Hälau 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, Këhaulani Kekua, the halau offers formal instruction in hula kahiko, hula `auana, oli, ha`i mo`olelo and nä hana no`eau. Study of traditional Hawaiian protocol and cultural perspectives are also incorporated into every student’s learning experiences. Hälau 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, Këhaulani 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 traditionaldiscipline and art form of cultural excellence. |
Now registering for 2009 Fall/Winter Semester of Classes in two locations! Parish Hall in Kïlauea Kalapakï Kaua`i Marriott Resort Call 808.346.7574 for information on classes |
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
Dare to dance, leave your shyness at home!
`Olelo No`eau 2 - Mary Kawena Pukui
Hälau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai
A traditional hula school perpetuating hula as a specialized discipline & art form of cultural excellence
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 Hä`ena to
teach hula in the various communities. She is the founder of Hälau Palaihiwa O
Kaipuwai, a traditional hälau hula that now falls under the direction of her
granddaughter, Kumu Hula, Këhaulani Kekua. Mrs. Waiau taught hula up until her
passing in 1988. Her daughter (Kumu Këhaulani'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!
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 Hä`ena to
teach hula in the various communities. She is the founder of Hälau Palaihiwa O
Kaipuwai, a traditional hälau hula that now falls under the direction of her
granddaughter, Kumu Hula, Këhaulani Kekua. Mrs. Waiau taught hula up until her
passing in 1988. Her daughter (Kumu Këhaulani'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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