebration

Teens & Adults $20, Kids 12 and under $10


11/14 Family Hula Workshop Rates

Teens & Adults $25 

w/minimum 1 child ticket purchase 

Kids 12 and under $25


PROMO CODE -- PROMO PACKAGES

(TEENS & ADULTS)

KUMU

11/11-11/14  ALL 6 Workshops (+ Matl) 

plus 11/13 Celebration 

$300, YOU SAVE $45

(includes 'uli'uli heke 'ole kit)

QUEEN

11/11  Workshops #1 and #2

$100, YOU SAVE $10

KAHIKO

11/12  Workshops #3 (+ Matl) and #4

$120, YOU SAVE $15

(includes 'uli'uli heke 'ole kit)

AUANA

11/13 & 11/14  Workshops #5 and #6

$90, YOU SAVE $15

(includes Workshop #6 child ticket)


EVENT SCHEDULE

THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 11, 2021

10:15am - 12:15pm

WORKSHOP #1: OLI  & HULA 'AUANA

(Chant & Modern Hula Workshop)

OLI - "KE ALOHA O KA HAKU"   

(The Lord's Mercy - The Queen's Prayer)

HULA - "MAKALAPUA" 

(The Opening Flower)

$55 WORKSHOP FEE

See Promo Packages for discount

In remembrance of 104th anniversary 

of the passing of Queen Lili'uokalani

the last reigning monarch of Hawai'i

(September 2, 1838 – November 11, 1917)

Musical rendition by Robert Cazimero

Outdoor check-in @10:00am

Door open @ 10:15am

Room must be cleared by 12:30pm

ALL LEVELS WELCOME 

(although its length can be challenging for beginners)

THURSDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 11, 2021

2:15pm - 4:15pm

WORKSHOP #2 - HULA 'AUANA HO'ANO

"KE AKUA MANA E" (How Great Thou Art)

$55 WORKSHOP FEE 

 See Promo Packages for discount

Musical rendition by Tammy Faford

Outdoor check-in @2:00pm

Doors open  @ 2:15 pm

Room must be cleared by 4:30pm

ALL LEVELS WELCOME

This will be a finale dance 

for the November 13 Celebration

for workshop attendees interested

in sharing what they learned.


FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 12, 2021

10:45am - 12:45pm

WORKSHOP #3 - HULA KAHIKO 

ARTS & CRAFTS

'ULI'ULI HEKE 'OLE

$45 WORKSHOP FEE $35 MATERIALS

See Promo Packages for discount

Make an ancient style gourd rattle without top

and using lauhala handle

Highly recommended to be taken with the hula kahiko workshop in the afternoon.

Attendees of this workshop will received a discount in the hula workshop

Outdoor check-in @10:30am

Doors open @ 10:45am

Room must be cleared by 1:00pm

ALL LEVELS WELCOME 

(kids will require help from parents)

These will be part of the

Hawaiian Hula Arts student exhibits 

at the November 13 Celebration 

for workshop attendees who are 

willing to put them on display.


FRIDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 12, 2021

2:45pm - 4:45pm

WORKSHOP #4 - HULA KAHIKO

"AIA I KAMAILE"

$55 WORKSHOP FEE

See Promo Packages for discount

(Ancient Style utilizing a single 'uli'uli heke 'ole - gourd rattle w/o top, lauhala handle)

Highly recommended to be taken with the Hawaiian Hula Arts Workshop on Friday morning.

Attendees of this workshop will receive a discount in the hula workshop

Outdoor check-in @2:30pm

Doors open @ 2:45 pm

Room must be cleared by 5:00pm

ALL LEVELS WELC​OME

SATURDAY NOONTIME, NOVEMBER 13, 2021

12:00pm - 3:00pm

7TH HALAU ANNIVERSARY 

THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION

Teens & Adults $20, Kids 12 and under $10

*LEI MAKING BY GUESTS 

*STUDENT HAWAIIAN ART EXHIBITS

*LUNCH CATERED BY 'OHANA HAWAIIAN BBQ

*LIVE HAWAIIAN MUSIC

*PRESENTATION OF GIFTS OF ALOHA & MAHALO

* HULA BY HALAU & WORKSHOP ATTENDEES

San Marcos Community Center 

Main Hall & Outdoor Amphitheater

Outdoor Check-in @ 1130am

Event Closing @ 300pm

Premises must be cleared by 4:00pm

Proceeds go to the www.maliefoundation.org

Hosted by Kumu Hula Leihi'ilani Kirkpatrick's

 Halau Ka Lei Kukui Hi'ilani -

Mainland USA Extension


SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 13, 2021

5:45pm - 7:45pm

WORKSHOP #5 - HULA 'AUANA

"PUA HONE" (Honey Flower)

$55 WORKSHOP FEE

See Promo Packages for discount

Love song written by Dennis Kamakahi.

This song became his marriage proposal 

that he sung to his wife in 1977.

