Our terrific Kumu (Kathy Ralar, Kalei Jaramillo, and Rance Villarimo), along with other hula teachers in the State, have become proficient in the art of teaching hula through video conferencing. The Kumu prepare videos of themselves teaching new chants and dances and meet with the keiki in groups and individually via Zoom, every Saturday. The keiki members are doing very well and are prepared to pick up with live shows whenever that becomes possible again. Our Kumu are also providing cultural and history lessons to complement the Foundation’s program.
New video of Maui hula students on summit of Haleakala
Kumu Kathy Ralar, in association with Maui hula teachers and their students, have prepared a video performance to a chant composed by Kekuhi Kanahele about Haleakala. This amazing video includes our senior dancer, Namahina Kawabata, Kathy’s granddaughter, dancing at...
2020 Napili Kai Foundation Scholarship Awards
The Napili Kai Foundation awards $32,500 in Higher Education Scholarships The 2020 scholarship awards were presented to Foundation graduates and Napili Kai Beach Resort employee children. Since 2001, the Foundation has awarded $268,500 in scholarships. These...