Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai is a traditional hula school founded on Kaua`i
Island in 1945 by Kumu Hula, Helen Kaipuwai Kekua Waiau.  Now under
the direction of her granddaughter, Kehaulani Kekua, the halau offers
formal instruction in hula kahiko, hula `auana, oli, ha`i mo`olelo and
na hana no`eau.  Study of traditional Hawaiian protocol and cultural
perspectives are also incorporated into every student’s learning experiences.

Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai is named for the
palapalai hiwa or the highly
cherished black-stemmed palapalai fern that only thrives in the pristine
depths of the native Hawaiian forest.  The hälau is also named for its founder
and the different kumu hula of the family’s maternal lineage who also carried
the name of Kaipuwai.  The hälau's foundation of knowledge, experience
and practice of hula is descended from a family tradition associated with
Ka Ulu A Lono -- a heiau hula formerly located at Wahiawa, Kaua`i.

Kaua`i's ancient hula culture and traditions are unique and significant.  For
Kumu Hula, Kehaulani Kekua, perpetuating her family’s legacy of hula is a
responsibility and an obligation of honor.  Her primary purpose is to
perpetuate hula as a traditional
discipline and art form of cultural excellence.   
A`a i ka hula...waiho ka hilahila i ka hale!  
Dare to dance, leave your shyness at home!
                                                                                                                     `Olelo No`eau 2 - Mary Kawena Pukui
Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai
A traditional hula school perpetuating hula as a specialized discipline & art form of cultural excellence
808.346.7574
halaupalaihiwa@kaieie.org

Post Office Box 1261
Kapa`a, Hawai`i 96746
Kumu Hula, Helen Kaipuwai Kekua Waiau is pictured with one of her many
classes on Kaua`i in the 1950s.  From 1945 to the 1960s, she was one of a few
kumu hula offering formal hula instruction on the island. Mrs. Waiau traveled
from Kekaha to Ha`ena to teach hula in the various communities.  She is the
founder of Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai, a traditional halau hula that now falls
under the direction of her granddaughter, Kumu Hula, Kehaulani Kekua.  
Mrs. Waiau taught hula up  until her passing in 1988.  Her daughter (Kumu
Kehaulani's mother), Lady Kaipuwai Kekua is pictured in the top row, 5th
from the left.  Recognize anyone?  Email us at
halaupalaihiwa@kaieie.org.
We'd love to hear from you!
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HA`A HA`ENA
Entering the Consciousness of Hula

A classical hula production paying tribute to
the sacred environments of Ha`ena from
one end of the archipelago to the other.

Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai
Kumu Hula, Kehaulani Kekua

Saturday, March 27, 2010
Kaua`i Community College
Performing Arts Theatre

4:30p Pre-Concert Festivities

6p  Performance

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to purchase tickets on-line
and for more information
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HALAU REGISTRATION IS
NOW CLOSED FOR THIS
SEMESTER

Mahalo for your interest in
Halau Palaihiwa O
Kaipuwai.  Please check
back in June 2010 for
information on Open
Enrollment and Registration
opportunities for the
Summer - Winter Semester