Tuesday, May 6, 2008

WANNA HULA PRESS RELEASE: Pacific Weddings

May 05, 2008

Reception Entertainment : Hula

Dsc_4375_2 Hula is a captivating dance, famously said to be the heartbeat of Hawai‘i, as it speaks the language of the heart. As a visitor to the islands, you will leave changed forever once you begin to comprehend the depth of the Hawaiian culture. The modern day wedding gives the ancient Hawaiian hula a contemporary stage upon which to perform. Those of you that have watched the graceful and swift movements of the hula know how thrilling the performance is— a true cause for celebration.

In the days leading up to your wedding in Hawaii, a loose itenerary for your guests will give them a chance to intermingle and get a feel for the islands. Brides are always looking for a special way to spend the day with their maids, beyond spa treatments and sun-bathing! We love the idea of getting your girlfriends together for a hula lesson. Sarah Chang, owner of Wanna Hula in Honolulu offers individual and group lessons, performances, and audience participation lessons, always entertaining!

For the bold ones, consider the Ku‘uipo (sweetheart) package, in which Sarah will teach you to dance the hula at your wedding to
surprise your husband and thank your loved ones! Otherwise the ladies in the bridal party can enjoy a day of dancing under the sun for your eyes only. xo Shaunna

Friday, May 2, 2008

Hawaii Polynesian Luau Show

April 27, 2008: Hawaii Pacific University's "Splash Bash"

Polynesian dance entertainment provided by Wanna Hula Productions
at Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park.

Photos:
Fire Knife Dancer swallows fire.
Tahitian Dancer shakes her hips.












































Affordable Oahu Photography by: Crystal Vara Fukata

Friday, April 11, 2008

NEW! Keiki Hula/Tahitian Combo Class

Does your keiki “Wanna Hula?”

Bond with your child while learning hula & Tahitian together!

WHO: Children ages 4+
WHAT: Keiki Hula/Tahitian Combo Class
WHERE: 401 Kamakee Street, 2nd Floor, Room 204
WHEN: Thursdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
COST: $10

REGISTER:
Call Toll Free
1-877-677-HULA (4852)
or 677-7341

Oahu Tahitian Class: Saturday, April 5, 2008

Aloha Carlie, Elaine, Emi, Hiromi, Jodi, Melody & N-

Here's a review of the steps we did in Saturday's Tahitian/Hula Combo Class:

1. Fa`arapu: Tahitian hip circles
2. Tamau: Move hips from side to side
3. Toma: Double bump
4. Varu: Figure 8
5. Afata: Box

You can purchase nice Tahitian drum music from I-Tunes. Try "Bora Bora (Tahitian Drums)" by The Polynesians.

Love,
Sarah

Monday, March 31, 2008

Honolulu Hula Class: March 29, 2008

Hi Carlie, Elaine, Miho & Mina,


Keiko, Mayumi and Kayoko learn Maunaleo hula in Oahu, Hawaii.


Jamey learns Maunaleo hula in honor of her father.

Maunaleo lyrics/
This song was written by Keali`i Reichel for his mother. In Maunaleo, he compares his mother to the beautiful Maunaleo mountain. See Keali`i Reichel's Maunaleo hula video.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Hawaii Hula & Tahitian Class: March 15 & 22, 2007

Aloha Mina/Hiromi, Kumiko & Sandy:

Ku`u Hoa Lyrics
Tyler Gilman and Yu Ishizaki do a lively version of this song, available on ITunes.


Ku`u Hoa music by Sistah Robi above.

Love,
Sarah

Saturday, March 15, 2008

"Wanna Hula" is on Japan's Popular Aloha Street Site!

Aloha~

Check out our new Hawaii Hula/Tahitian classes for keiki and adults here (Japanese Site):


WHAT: Hawaii Hula/Tahitian combo classes
WHERE: 401 Kamakee St. 2nd Floor
WHEN:
Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adults
Thursdays: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Keiki and parents
COST: $10

Aloha Street is one of Japan's most popular Hawaii travel magazines and sites.
http://www.aloha-street.com/whatshot/2008/03/

Love,
Sarah

ヒーリングアカデミー・ハワイ・バイ・リニューでフラ教室スタート

2008年3月13日 09:35 | オアフ島 学校、教室

sarah_artistic-166x250.jpg ハワイに古代から伝わるヒーリング術「ロミロミ」のワークショップで知られている「ヒーリングアカデミー・ハワイ・バイ・リニュー」では、新しく子ども向けのケイキ・フラと一般クラスのフラのクラスを3月より開始した。
  一般向けフラのクラスは毎週水曜18:30から1時間、ケイキ・フラは毎週木曜18:30から1時間で、インストラクターは、日本のフラ雑誌などにも登場 した経歴を持つサラ・チャンが担当。子どもの頃から、数々のフラやタヒチアン・ダンスのコンテストで入賞した経験を持つサラは、ハワイ大学で小学校の教員 資格も取得しており、子どもとの触れ合いを得意としている。
 料金は、1レッスン(1時間)$10。在住者から旅行者まで、誰でも気軽に参加することができる。予約は電話589-2221、またはメールで受け付けている。

ヒーリングアカデミー・ハワイ・バイ・リニュー
Healing Academy Hawaii by Reneux
住所:401 Kamakee St., Honolulu, HI 96814
電話:589-2221
http://www.healingacademyhawaii.com/