Ka Lā Kapu Polynesian Dance School

Join us for an exciting 2 hour presentation this year at the State Fair! We will be there this Thursday from 4-6pm at the Indian Village. We will be asking the audience to to join us to learn 2 songs so don’t miss out! Visit statefair.exponm.com for a full line up of all the amazing talent this year. 🧡 We can’t wait to share our aloha with you! @nmstatefair @kalakapuabq

Join us for an exciting 2 hour presentation this year at the State Fair! We will be there this Thursday from 4-6pm at the Indian Village. We will be asking the audience to to join us to learn 2 songs so don’t miss out! Visit statefair.exponm.com for a full line up of all the amazing talent this year. 🧡 We can’t wait to share our aloha with you! @nmstatefair @kalakapuabq

Aloha! Albuquerque the Magazine is taking votes on Best of the City for 2021!

This year has definitely been an exciting one, and we can’t wait to keep pushing through all this excitement with you, our ohana. 🌺🤍

Please vote for us and our family @wowwowlemonadealbuquerque !!

Mahalo nui loa, and aloha! 💕✨

Hawaiian Love & Romance: Lecture By Lehua Lopez

Almost every Hawaiian song is a love song! So much of our music describes the love, not only between people, but also the love, the aloha, Hawaiians have for the land, the ocean, the forests, fish, birds and flowers. So many songs evoke the memories of an early romance or the remembrances of a long-time love. Come hear the music, the words, the feelings so deeply expressed in the melodies and hula of the Islands. And, finally, let Lehua Lopez also delight you with the naughty side of Hawaiian Love & Romance!

When: Saturday, July 31st
Time: 2:30-4pm
Where: Ka Lā Kapu 2500 San Mateo Pl. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110

Hawaiian Love & Romance: Lecture By Lehua Lopez

Almost every Hawaiian song is a love song! So much of our music describes the love, not only between people, but also the love, the aloha, Hawaiians have for the land, the ocean, the forests, fish, birds and flowers. So many songs evoke the memories of an early romance or the remembrances of a long-time love. Come hear the music, the words, the feelings so deeply expressed in the melodies and hula of the Islands. And, finally, let Lehua Lopez also delight you with the naughty side of Hawaiian Love & Romance!

When: Saturday, July 31st
Time: 2:30-4pm
Where: Ka Lā Kapu 2500 San Mateo Pl. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110

Mahalo to @kalama_polynesian_dancers for inviting us to attend this amazing workshop! Mauruuru @jesyymc and @sefadrums for sharing your knowledge for the Tahitian culture. We were so happy to attend a workshop after a long year of uncertainty. It felt great to share space with others who have the same love and passion that we have for the Polynesian culture. #oritahiti #halaukalamastudios #kalakapu @meiguey @kaleonahenaheloa @kellicano

Mahalo to @kalama_polynesian_dancers for inviting us to attend this amazing workshop! Mauruuru @jesyymc and @sefadrums for sharing your knowledge for the Tahitian culture. We were so happy to attend a workshop after a long year of uncertainty. It felt great to share space with others who have the same love and passion that we have for the Polynesian culture. #oritahiti #halaukalamastudios #kalakapu @meiguey @kaleonahenaheloa @kellicano

Rest in Paradise Haunani-Kay Trask. 🌈 🌺 🙏🏼

Haunani-Kay Trask
October 3, 1949 - July 3, 2021

A lifelong scholar and activist, Haunani-Kay Trask was an early and fearless leader of the Hawaiian sovereignty movement, fighting for self-determination of the Hawaii people. A founding member Ka Lahui Hawai'i, the state’s largest sovereignty organization, Trask spoke and wrote boldly about Native Hawaiian rights, institutional racism, gender discrimination and the United Nations Declaration on the rights of the Indigenous Peoples. She often drew ire for her criticism of the United States; responding to disapproval that her harsh approach was “un-Hawaiian,” Trask one famously responded: “I am not soft. I am not sweet.”

The University of Hawaii-Mānoa, where Trask was a tenured professor for more than 30 years, credits her with co-founding the contemporary field of Hawaiian studies, as she was the founding director of the Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies on the Mānoa campus.

Additionally, she wrote two books of poetry (“Light in the Crevice Never Seen” and “Night is a Sharkskin Drum”) and a collection of politically provocative essays, “From a Native Daughter: Colonialism and Sovereignty in Hawaii.” She also co-wrote and co-produced the award-winning documentary “Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation,” which premiered in 1994. She is widely considered one of the most influential women in Hawaiian history.

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@usatoday recognized 10 Mana Wahine in their 2020 “Hawaiʻi Women of the Century” article.

“Pele Stories and Sacred Places," a lecture by Hawaiian anthropologist, Kumu Lehua Lopez

at Ka La Kapu (abqpolynesia.com), 2500 San Mateo Pl. NE, Albuquerque NM 87110
Saturday, June 26th (last Saturday of this month),
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm,
Fee is $10/sliding scale (whatever you can afford).

