TGIFR!DAY | JUNE 10, 2016 | 7
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DENNIS FUJIMOTO TGIFR!DAY
Sheana Mata, Kelsey Hesapene
Guy Gonzalez, Alex Bensaid, Tyson Moises, Priscilla Aki, Maile Aki Chris Colacino, Matt Fernandez, Mario Tolentino
Emi Sakamoto
CELEBRATING 34 YEARS OF CULTURE AND DANCE
M Alanna Miyasaki, Helen Yamaguchi, Paula Alquiza
Jeremy Fife
Lily Glick, Madelynn Halladay
Aizlyn, Aisley Carineo
Mahina Henriques, Marley Pereira
Zephan Niheu-Kamaka, Jaymen Niheu-Kamaka, Xailen Niheu-Kamaka, Ashtin Kinimaka-Arano, Kapi Kenney
Finnley Steinberger, Anonui Emery
ore than a hundred young dancers took the stage during the Na Hula O Kaohikupakulani under the direction of Kumu Hula Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza Hula Hoike 2016. The event celebrates the halau’s 34th anniversary and showcased the achievements of its members as the halau takes a break for the summer. “As Kumu Hula, I continue to share Polynesian dance with my students as
I was taught by Na Kumu Hula Lovey Apana, Joseph Kahaulelio, Frank Kahala and Tahitian teacher Tetu Kameenui,” Kinimaka-Alquiza said. “Without their knowledge, expertise, and love for dance and culture, I could not have been here for as long as I have.” The hoike was also graced by the talent of No Te Here O Tiare, a halau from Oahu directed by Jason and Kaleinani Guillory Kinimaka.
Nia Genegabuas
Chyna Fernandez
Kale Kaui, Kumu Hula Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza
Jacqueline Sanchez, Naia Alohilani Genovia