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Tuesdays

6:15-7:15pm

PAPA KUPUKUPU

• Women 13+ yrs

• Beg skill level

• Learn choreography in kahiko & ʻauana

• Limited performances

7:30-8:30pm

PAPA KOA

• Men 13+ yrs

• All skill levels

• Learn footwork, names of steps, ʻoli & protocol

• Performing class

Wednesdays

6:30-7:30pm

PAPA ʻOHE 

• Girls & boys 6-12 yrs

• Int/Adv skill levels

• Learn advanced choreography in kahiko & ʻauana

• Invitation only

• Performing class

7:30-8:30pm
PAPA ʻAʻALIʻI
Women 13-55 yrs
Intermiediate skill level
• Learn choreography in kahiko & ʻauana
Invitation only
Performing class

Thursdays

9:00-10:00am

PAPA KŪKUI  

• Women 55+ yrs

• All skill levels 

• Learn footwork, names of steps, ʻoli & protocol

• Learn choreography in kahiko & ʻauana

• Performing class

** Foundations class is not required to enroll in this class

5:15-6:15pm 

PAPA ʻILIMA

• Girls 6-12 yrs

• Beg/Int skill level

• Learn choreography in kahiko & ʻauana

• Limited performances 

6:30-7:30pm

 FOUNDATIONS  

• Women & men 13+ yrs

• Learn basic footwork, names of steps, introductory ʻoli & protocol

• Learn beginning choreography to ʻauana only

• Non-performing class

** All students begin in this class until placed in a class by the discretion of the kumu

7:30-8:30pm

PAPA MAILE

• Women 13+ yrs

• Adv skill level

• Requires high commitment level

• Learn advanced choreography in kahiko & ʻauana

• Invitation only

• Performing class

FAQ'S

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO MY FIRST CLASS?

  • Wear a comfortable t-shirt and leggings/athletic shorts. 

  • Bring a pāʻū (skirt) or pareo (sarong) if you have one. If you do not own a pāʻū or pareo, we will provide loaners until you are able to purchase one.

  • Bring a bottle of water, hand towel, and baby wipes (as we dance barefoot).

WHAT IS THE COST OF TUITION?

Please contact us directly for tuition rates. Discounts will apply for additional family members living in the same household. There is a one-time family registration fee of $20. 

Do you offer private classes?

Yes, we offer private one-on-one instruction at hourly or half-hour allotted time slots.

WHAT IF I AM AN EXPERIENCED DANCER?

Every school/hālau has a unique style and traditions. The foundations class is required for all new students to become accustomed to KHOI. As an experienced dancer you may progress more quickly and placed in a class sooner.

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