We seek to become an impactful Hawaiian Cultural School found outside the State of Hawaii. We hope that it is through engaging the community-at-large that we can foster friendships across many cultures and create a "home away from home" for all who come through our hālau doors while perpetuation the rich and vast culture of the Hawaiian people.
Hālau Hō‘'ola Ka Mana O Hawai‘'i is a traditional hula hālau based in Houston, Texas. We are also an incorporated non-profit organization of the State of Texas. The hālau was founded by and is currently under the direction of Kumu Hula - Frank Keli'i Chang, III.
The name of the hālau, Hālau Hō'ola Ka Mana O Hawai'i, means "Resurrect the power of Hawaii -- the hula." Our mission is to create resource centers aimed at 1) preserving the past of Hawaiian culture; 2) perpetuating its future, and 3) educating a variety of haumāna about hula -- the power of Hawai'i.
All are welcome to join! Don't be "hilahila," or shy, about contacting us and finding out how you can get involved.
Kumu Hula, Frank Keli'iipihamekalokomaika'iikeaonei Chang III was born in Honolulu, O'ahu - Hawai'i, and has over 30 years of experience in teaching the Hawaiian Culture and has dedicated his entire life in perpetuating the Hawaiian Culture wherever he has lived and traveled.
In his youth, Frank was carefully trained and tutored by Mr. Newton Ka'anohi Hitchcock, Mrs. Rebeccah Kahale'eaokekaulike Bodnar, Mrs. Sara Moanikealaonapuamakahikina Wood-Nalua'i, Mr. Ainsley George Kananiokeakua Holokai, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chang Jr.
Frank's main purpose in teaching hula is to train future teachers to carry on the rich traditional heritage of his hula lineage.
In 1987, Hālau Hōʻola Ka Mana O Hawaiʻi was born. The hālau has performed throughout the State of Texas teaching traditional hula and spreading the true spirit of aloha. The hālau has participated at the prestigious Folklife Festival in San Antonio, and the world famous Dickens on the Strand in Galveston. The hālau has also performed at the world famous Kodak Hula Show in Waikīkī.
The hālau has also competed in many competitions in California and Hawaiʻi. In 2000, the hālau was invited to compete at the world famous Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. The hālau continues to compete and spread traditional Hawaiian Culture through hula throughout the State of Texas and beyond.
Rules.pdf
Aloha Kākou!
To the right you will find 4 icons that have all the information you'll need to enter our 3rd Annual Mana I Ka Hula Competition at the Stafford Performing Arts Centre located near the great city of Houston!
Please read all the information. This is a ONE DAY EVENT! So please get your applications in right away!
We are currently accepting applications up until January 1st, 2012!
Song selection sheets are due: February 1st, 2012
Factsheets are due: March 1st, 2012
Any changes concerning the competition will be forwarded to all applicants. through email or phone calls.
The Rules.pdf icon is general information about the competition.
The Application.pdf icon is information and forms to apply for the competition.
The Song Selection.pdf icon is tinformation and forms of your choice song selection for the competition.
The Factsheets.pdf icon is information and forms concerning your mele selections.
Application.pdf
Song Selection.pdf
Factsheets.pdf
The Hampton Inn is 2 miles from the Stafford Centre! Friendly staff! Clean rooms! Great Location!
Breakfast is included from 7:00 - 10:00 daily!
Indoor heated swimming pool!
The hotel is across the street from "China Bear" our official after competition restaurant!
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=HOUSTHX
Show your talent through your crafts and earn some kālā!!!
Deadline to mail in your application and check is:
Vendor Application 2012.pdf
IAH is making a transition from Continental Airlines to United Airlines Southwestern Hub. All major airlines operate into IAH, but United Airlines is the largest operational airline that has direct flights to and from all major cities throughout the U.S. including Hawaiʻi to Houston.
IAH is 38.8 miles (52 mins) to the Stafford Centre taking US-59 N. (no pay tolls) 41.1miles (50 mins) if you take the Sam Houston Parkway Tollway. Most tolls are $1.50. Toll cards are available if you rent a car.
HOU is 23.2 miles (32 mins) taking the Sam Houston Parkway Tollway. Southwest Airlines is the major operational airlines, although you may have to make a connection from another city before arriving to HOU.
All major airlines do operate to and from HOU, but most of them use a commuter airline for their services.
Tuesday
Adult Beginners HULA Class
1:00 - 2:30 P.M.
Students learn various styles of contemporary hulas.
Fee: $15.00 P er class!
Childrens HULA CLASS
7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Students learn language, history, and various styles of hulas.
Fee: Donations-Supplies for Halau
Saturday
Saturday is reserved for workshops and or private lessons.
Specialty workshops will be announced 3 months prior to the target date.
Kumu will be traveling to different cities to raise money for his 2012 Mana I Ka Hula Competition - Aug 4th, 2012, at the Stafford Performing Arts Theater.
Please call 817-532-8224 before
arriving in class. Sometime classes
may be cancelled due to
uncontrollable circumstances.
Wednesday
I ntermediate HULA Class
7:00 - 8:30 P.M.
Fee: $15.00 Per class!
Thursday
All ages TAHITIAN Class
7:00 - 8:15 P.M.
Students learn various styles of otea and aparima.
Fee: $15.00 Per Class!
Friday
Competition Adult Class
This class is for all students who are interested in competing at the Hula 'Oni E, Hula Competition in Honolulu, Hawai'i in Sept 2012.
Class is donations only. However, a student must be enrolled in a $15.00 class in order to qualify to join the team to compete.
All are welcome to join , whether you have some hula/dance experience or none at all! We will help to find you a class that suits you best. E-mail us at houstonhalau_gmail.com to see how we can get you started.
For more information email:
houstonhalau_gmail.com
