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‘AUANA 1
SATURDAY 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
COST €75
MELE: Pua Be-Still
Ever tried a hula pālua? Composed by Bill Aliʻiloa Lincoln, this much-loved mele “Pua Be Still” is dedicated to the wahi pana (place) of his home in Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island, as well as to the darling yellow oleander flower (pua be-still). Come alone or grab some friends to learn this partner-style hula ʻauana.
KAHIKO
SATURDAY 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM
COST €85
MELE: Iā ʻOe E Ka Lā
We appreciate that our Kumu Hula have generously offered to share this hula kahiko, the mele for which was written shortly before Kalākaua embarked on his groundbreaking world tour in 1881.
OLI
SATURDAY 4:30 PM TO 6:00 PM
COST €65
MELE: Oli Aloha
Take this unique opportunity to learn a simple but meaningful mele oli (chant). Explore ways to warm up, practice your pronunciation and enjoy expressing aloha through your voice.
‘AUANA 2
SUNDAY 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
COST €75
MELE: Kalena Kai
Originally a chant composed by Liholiho around 1820, “Kalena Kai” speaks of the Waialua district on Oʻahu and honours its people in particular. A classic in any hula repertoire!
LEI MAKING
SUNDAY 1:00 PM TO 3:00 PM
COST €80 [includes all lei materials]
Is there a better way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon than learning to weave aloha into a lei for yourself or someone you cherish? Round out your weekend in Lisbon with new friends & practice an essential skill for every hula dancer.
Hula Hale 