In this first class, Lehua will take you on a guided journey across the islands to experience the mysticism and wonder of Pele, the Volcano Goddess, and Her sister Hi`iaka, the Lightning Goddess. “Pele Stories and Sacred Places" includes a presentation about Pele, Her sister-and-brother deities, Her kino lau (body forms), and native ecosystem spiritual connections in wahi pana (special places) across Hawai`i Nei.

“Pele Stories and Sacred Places," a lecture by Hawaiian anthropologist, Kumu Lehua Lopez

at Ka La Kapu (abqpolynesia.com), 2500 San Mateo Pl. NE, Albuquerque NM 87110
Saturday, June 26th (last Saturday of this month),
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm,
Fee is $10/sliding scale (whatever you can afford).

In this first class, Lehua will take you on a guided journey across the islands to experience the mysticism and wonder of Pele, the Volcano Goddess, and Her sister Hi`iaka, the Lightning Goddess. “Pele Stories and Sacred Places" includes a presentation about Pele, Her sister-and-brother deities, Her kino lau (body forms), and native ecosystem spiritual connections in wahi pana (special places) across Hawai`i Nei.

We’re already so close to the beginning of July! Crazy how time flies 🦋🤍

Make sure to order our special edition Pride lei while they’re still here! Hele ha’aheo (strut!) with a beautifully handcrafted
🌈 RAINBOW 🌈
ribbon lei!

You can even get them custom to match YOUR pride flag! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️
👉🏽Click👈🏽 the link to place your order: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePZIHHP_47rtxrAsYu3clFcPi5TY0Liezy-84N1N45d6NSrQ/viewform

Stay tuned in to our stories as well, for some 💥flash culture lessons💥, upcoming events, and more!

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Don’t forget that Open Enrollment season is close, and we’d be so excited to share our 🌺aloha🌺 with you! Stop by the link in our bio for the info you need 🤙🏽

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#pride #mahu #hawaiian #hula #lgbtq #haaheo #linkinbio #lei #gaypride #lesbianpride #transgender #q***r

Ka Lā Kapu Polynesian Dance School updated their info in the about section.

Ka Lā Kapu Polynesian Dance School updated their info in the about section.

It’s that time of year—we are excited to announce our July 2021 open enrollment, where we welcome new haumāna (students) to Ka Lā Kapu!

We offer open enrollment only once or twice a year, and space is limited, so please fill out the form provided to reserve your space today! No dance experience is necessary, only an open heart and an interest in learning.

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At Ka Lā Kapu, we value staying true to the cultures of Polynesia as much as possible. We embrace every one of all ages that are interested in learning more about the Polynesian cultures. As a practicing haumāna, you will have the opportunity to learn the technique of multiple Polynesian dances along with connecting spiritually to the ‘aina (land), our kūpuna (ancestors), and stories of the maoli (native people). Not only will you become a second ‘ohana (family), you will also have an opportunity to join in the beautiful efforts to perpetuate the Polynesian culture to our beloved communities.

It’s that time of year—we are excited to announce our July 2021 open enrollment, where we welcome new haumāna (students) to Ka Lā Kapu!

We offer open enrollment only once or twice a year, and space is limited, so please fill out the form provided to reserve your space today! No dance experience is necessary, only an open heart and an interest in learning.

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSdAUluMgfgbo4_-QRvPeI3eei8RBVnOdR07plZYhJjgpAU1RQ%2Fviewform%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR26fk83rZH6H7lId2bKKitmPelpoeT5vTulf6_zde_0ZmSUR7Tr7bYmyXo&h=AT1KnrEUQmS0JSLHLZljUTMts5zhp6MWnFb_kv87SCE-PxdcshWQjlO1-7yBQGoEpcCThemaGddeP5PYkEbBm0_5UQnmkwz2N5DDtmXPPTdMZfNBo5hO9p7PUmV8sBVeTdJn

At Ka Lā Kapu, we value staying true to the cultures of Polynesia as much as possible. We embrace every one of all ages that are interested in learning more about the Polynesian cultures. As a practicing haumāna, you will have the opportunity to learn the technique of multiple Polynesian dances along with connecting spiritually to the ‘aina (land), our kūpuna (ancestors), and stories of the maoli (native people). Not only will you become a second ‘ohana (family), you will also have an opportunity to join in the beautiful efforts to perpetuate the Polynesian culture to our beloved communities.

Aloha!

