Hui O Hula accepts bookings for holiday performances

HAWAIIAN DANCING

With the news that a new Omicron strain and its subvariants are considered to be super-contagious, Hui O Hula dancers appreciate practicing hula outdoors at Veterans Plaza, between the LW Library and Clubhouse 3, on Thursdays at 1 p.m.

Anyone who is interested in hula, the Hawaiian dance, is welcome. Dress comfortably and put on soft shoes because of the cement floor.

Hula dance class also meets upstairs in Clubhouse 6 at the mirror room on Tuesdays from 1 p.m.

The new hula subject is a Hawaiian place song named Kīpahulu, located on Maui. The Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park can be accessed by driving 12 miles past the town of Hāna on the famous Hāna Highway that circumscribes the northeast coast of the island of Maui.

Even though Lahaina, on the west side of Maui, has been destroyed by fire, there are still plenty of opportunities for visitors to experience the wonders of the island.

This song describes the beauty of Kīpahulu and the hospitable natives who welcome all the malihini/newcomers.

The holiday season is soon upon us. Any LW residents who want to share aloha in hula with their family, friends or neighbors can call event coordinator Kaye Huff at 562 431-2242 or email Jojo@huiohula.com to book a holiday show.

Anyone who is interested in dancing Mele Kalikimaka may plan to come to class starting in October. For more information about classes, contact Huff. —Jojo Weingart