Kalama Polynesian Dancers offers classes through Hālau Kalama, a Non-Profit 501(c)3 organization that strives to educate and promote Polynesian culture through the arts of music, language and dance. ​

2020 Class Schedule

  TUESDAYS
Beginning & Intermediate Siva Afi/Nifoʻoti
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Kalama Polynesian Dancers
7:30 - 8:30 pm
  WEDNESDAYS
​Transitional Tahitian
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Haumāna Transitional Hula
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
SATURDAYS
Intermediate Tahitian Drumming
7:00 am to 8:00 am​
Intermediate Tahitian
8:00 am to 9:00 am
Intermediate Hula
9:00 am to 10:00 am
​Keiki (Children) Classes age 3 to 12 years
​10:00 am to 11:00 am 
Junior Classes (ages 13 to 17)
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginning Tahitian Drumming
12:00 pm to 12:45 am​
Hālau Kalama Dance Studio
1732 South Chambers Road
​Aurora, Colorado 80017
Contact us for information on our Specialty and Advanced classes:
  • ´Ōlelo Hawai´i, Hawaiian Language​
  • Maori Haka, Poi and Waiata-ā-ringa
  • All new adult students begin in the ​Haumā​na class, unless prior approval is given.
  • All general classes include wahine and kane students.
  • To Register for classes, download and complete the form.  
2019 PPP Class Registration
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Hālau Kalama Studio Etiquette 
​KULEANA
  • *ARRIVE ON TIME!* Arriving on time ensures that you, as well as your fellow students, receive the full time and instruction allotted to you.
  •  Bring all required class materials (hula book/folder, writing instrument, paper, pa’u skirt, etc.) to every class.
  •  Make sure any assigned research or task is completed prior to class.
  •  *PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE* when you are not in class; having to constantly review the same things due to forgetting/not reviewing on your own time eats up valuable class time.

HA`AHA`A / `IKE LOA
  •  Remember that there are many different styles of hula and schools of thought.
  •  Ask questions.
  •  Empty your cup—never stop learning!
  •  Give grace to with yourself as you learn and grow.
  •  Give grace to your instructors as they are also learning and growing.

HO`OHANA / ALAKA`I
  •  Always try to give 100% effort. If for some reason you cannot, let your instructor(s) know.
  •  Stay focused: keep your eyes and ears open.
  •  Set a good example through good energy and determination.

MĀLAMA / HO`OHANOHANO
  • Respect the space we dance in by keeping it clean--no gum chewing, no open drinking containers; no clutter.
  • Remove your shoes and place them on the mats; place personal belongings in the cubbies.
  • Be sure you are doing your part whenever we are assigned to clean the studio.
  • Avoid excessive talking that could possibly distract your fellow students.
  • Leave all drama OUTSIDE of the studio. 

KĀKOU / LŌKAHI
  • If something comes up, let your instructors know ahead of time or as soon as possible, no matter what it pertains to (attendance, concerns, etc.) so that a solution can be worked on. The longer you wait, the more difficult it becomes to solve.