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Our missions:
HULA/ TAHITIAN DANCE AND CULTURE
Through our passion for Polynesian dance and with aloha in our hearts, we strive to share our 'ike (knowledge) of the Polynesian culture, history, language. songs. dances, and stories to all.
• To make a positive impact with all whom we cross paths
• To share 'ike (knowledge) and perpetuate Polynesian culture • To teach and educate in a positive learning environment
• To lead by example and live with Polynesian values
** All hula/ Tahitian dance students will receive a handbook of proper cultural and dance protocols and rules of our halau and pupu ori. **
VALUES
We emphasize 12 key Hawaiian values of aloha (love), alaka'i (leadership), hanohano (dignity), ho'omau (perseverance/ persistence), ho'ohiki (keeping promises), ho'oheno (sincerely cherish), kokua (helpfulness), kuleana (concern/ responsiblity), kupono (honesty/ integrity), lokahi (balance/ unity/ harmony), and laulima (cooperation).
THEMES/ PROVERBS
E ho'omau i ka mo'omeheu Hawai'i. (To persist in the footprints (path) of our Hawaiian ancestors.)
E ola mau na leo kupuna. (The voices of our kupuna live.)
E pulama na ʻopio. E pulama na kupuna. (Treasure the youth. Treasure the elders/ancestors/grandparents.)
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'Ohana Arts & Hula Studio. All rights reserved.
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