The workshops
schedule - subject to change without notice!
Minimum number of participants in each workshop: 5 persons
check the maximum number below ⬇️
Hula: Nā Kumu Hula, in alphabetical order -
*Hailama Farden (Judge)
*Holoua Stender (Judge),
*Keali'i Ceballos (Hālau Hula Keali'i O Nalani)
*Leinani Lauaki (Hālau Hula O Hokulani)
*Puna Kalama Dawson (Judge)
maximum number of participants for hula: 30
Oli: Nā Kumu Hula -
*Indira Ikaipo'onalani Ula and *Pohai Kealoha Dias (Ka Pa Hula O Maui)
maximum number of participants for Oli: 25
‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
*Kumu Hula Hailama Farden (Judge)
maximum number of participants for ‘Ōlelo: 25
Ukulele & Kanikapila:
*Kanoa Kawai (Hālau Hula O Hokulani)
If you can't bring a ukulele, please let us know
maximum number of participants for Ukulele: 25
Kanikapila: 45
Arts & Crafts:
Ti Leaf Rosettes - *Indira Ikaipo'onalani Ula and *Pohai Kealoha Dias (Ka Pa Hula O Maui)
Lauhala Weaving - * Kumu Hula Kehaulani Kawai (Hālau Hula O Hokulani)
maximum number of participants for Arts & Crafts: 25
Ti Leaf Rosettes can be:
*attached to a clip and put into your hair
*or attached to a dress like a brooch
We'll also show you which leaves available from us you can use for this purpose.
Saturday June 6, 2026
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Room 1 - Hula |
Room2 |
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FULLY BOOKED- waiting list only
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon O'ahu Hula 'Auana
Kumu Hula Keali'i Ceballos |
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. E Ala E O Aheleakalā Oli
(This special oli will be presented by Kumu Indira in the Oli Division during the competition)
Nā Kumu Hula Indira Ikaipo'onalani Ula & Pohai Kealoha Dias |
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FULLY BOOKED- waiting list only
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. No Luna E Ka Hale Kai Hula Kahiko
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11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Ti Leaf Rossettes Arts & Crafts please bring scissors
Nā Kumu Hula Indira Ikaipo'onalani Ula & Pohai Kealoha Dias
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FULLY BOOKED- waiting list only
3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Puana Kou Inoa O Anahola Hula 'Auana
(Hawaiian poem by founding member Kainani Kahaunaile for the Children of Kanuikapono Charter School and song by founding member Puna Kalama Dawson)
Kumu Hula Puna Kalama Dawson |
12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Ukulele
(a song is taught: story of the song, the lyrics, the chords, and then everyone plays together - you can also join later or leave earlier)
Kanoa Kawai |
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3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
(Hawaiian Language - Introduction)
Kumu Hula Hailama Farden |
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5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. "Hawaii in the Tin Pan Alley Era" Lecture (in English)
The Depiction of Stereotypical Elements of the South Seas Cliché on Historical Sheet Music Covers" Free entry, registration required
Hermann Mückler |
Sunday June 7, 2026
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Room 1 - Hula |
Room 2 |
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FULLY BOOKED- waiting list only
9:00 a-.m. - 11:00 a.m. He Nani Lawa'i Hula 'Auana
Kumu Hula Holoua Stender |
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Lauhala Weaving - Bracelett Arts & Crafts
(a traditional Hawaiian craft, in which the dried leaves of the Hala tree (Pandanus) are woven into objects) please bring scissors and a spray bottle
Kumu Hula Kehaulani Kawai |
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FULLY BOOKED- waiting list only
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. He Lei Aloha Hula 'Auana
(Kalani Pe'a, audio sample) Kumu Hula Leinani Lauaki |
FULLY BOOKED- waiting list only
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Kanikapila
(An informal gathering where music is played, singing takes place, and dancing is encouraged) Free entry, registration required
Kanoa Kawai |
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1:45 p.m. -3:45 p.m. "Beautiful Kaua'i" & "Kahuki'aialo" Hula 'Auana
Kumu Hula Hailama Farden |