From Left to Right: Kumu Vincent, the matriarch of the Souza 'ohana Aunty Pauline Kau'inani Kekahuna Souza and Kumu BJ
Aloha...
Nā Kumu Hula BJ Kau'inaniokalani Souza & Vincent Iokimo Palenapa Souza invite you to celebrate and perpetuate all things Hawaiian (Nā Mea Hawai'i) through the artistry of the Hula as shared with them from their Kupuna (elders/ancestors).
With over 40 years of traditional Halau Hula foundation, Kumu Kau'inani and Kumu Iokimo received their nurtured training from their Tutu Wahine Pauline Kailiha'o Kekahuna affectionately known as "Aunty Pauline", Kahuna Nui/Kumu Hula John Keolamaka'ainana Lake, Kumu Hula Leilani Sharpe Mendez, Kumu Hula Kaulana Kasparovitch & Kumu Hula William " Sonny" Kahakuleilehua Ching.
Nā haumana (students) experienc Mo'o'lelo (history), Mo'omeheu (culture), 'ōlelo Hawaii (Hawaiian language), oli (chant) and mele (song).
A'a i ka hula,
waiho ka hilahila i ka hale
When one wants to dance the hula, bashfulness should be left at home... 'Ōlelo No'eau
"It's my kuleana, my responsibility, to teach.
But, it is also my kuleana, my priveledge, to do so..."
Kumu Hula Vince Iokimo Souza
Papa Hula
Kūpuna
55 years of age plus.
Mākuahine
30 years of age to 54 years of age.
'Ōpio / Wāhine
16 years of age to 29 years of age.
Kaikamāhine
5 years of age to 15 years of age.
"There is an essence about a women who is a hula dancer, as well as men. When they walk around, you just know. And being a hula dancer is not only dancing the hula, it’s a lifestyle. It’s how you conduct yourself – respecting others, respecting yourself. It’s a part of who you are… "
Kumu Hula BJ Ka'uinani Souza
Supporting Organizations
www.officeoflivingarts.org
www.kailiha'ohula.org
#702-449-3572
www.lasvegashawaiiancivicclub.net/