Musical rendition by Robert Cazimero

Outdoor check-in @ 5:30pm

Doors open @ 5:45pm

Room must be cleared by 8:00pm

ALL LEVELS WELC​OME

SUNDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 14, 2021

5:45 pm - 7:45pm

WORKSHOP #6 - HULA 'AUANA FOR THE ENTIRE 'OHANA

"HINALE"

Teens & Adults $25

w/minimum 1 child ticket purchase

Kids 12 and under $25

$25 each additional family member

Family fun for everyone!

Bring the entire family, ages 5 and up

 Composition, Musical Recording & Hula Choreography

by Lehua Kawaikapuokalani Hewett 

(Honoring one of our hula lineages and his love for the keiki)

Closer spacing for household groups

Outdoor Check-in @ 5:30pm

Doors open @ 5:45 pm

ALL LEVELS WELC​OME


WORKSHOP PROTOCOL

1.    HEALTH & SAFETY:  Conduct self-screening health survey, sign and date prior to arrival.  Prepare to practice sanitary hygiene at all times.  Masks are personal option.

2.    WORKSHOP SESSIONS ARE OPEN TO KANE AND WAHINE (men and women) teens and adults. Kids ages 5 and up are welcome to the family hula and arts workshops. By request and based on appropriate skill level, children may attend adult classes with approval from HHI Program Director Auntie Kahanoa Floresca. Please email request to: hawaiianhula@pm.me

3.    ATTIRE:  Hair should be tied back if not short.  For wahine (ladies), wear t-shirt and pa'u skirt (loaners available) over leggings.  For kane (men), wear t-shirt with lawalawa over shorts/pants.  

4.     CHECK-IN:  Outdoor check-in time as noted.  Submit signed self-screening health survey and receive workshop handouts.

5.    DOORS OPEN:  Doors open for students to bring in belongings and line-up 6 feet apart.  Table and chairs must be reserved.

6.    CALL TO ORDER:  LINE-UP & PU'OHE (bamboo trumpet) BLOWING by halau members.  No entry once pu'ohe blowing starts.

7.    ENTRANCE CHANT:  Learn by doing "E Ho Mai" assisted by halau members . "Mele Komo" by Kumu Lei.

8.    BLESSING PRAYER SONG:  Learn by doing "Ka Mele Ho'omaika'i" assisted by halau members.

9.    BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS / CLASS RULES: Introduction, Schedule, Health & Safety practices, Hawaiian traditional etiquette.

10.  TOPIC INSTRUCTION - Hula or Art instruction.  For those who cannot sit on the floor, there are chairs and small tables for your use.  

11.  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.

12.  CLOSING:  Sing prayer song - Learn by doing "E Aloha Mai."   COMPLETE & SUBMIT WORKSHOP EVALUATION.

2021 HAWAIIAN HULA WORKSHOPS BY KUMU HULA LEIHI'ILANI KIRKPATRICK

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2021

NA MAKAHIKI O ALOHA

7th Halau Anniversary Thanksgiving Celebration

(Proceeds benefit the Malie Foundation Scholarships)

San Marcos Community Center

Main Hall & Outdoor Amphitheater


***TENTATIVE SCHEDULE***

11:30 - Check-In & Doors Open

*GUEST LAU KI LEI MAKING

*STUDENT HAWAIIAN ART EXHIBITS

*LUNCH BY 'OHANA HAWAIIAN BBQ

*LIVE HAWAIIAN MUSIIC

* PRESENTATION OF GIFTS

* HULA BY HALAU & WORKSHOP ATTENDEES

3:00 pm - Close


THE MĀLIE SCHOLARSHIP


In 1987, Nathan convinced Larry and ʻEkolu that they should start a scholarship fund to send children to Pūnana Leo Preschool. At one of their Christmas concerts, they donated $300 to this effort and this was matched by a an sitting in the audience - Buddy McGuire. Over the years, the scholarship has expanded to include other categories. In the last few years, funds have been raised through donations for an ʻukulele and case made and donated by a committed local island couple.


Students and all activities must perpetuate the Hawaiian culture and/or the Hawaiian language. All applicants are required to submit their application, along with two letters of recommendation, for consideration.

2021 HAWAIIAN HULA WORKSHOPS BY KUMU HULA LEIHI'ILANI KIRKPATRICK​

Fundraiser Souvenir T-Shirt

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS & SHIRTS


*Shirts ordered by SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 will be available on 11/11

We did get some extras, order while supplies last.

