Tehani Rules to live by...
AKAHAI E NĀ HAWAIʻI We shall be meek and kind
LŌKAHI A KŪLIKE We shall live in harmony & unity
ʻOLUʻOLU KA MANAʻO We shall be pleasant & kind
HAʻAHAʻA KOU KŪLANA We shall be humble & modest
AHONUI A LANAKILA Have patience and perseverance
-Aunty Pilahi Paki
Be humble in your dance and reflect that in your life. Arrogance is not a cute look. And humbleness is much prettier.
-Aunty Kumu Julie
Halau Policies
Kumu's blessings
If you are asked to perform outside of halau events you must seek blessing first. We want to make sure you present well and properly adorned in the correct costuming per dance. You wouldn't want to be caught in a hula costume dancing a tahitian piece. It's a poor reflection on halau.
If you are seeking outside training from other dancers/teachers you need the blessing from Kumu. Otherwise there will be an issue on who you represent.
You must also under no circumstances communicate with a judge for advice for an upcoming competition. Your communication could jeopardize halau.
If you move away and are switching to another group you will need blessings from both kumu. It's just pono and is a necessity on all parties.
Halau Gear
Hula Class- Halau Shirt, Pa'u skirt, Pua in hair.
Tahitian Class- Kinderhula white pareo, Keiki grey, Vahine Black. Halau Shirt or Tank. Pua in hair.
Hair should be tied back in bun or ponytail.
When competing or performing at Poly events please no bright or dark nail polish. Nude, french tip or natural are accepted.
Jewelry: none with the acception of wedding bands. You may wear hawaiian heirloom jewelry for your hula auana.
It is mandatory for dancer and supporters to wear halau gear at competitions.
Studio Holiday/Closures
New Years Week
MLK 3 Day Weekend
President's Day 3 Day Weeked
Easter Week
Memorial 3 Day Weekend
Independence 3 Day Weekend
Labor 3 Day Weekend
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Week
Christmas Week
video recording
No sharing choreo on Social media. Recordings are acceptable for personal home study ONLY.
Waitroom
There is a waitroom for parents to observe from on a first come first serve basis. No parents should be in the studio dance room unless you are dancing.
parking
Parents can park on the street, back lot and side lot by the Optometry office. The side lot by our door is for staff.
School Names
Hula School
Hula Halau O Kahealani
Pupu 'Ori Tahitian School
Merahi O Tehani
Dancer Motto
"Cuteness is key" -said one keiki back in 2007