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Hālau Kalama Dance Studio

online classes


Ke Aupana o Ke Kai

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E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi! 
​Long live the Hawaiian language!​

Classes on ZOOM Thursdays Evening
​ 6:00-7:00 pm
Hālau Kalama Members: $5 per class or $24 per Session
Non-Members: $10 per class or $54 per Session
Each Session is 6 weeks
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E mau ka ‘ōlelo o ka ‘ʻāina, ka ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i.
​(Perpetuate the language of this land)
                                                                     ~ ‘Ōlelo No‘eau
Next Session: Kamaʻilio
​This is an introductory, guided class in which haumāna (students) will learn proper pronunciation of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language) and acquire vocabulary using various tools including social media posts, cultural publications, mele (song) and oli (chant) aligned with the teachings of Hālau Kalama.

This class is geared towards Haumāna (students) with little to no experience speaking or reading ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. Although all haumāna will experience value in the class, those with previous education may find the slower pace of this class challenging. Significant focus will be spent on correct pronunciation, context and repetition to build confidence and inspire curiosity.   
Class Objectives:
Hoʻolohe (Ended 10/1/2020)
  • Learn Pīʻāpā (alphabet), nā helu (numbers.)
  • Learn correct vocalizations and kuleana of patterns. 
  • Learn grammar and sentence structure.
  • Be able to read aloud a passage with correct vocalizations. 
  • Explain vocal patterns.
Hoʻolawena (Ended 11/19/2020)
  • Acquire and utilize new vocabulary for everyday items and activities. 
  • Expand grammar and sentence structure including contextual design.
  • Develop personal language resources and references. 
Kamaʻilio (2021)
  • Converse and exchange ideas in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.
  • Learn and utilize salutations. 
  • Create personal sentences and contextual phrases.
Moʻolelo 
  • Share and tell personal short stories.
  • Translate articles between English and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. ​
  • Express ke kauna of oli, and contemporary and traditional mele
Aupana 
  • Focus on vocal rhythm and cadence.
  • Expand reasoning and translations.
  • Presentation of oli and moʻolelo. 

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    Kō nā nīnau a iʻole nā manaʻo?
    Questions or comments.

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Alakaʻi (Class Leader)
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Moanaliʻa learned ʻōlelo in a mostly organic fashion, growing up on Oʻahu listening to speakers and musicians among her family and friends. In addition, while pursuing her Electrical Engineering degree at the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa, she took formal education in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi  as an elective for two years. After graduating, she participated as a haumāna in the
Pūnana Leo ​program and is a haumāna alakaʻi with Hālau ​ʻŌlelo. 
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Currently she is haumāna hula with Hālau Kalama, where she continues to perpetuate ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in her dance journey. She is also the ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi instructor for the keiki classes. Her style of teaching is organically driven and focuses on natural language acquisition. Her class is designed to be fun and inspire curiosity about the culture, music, history and perpetuation of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.

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​Kalama Polynesian Dancers 
954-557-2254 ~  Mobile
303-363-4023  ~ Office
polynesianpartyplanner@gmail.com
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1732 S Chambers Road, Aurora, CO 80017
  • Home
  • About
    • About Kalama Polynesian Dancers
    • About our Founder
    • Testimonials
  • Studio Classes
    • Maori Poi Ball
    • Studio Rental
  • ONLINE CLASSES
    • Beginner Maori Poi Ball
    • ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
    • Raqs Online with Glenda
  • Hālau Kalama
    • About Hālau Kalama
    • Class Schedule
    • Instructors >
      • Hula Instructors
      • Tahitian Instructors
      • Keiki / Juniors Instructors
      • Tahitian Drumming Instructors
    • Public Appearances
    • Fundraising
  • Workshops
  • Student Portal
  • Calendar
  • Contact Us
  • Archive
    • Newsletters >
      • August 2020 - Newsletter
      • June 2020 Fundraiser
      • March 2020 - Newsletter
      • September 2019 - New Studio
    • Circulars / Archive >
      • 2020 Open Enrollment
      • Studio Classes Flier