Learning Hula - Classes
- Keikis (children) ages 3-12
- Teens ages 13-17
- Wahine (women) ages 18 and over
Dance classes are offered for each age category above through the City of Ontario Parks and Recreation program. Although there is a separate class for the group, all haumanas (students) will need to enroll in the beginning "Hula For All Ages" class to learn basic steps. The director will determine advancement to the next level. Classes are also available in Riverside and Beaumont. For more information, please contact Director Kalei.
All Classes require a 3-ring binder for students to keep all handouts & study guides. Basics, vocabulary terms, songs, history, and chants will be taught accordingly
| Day | Time | Age | Class | Location |
| Monday | 1:00pm-2:00pm |
55 + | Seniors | Riverside (La Sierra Senior Center) |
| Tuesday | 5:15pm-6:15pm 6:15pm-7:15pm 7:15pm-8:30pm |
4-12 6-12 14+ |
Youth 1 Youth 2 Teens |
Ontario (Westwind - Center) |
| Wednesday | 5:30pm-6:25pm 6:30pm-7:45pm |
4-12 15+ |
Youth Adult |
Riverside (Reid Park) |
| Thursday | 6:15pm-7:15pm 7:15pm-8:30pm |
13 + | Adult 1 Adult 2 |
Ontario (Westwind - Center) |
| Friday | 6:00pm-6:55pm 7:00pm-8:00pm |
4-12 13 + |
Youth Adult |
Beaumont (Chatigny Center) |
- Youth 1: Learn basic steps while coordinate hands, hip, & feet. Mixed songs of traditional & contemporary, learn meaning of each songs & telling the story through dance. Slow to medium pace. ‘Auana ( modern Hula) only. Some fun fast paced dances may be taught (Tahitian).
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Youth 2: Learn more advanced basic combination steps. Kahiko (ancient Hula) is introduced, singing/chanting required. Introduction of implements.
Pre-requisite: Youth 1 or instructor approval -
Youth 3: For students advancing from Youth 2. Class is more demanding in learning dance steps & chants. Language is important. Though this course is more serious, fun is also a requirement.
Pre-requisite: Youth 2 or instructor approval. - Adult 1: Learn basic steps while coordinating hands, hips, & feet. Learn meaning of songs & history (if applicable). Songs taught for appropriate age level as well as traditional yet fun vintage songs.
- Adult 2: Advanced steps added. Introduction of implements. Learn to coordinate while using implements. More studying required.
Pre-requisite: Adult 1 or instructor approval. - Intermediate: Vigorous & demanding workout & studying of Hula & its history. All Haumanas (students) must own their own implements & adornments.
Pre-requisite: instructor approval