Nana i Ke Kumu

Look to the Source

Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang, MFA returns to Chicago to present at DePaul University's "Paradise Lost and Found,
A Conference on Indigenous Hawaiian Nature and Culture"

May 9 - 10th. This conference is FREE and open to the public.

We are very lucky that Kumu Michael will also teach Hula and Chant Workshops on May 10th and 11th at Halau i Ka Pono - The Hula School of Chicago.

Having a Kumu Hula of great stature come to share his knowledge with us is a very special thing. Combining his western education with hula traditions, Kumu Michael Pili Pang is uniquely qualified to share his extensive knowledge with us. He has presented at universities and colleges throughout Hawaii, North America, Canada and Asia. Here's a video clip of one of his latest performances: Huliau.

E komo mai! Come join us and greet Kumu Michael!

Hula Auana

Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang Workshops

Hula Kahiko

Hula Auana (Modern)
Saturday, May 10th

9:00 - 11:00 am $50

Modern hula is marked by melodious Hawaiian music and graceful hand and body motions that tell a story. Beginners with some dance background welcome.

Hula Kahiko (Classical)

Sunday, May 11th

12 noon - 2:00 pm $50

This hula is the traditional ancient hula done to chanting and rhythmic instruments such as the ipu-heke, or double headed gourd.

For experienced dancers.

Introduction to Chanting

Sunday, May 11th

2:00 - 3:30 pm $50

Hawaiians from all walks of life used to chant. They did not have a written language so the chant was important as a means to pass down genealogy, history, and legends. Learn about the different types of chant styles and a chant.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

Sign up for the package of three workshops by April 25th and save $25.

38 Lake Street

Oak Park, IL

Saturday, May 10th performance times:

6:00 pm Jason Poole, "Music from Molokai and Beyond: A performance of traditional and original Hawaiian folk songs"

6:30 pm Kumu Hula June Tanoue, Halau i Ka Pono, "Hula is Life"

7:00 pm Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang, Halau Hula Ka No'eau, "Hula is Resistance"

Please Join Us for the Free Conference and Performances!!!

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Photo courtesy of Brad Lewis

Hula is Life
Sunday, May 11th
9 - 11 am

Many people think that the Hawaiian Hula is just a form of entertainment. But Hula is more than that. It is about how you live your life. The great Hawaiian dance master, Maiki Aiu Lake, is credited with the saying "Hula is Life." Join Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang, MFA as he shares his life of Hula!

9 - 10 am Sunday Morning Zen Meditation
10 - 11 am Talk by Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang, MFA
Held as part of the Zen Life & Meditation Center's Sunday Morning Zen, 38 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL. Free and Open to the Public.

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