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. ​

Upcoming Workshops

Past Workshops

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Workshops featuring Heu (Tevakanui) 
January 14-15th 2023
  • Tahitian Dance Basics 
  • Closed Company Ote'a Choreography
  • Private Lessons
  • Tamari'i Ote'a
  • Ahuroa
  • Aparima
  • Adult Tongan Basics and Choreography
  • Children Tongan Basics and Choreography
Workshops featuring Kumu Kuana Torres Kahele-
June 24-28th 2022 & May 12-14 2023
  • Hula
  • 'Ukulele
  • 'Olelo
  • Ni'ihau Shell Jewelry Making
  • Fresh Flower Lei Making 
Hula Workshop with Kona Garcia and Tahitian Workshop with Leolani 
June 12, 2022
  • ​Tahitian Basics
  • Tahitian Combo
  • Hula Basics
  • Hula Implement Choreography
Hula Workshops, featuring Miss Aloha Hula,  Kumu Kau’i Delire
November 13, 2022 
  • Hula Kahiko 
  • Hula ‘Alana 
  • ‘Alana with Pu’ili
Tahitian Drumming with Sefa and Tahitian Ori Basics and Ahuroa with Jessy Munoz 
July 16, 2021 
  • Tamarii Workshop with Jessy 
  • Vahine Workshop with Jessy
  • Drumming Workshop with Sefa 
Behind the Mele and Oli, featuring Two Time Grammy Award Winner, Kalani Pe`a
November 23, 2019
  • Hawaiian History
  • Hawaiian Music and Composition
  • "How does Hawaiian music and oli define who we are as Hawaiians?"
  • Developing a sense of place while recognizing the connections between `ike ku`una and Hawaiian identity.
  • Exploring the utilization of `Ōlelo in music and everyday conversation.
The Art of Samoan Siva, featuring Rex Tiamalu
November 2, 2019
  • History of Siva Afi​
  • Beginning Spinning
  • Introduction to Advanced Movement
  • Doubles
  • Diversification and Flow
  • Transitioning to fire
Hula and Tahitian dance and Tahitian Drumming
Featuring 2010 Miss Aloha Hula Mahealani Mika
and Nonosina's Tiana

September 9-10, 2017
  • Hula `Auana
  • Hula Kahiko
  • Tahitian `Otea
  • Tahian Drumming
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.