Nana i Ke Kumu
Look to the Source


 Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang, Davin Pascual, Alrando Fortuna at their DePaul University performance last May
Kumu Hulas Michael Pili Pang and Keikilani Curnan return to Chicago for a special cultural weekend of Hawaiian craft, hula and chant workshops on March 7 and 8.

This exciting weekend will also include a Saturday night dinner fundraiser for Halau i Ka Pono featuring delicious kalua pig and cabbage, entertainment, silent auction and raffle!

And to top it off on Sunday night, Kumu Michael and Kumu Keikilani will do a special presentation, "Let's Hula!" at the Tiki Terrace in DesPlaines.

A protégé of Maiki Aiu Lake (a.k.a. "The Mother of the Hawaiian Renaissance") and Mae Kamamalu Klein, Pang went through the 'uniki (graduation) rituals of hula in 1979 as an 'olapa (dancer) and in 1985 as a kumu hula.  He was the first kumu hula to have completed an MFA in Dance from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2005. Combining his western education with his hula traditions, Pang has presented lectures, demonstrations and concerts at universities and colleges in Hawaii, North America, Canada and Asia.

Curnan (a graduate of Halau Hula ka No'eau) heads Halau Waiau on the Big Island.  Pang brings three of his seasoned male dancers for an unforgettable weekend! 

It's not too late to register for the workshops and the fundraiser.  Click here for more info and to register today!

Here's a video clip of one of Kumu Michael's performances: Huliau.

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

Learn More
NOTE DATE/TIME/PLACE CHANGE
'Uli 'Uli (small gourd rattle)
with Hala Handle Workshop
Saturday, March 7th 
10 - 12 noon 
163 N Humphrey Ave., Oak Park 

Learn how to make an 'uli'uli (small gourd rattle) using hala.  It is a favorite implement used in Hula.

Register Here...

Hula Auana
WORKSHOP FULL
Instructor: Kumu Michael Pili Pang
Saturday, March 7th
Hula Kahiko
12:00 - 2:00 pm 

We're excited to include an auana class using pu'ili in a dance this year!  Please bring a pair of bamboo rattles with you. 

Hula Kahiko (Classical)
Instructor: Kumu Michael Saturday, March 7th
2:00 - 4:00 pm

Classical hula goes deeper into the ancient culture of Hawaii.  Danced to chanting, it brings forth the relationship of the past to present.  You'll get the chant recording.  For experienced dancers.
 



Hula Auana (Modern Hula)
Instructor: Kumu Hula Keikilani Curnan
Sunday, March 8th
12 noon - 2 pm 

Kumu Hula Keikilani Curnan of Halau Waiau on the Big Island joins us to teach a favorite Hula Auana.  Beginners welcome.





 

Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang doing excerpts from his Halemano Chants 
Introduction to Chanting
Sunday, March 8th
Instructor: Kumu Michael
2:00 - 3:30 pm 

Kumu Michael learned chanting from chant master, Kumu Hula Pualani Kanaka'ole Kanahele. Chants are the essence of Hula.  His students have entered and placed at chant competitions in Hawaii.  Kumu Michael will teach a chant.

 
For those coming from a distance and need accommodations,
please contact Kumu June.

All Workshops (except 'uli'uli) and Fundraiser held at
Zen Life & Meditation Center of Chicago
38 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL
708-297-6321

Other Hula Events!

There will be three opportunities to see hula this coming weekend.
  • Saturday, March 7th   Ho'olauna - An Evening with Friends and Family.  Join us for a Kalua Pig and Cabbage Dinner Fundraiser for Halau i Ka Pono.  Meet and greet new and old friends!  Wonderful Hawaiian entertainment, Silent Auction and Raffle prizes. $10. Saturday, March 7th, 38 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL  7 - 9 pm
  • Sunday March 8th, Tiki Terrace, 1591 Lee Street, DesPlaines, Ill.   7 - 8:30 pm.  Call (847) 795-8454 to reserve your place for dinner and enjoy an authentic Hawaiian Hula Performance featuring:
    • Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang, Halau Hula Ka No'eau
    • Kumu Hula Keikilani Curnan, Halau Waiau
    • Kumu Hula June Kaililani Tanoue, Halau i Ka Pono
Please Join Us and Reserve Your Place Today!
For Tiki Terrace, call 847-795-8454 for reservations.