It is the mission of Halau Hula a Kawika Laua 'o Leinani:
To assist each student to grow spiritually and culturally through
education of the dance of hula and other Polynesia dances.
The student learns and appreciates the history, translation,
vocabulary and interpretation for the dance. Each dancer
aspires to their full potential and develops a care and
respect for the dances which perpetuate a culture of the
generations of the past.
To dedicate
themselves to perpetuate, protect, respect and exemplify the
spirit of the hula and other Polynesian dances.
To maintain
protocol, history and teachings of past generations.
To encourage
the
community to express new and innovative ideas and support one
another in their dance of hula and other
Polynesian dances.
To coordinate
workshops through public and private resources in order to
continue the growth of the school and its members as well as
bring others into the community to share their spirit for hula
and other Polynesian dances.
To continue
to
spread the spirit and culture of the dances by performing in the
community. |
