E Pili Kakou I Ho'okahi Lahui, the premier hula retreat, has been dedicated in this mission. Each year,

kumu hula and kupuna, from throughout Hawai'i are invited to pass on their teachings to eager participants.

 

 

These dedicated individuals are devoted to ensuring that the art of hula will be passed on from

generation to generation with accuracy, integrity and with great love for the culture and its people.

 

 

Each is highly reputable in hula training, education, experiences, language and history and is committed to sharing

the spiritual essence of hula. They have been invited to participate in this retreat as a means

of preserving and promoting Hawai'i's cultural dance in a non-competitive and nurturing environment.

 

 

This devotion to excellence from na kumu hula, na kupuna and various other Hawaiian cultural specialists statewide,

shall provide each student with an opportunity to broaden their training, thinking and understanding of hula

in its entirety on both an individual and halau level.

 

 

This two day event provides na haumana, na alaka'i, na ho'opa'a, na olapa and na kumu hula

as well as non-hula dancers a common bond in celebrating the hula. They will learn, experience and exchange

dances and ideas and have the opportunity to share and meet new friends while increasing their knowledge in hula.

 

 

Several specialized classes and subject matters will be conducted to provide instruction for all interests and ages.

 

 

Each year, the event honors a special individual who exemplifies the standards and values

we as practitioners continue to strive for and achieve. In the past, we have been honored to be

in the presence of such living treasures as Auntie Lovey Apana, Auntie Kapeha Chandler, Ed Collier,

Auntie Malia Craver, Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, George Holokai, Rubellite Kawena Johnson,

Mae Kamamalu Klein, Auntie Mary Ann Lim, Auntie Genoa Keawe, Auntie Mary Louise Kekuewa.