Orders can be taken through 11/14


Celebrating

NA MAKAHIKI O ALOHA

"YEARS OF LOVE"


* 104 Years of the QUEEN'S ALOHA

Her legacy to the Hawaiian people


* 71 Years of KE AKUA's ALOHA to Kumu Lei 

(A belated 70th Birthday celebration)


* 7 Years of KUMU LEI's ALOHA to her 

Halau Ka Lei Kukui Hi'ilani  

Mainland USA Extension


Our traditional workshop shirt 

is digitally printed in full color 

on a black 100% cotton t-shirt 

of the following brands:

KIDS' - Next Level Youth soft crew tee  ($15)

LADIES' - District Women's Perfect Weight 

Scoop Tee ($25)

MEN'S - Gildan Soft Style, 

Ring Spun crew tee  ($25)



2021 HAWAIIAN HULA WORKSHOPS BY KUMU HULA LEIHI'ILANI KIRKPATRICK​

Hosted by Hawaiian Hula International (www.facebook.com/hawaiian.hula.international) and Halau Ka Lei Kukui Hiʻilani - Mainland USA Extension led by Auntie Kahanoa Floresca (www.halaukaleikukuihiilani-sd.com)

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

Kumu Hula Leihiʻilani Kirkpatrick started dancing hula in the 1950s with her ʻohana. She has been taught by several wonderful hula teachers/masters but has been most impacted by Uncle Joe Kahaulelio, Aunty Puamohala Kaholokula, and Lehua Hula Kawaikapuokalani Hewett. She began dancing professionally in 1968 and has continued to grow in hula ever since, having graduated through traditional ‘uniki rites with Lehua Hula Kawaikapuokalani Hewett. With hula gaining popularity worldwide, students from Singapore, Japan, Europe and the mainland USA have been and are regularly coming to study with Kumu Lei on Kauaʻi.

Join us at the 2021 Hawaiian Hula Workshops as a workshop attendee, sponsor, donor or as a spectator of our Weekend Celebration. With your 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 their culture and hula.

Reflections about Kumu Hula Leihi'ilani Kirkpatrick

(Reviews from the Hawaiian community, halau and workshop students) 

See link below to read and submit your reflections about Kumu Lei, her halau and her workshops.


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WE ARE SORRY TO INFORM YOU THAT WE WILL NOT HAVE 

A CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THIS YEAR

Please consider providing a donation 

to our fund for future workshops

HAWAIIAN HULA INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN

These scholarships 

sponsor children to attend 

Hawaiian Hula Workshops by Kumu Hula Leihi'ilani Kirkpatrick

to encourage them to pursue Hawaiian cultural education 

through a traditional hula school.

$100 Children's Schola​rship Packages include the following:

Kids' Hula Workshop Session

and Event Education Folder - $50

Souvenir Lei - $15, Souvenir Shirt - $15,

Event Lunch - $10, Craft - $10


Priority is given to the applicants as noted on a first come first served basis: 

1) Past participants from 2015, 2016 , 2017 . 2019, 2021 Hawaiian Hula Workshops;

2) Participants of HHI Hula Review Workshops;

3) students of past participating halau hula (hula schools),

hui hula (hula groups) and 'oihana hula (hula ministry);

4) others.


WELCOME BACK TO 

THE HAWAIIAN HULA WORKSHOPS

Auntie Leilani Holmes

Hawaiian Author of Award Winning Book

"Ancestry Of Experience"

http://www.ancestryofexperience.com

Descendant of Hawaiian 

Revolutionary Soldier & Politician

Robert William Kalanihiapo Wilcox 

(in support of Queen Lili'uokalani)

HHI's 2017 Featured speaker on 

"Loyalty To Lili'uokalani"


On Saturday, November 13, 2021 

Auntie Leilani Holmes

will be sharing her Hawaiian musical talents

as a memorial tribute to her husband, 

our beloved Uncle Ivan Holmes,

during our luncheon preshow and will also

be providing live musical accompaniment for 

Kumu Lei's hula ho'ano (worship hula)

workshop that evening.


Uncle Ivan Holmes was an avid supporter 

of our workshops since its inaugural year

 in 2015, providing his musical talents 

on guitar, harmonica and vocals.


Please enjoy the musical and hula tribute

A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION:

THE LIGHT, THE LOVE AND THE LIFE 

OF IVAN HOLMES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwEptkNC0_c

narrated by Auntie Leilani Holmes, 

produced by Halau Ka Lei Kukui Hi'ilani -

Mainland USA Extension 

in conjunction with their church. 

The Table - United Church of Christ, La Mesa

MAHALO TO OUR PAST SUPPORTERS

Uncle Gus and Auntie Judy Cervantes


NA KOA KAI CANOE CLUB

San Diego's Youth Only

Cultural Immersion Program


MAHALO PIHA TO OUR PAST SUPPORTER

Uncle Akoni Apana

of 

Hawaiian Power Flow Massage

MAHALO PIHA TO OUR PAST SUPPORTER

Uncle Ross Yamamoto

of

Hamakua Musical Instruments


For more event information or how to become an Event Sponsor or Donor

hawaiianhula@pm.me

CLICK TO DONATE NOW TO HAWAIIAN HULA INTERNATIONAL'S MISSION

Caring For The Hula | Mind, Body, Soul + Spirit


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MAHALO PIHA TO ALL THE OUR 2015-2021 PARTICIPANTS 

FOR  THE YEARS OF ALOHA YOU HAVE SHARED WITH US AT

THE HAWAIIAN HULA WORKSHOPS

BY KUMU HULA LEIHI'ILANI KIRKPATRICK


WORKSHOP VENUE: 

THURSDAY - SUNDAY

NOVEMBER 11 - 14, 2021

DANCE NORTH COUNTY