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Kumu Hula Sylvia Puananiha`aheo Edgar Hula Halau O Puananiha`aheo is a State and Federal Non-Profit Organization, 501 (c) (3), hula school based out of Ventura, California. The primary objectives and purpose of this halau is to maintain the foundation of the hula; to preserve and enhance the Hawaiian culture and its people; to perpetuate the hula in unity; to educate others of the Hawaiian culture through dance classes, music, arts and crafts and through public performances of hula shows and festivals; and to develop professionalism and responsibility in the hula so that knowledge of the hula will flourish. The halau has been in existence for over 9 years. There are currently 75 haumana (students) who participate in the school and, who are currently learning the hula, oli, Hawaiian history, lei making and the art of hula implements. Hula Halau O Puananiha`aheo past performances include: 1998 Henson’s Acoustic Festival in Camarillo Kumu Sylvia is a member of Kulia I Ka Punawai, Southern California Kumu Hula Association for over 9 years. Also, Kumu Sylvia has recorded her 1st CD with Kulia I Ka Punawai, “Legacy Hula Volume 1, Kalakaua” (released September 2006) and her 2nd CD “Legacy Hula Volume 2, Kapi`olani” (released September 2007). Kumu Sylvia not only teaches the hula to her haumana, she also plays the 8 string tenor Kamaka ukulele and sings the lead on vocals. Kumu’s husband, Lowell, is her right-hand man and musician. Also, Kumu’s daughter, Nani, is one of her wahine haumana. This is a very “`ohana style” halau. <<< >>> What is... Halau My definition: It's a place where my haumana (students) gather to learn the hula. It's a classroom with a teacher. It's a place to learn, to grow and develop friendship. It's a place where we can congregate to learn the Hawaiian tradition that has existed for centuries. It's like being a part of a family. In fact, it's even being a part of a much larger global community. Haumana My definition: It's a person open to learning. It's a person seeking answers. It's a person who is willing to make a commitment to gain knowledge by putting aside their own wants, needs and personal beliefs for the good of a group. It's a person who is open to receive positive praises or positive critiques from the Kumu while at the same time biting their own lips and not criticizing others to their faces or behind their backs. It's someone who cares about themselves and others around them and willing to accept others for who they are, their differences, and their skill levels. Kumu Hula My definition: It's a person who is a leader. It's a person who has to set a good example. It's a person who has to prepare and be ready to teach their students. It's a person who carries a heavy load to teach, counsel, continue to learn, balance family life, not step on toes, keep spirits up, and show the way. It's also someone who continually puts the good of the group first and not the individual person. Also, it's someone who spends many hours during the week preparing for every hour taught in the classroom. In essence, it's someone who must see the big picture that is in front of them and what the future will look like. What is expected of the Haumana? <<< >>> |
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