If you're interested in pre-ordering your pride lei, please use the link below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePZIHHP_47rtxrAsYu3clFcPi5TY0Liezy-84N1N45d6NSrQ/viewform

Proceeds will go to Equality NM and to our schools upcoming ‘uniki (graduation). 🤙🏼

It feels so good to be able to perform again! Mahalo to Mountainair for inviting us to your multicultural festival. @verar2004 @datyokai @kellicano @meiguey @kaleonahenaheloa

Join us one week from today to celebrate Asian Pacific Islanders Month!! Our haumāna from all classes will be performing for you as you stop by and get your lemonade from our family @wowwowlemonadealbuquerque and snack on some spam musubi from @alohamosubis. We even will have our bruddah from @_alohawerx promoting his auto detailing business! 🤙🏼

Come kanikapila with us and learn more about our school and what we have planned for the future. 🌈 🌴 🌺 🧡

Join us one week from today to celebrate Asian Pacific Islanders Month!! Our haumāna from all classes will be performing for you as you stop by and get your lemonade from our family @wowwowlemonadealbuquerque and snack on some spam musubi from @alohamosubis. We even will have our bruddah from @_alohawerx promoting his auto detailing business! 🤙🏼

Come kanikapila with us and learn more about our school and what we have planned for the future. 🌈 🌴 🌺 🧡

Hau’oli lā makuahine!! (Happy Mother’s Day!) Here is a tribute to all the makuahine in Ka Lā Kapu! 💐💕

Happy Earth Day! 🌍

#Repost @pahikicaskets with @make_repost
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Mama Earth isn’t something external to our elemental reality. She is we, and we can protect the 🌍 by committing to not only living eco-conscious lives, but also doing no harm in death. Green burial, biodegradable caskets & shrouds, Recompose @recomposelife, Aquamation, and more, are just a few ways to leave the lightest possible touch. In the wise words of @outsidetheboxcaskets ‘leave a legacy, not a footprint’ #aina #ainastewardship #environmentalstewardship #malamahonua #malamaaina #alohaaina #sustainabledeathcare #greenburial

Happy Earth Day! 🌍

#Repost @pahikicaskets with @make_repost
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Mama Earth isn’t something external to our elemental reality. She is we, and we can protect the 🌍 by committing to not only living eco-conscious lives, but also doing no harm in death. Green burial, biodegradable caskets & shrouds, Recompose @recomposelife, Aquamation, and more, are just a few ways to leave the lightest possible touch. In the wise words of @outsidetheboxcaskets ‘leave a legacy, not a footprint’ #aina #ainastewardship #environmentalstewardship #malamahonua #malamaaina #alohaaina #sustainabledeathcare #greenburial

We are all booked up for our Lei making workshop❣️❣️❣️We are so grateful for all the support and can’t wait to make lei with all of you. 💕

If you missed out on reserving your spot, DM us and we will schedule another class soon!

We are all booked up for our Lei making workshop❣️❣️❣️We are so grateful for all the support and can’t wait to make lei with all of you. 💕

If you missed out on reserving your spot, DM us and we will schedule another class soon!

We are thrilled to be able to Celebrate this years May Day Lei Day with a Lei making workshop! Your choice between a single ribbon or eyelash lei (your color of choice) along with a lecture about the significance of lei and Lei Day from our favorite Aunty Lehua, Hawaiian anthropologist, all for $25!🌺 perfect time for graduation season or just to wear in honor of Lei Day❣️

Proceeds for this fundraiser will go to our students ‘uniki (graduation ceremony) this fall! 🍁

Space is limited to 15 people so DM to reserve your spot today!

MAHALO FOR ALL YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! 🤙🏼🌈

We are thrilled to be able to Celebrate this years May Day Lei Day with a Lei making workshop! Your choice between a single ribbon or eyelash lei (your color of choice) along with a lecture about the significance of lei and Lei Day from our favorite Aunty Lehua, Hawaiian anthropologist, all for $25!🌺 perfect time for graduation season or just to wear in honor of Lei Day❣️

Proceeds for this fundraiser will go to our students ‘uniki (graduation ceremony) this fall! 🍁

Space is limited to 15 people so DM to reserve your spot today!

MAHALO FOR ALL YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! 🤙🏼🌈

Merrie Monarch competition will take place in June with no live audience

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Merrie Monarch competition will take place in June with no live audience The 57th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival will take place June 24-26 at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo, festival President Luana Kawelu confirmed Thursday afternoon.

HAUʻOLI LĀ ALOHA!! Happy Valentine’s Day! 💗 Our keiki classes had fun making Valentine’s Day lei and making cards. They also got some delicious sweets from their instructors at the end of class. We love teaching our kids about the meaning of aloha and sharing with others. ❤️💝💘❣️

Timeline Photos

Have you seen Mauna Loa this week? The winter snow is sticking around the summit of the world’s most massive active volcano and is easily visible from lower elevations. Mauna Loa (“long mountain”) last erupted in 1984 and almost reached Hilo. Learn more about the volcano’s fascinating eruptive history on the park’s Mauna Loa webpage, https://go.nps.gov/1uv9n1.

NPS Photo/J.Wei

#FindYourPark #RecreateResponsibly