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Raised by Hawai’i native parents, Tiare Kahana studied the art of hula as a child and continues to study under notable Kumu Hula (hula masters) in order to perpetuate Hawaiian culture with authenticity and integrity. Tiare first introduced the art of hula to a classroom of fascinated third graders in 2000 and has since developed the Kahana Hula Polynesian Cultural Arts Program to enlighten audiences that hula is not just a form of entertainment, but a sacred art steeped in history and tradition.
Kahana Hula (Grades K-8)
Interactive program of chanting, music, storytelling, sing along and dancing that teaches the history, language and culture of Polynesia during an exciting, virtual journey through the islands of Hawai’i, Tahiti, New Zealand and Samoa. Programs available to suit most budgets and audiences ranging from small classroom settings to assemblies or campus-wide performances. Program choices: Solo artist, Tiare Kahana; Duo- Tiare with male Samoan Fire Knife Dancer, Taki Aiolupotea; Luau Show Production with additional male & female Polynesian dancers, live drummers & musicians also available.
Bring Hula – “the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people” – to your school and share the Aloha Spirit with your students. Lively, engaging, interactive – this program is enjoyed by audiences of all ages. Students learn Hawaiian history, legends, culture and language while practicing listening and rhythmic skills and while exploring cultural diversity.
| 45 min to 1 hour | Single Performance | Back to Back Performances |
| Tiare | $745 | $1015 |
| Tiare & Taki | $945. | $1315 |
http://www.kahanahula.com/childrensprograms.html
Young Audiences Arts for Learning Connecticut: Our mission is to integrate the arts into the lives of children in educational and community settings. Our vision for Connecticut is that all children realize their potential through the arts; that the arts are valued for their ability to improve our schools and communities; that, by participation in the arts, children come to understand and value themselves, their neighbors, and the world cultures they share.
We are an Affiliate of VSA arts… an international nonprofit organization that is creating a society where all people with disabilities learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts.
We offer educational classroom workshops, school cultural programs, school arts programs, assembly programs, arts integration programs, artist in residence programs – bringing theater, music, drama, puppetry, visual arts, storytelling, drawing, painting, history and cultural arts to the classroom.