Class Schedule (Oregon & Hawai'i)
Ashland, Oregon
Pre-registration required for all classes. To enroll, click the green button below, then select the Pay Now button with the correct class name/location, and fill out the registration form if you're new.
Keiki Hula Class for ages 5-10, starts September 2
15-Week Session ~ $225
Tuesdays, 4:15 - 5:15 pm | Sept 2 - Dec 16 (no class Nov 25)
In a fun and supportive environment, our keiki students learn basic hula steps and hand motions, how to coordinate the movements of the hands and feet, rhythm and musicality, the art of storytelling through hula dances, and Hawaiian songs and words. Our keiki also learn about the spirit of aloha... friendliness, kindness, and care for one another.
Questions? Please email class instructor Tia Lehua McLean here or call 541-301-1358.
Fall Session for Ashland Adult classes starts October 8
Community Hula - All Levels Welcome! (Ashland)
10-Week Session ~ $188
Wednesdays, 4:45 - 6:15 pm | Oct 8 - Dec 17 (no class Nov 26)
Papa Pala'a provides an opportunity for all our haumana to dance together, regardless of level or years of experience or age. Brand new beginners, as well as kane, wahine, and opio (youth 12+) are welcome to attend. This mixed-level class for beginners to advanced beginners offers ample repetition to reinforce skills and retention. Our students gain a strong foundation in hula basics, including steps, hula dances appropriate to this level in both kahiko and 'auana styles, and an introduction to oli (Hawaiian chant).
Intermediate Hula - wahine, by invitation (Ashland)
10-Week Session ~ $188
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8 pm pm | Oct 8 - Dec 17 (no class Nov 26)
Papa Palapalai is open to makuahine with 3 or more years of hula experience and with Kumu's permission or invitation. Our core curriculum is the same as other classes, including oli, hula kāhiko, and hula 'auana, with an opportunity for more vigorous hulas and haki kino, as well as an introduction to hula protocol.
Questions? Please email Lisa Bailey here or call 541-363-6897.
Kapa'au, Hawai'i
Fall Session starts September 2
Community Hula - All Levels Welcome! (Kapa'au)
14-Week Session ~ $225
Tuesdays, 5-6:30 pm | Sept 2 - Dec 16 (no class Sept 23 & Nov 25)
* Drop-in rate: $22/class (cash or Venmo only)
* Pay in full by clicking the green button below.
* Pay monthly: $72/month (cash or check to Integral Dance)
This class provides a supportive and encouraging space for all haumana hula to dance together, regardless of level or years of experience or age. This mixed-level class is for brand new students, beginners, and those who want to learn hula at a more relaxed pace, with ample repetition to reinforce skills and retention. Our students gain a strong foundation in hula basics, including steps, hula dances appropriate to this level in both kahiko and 'auana styles, and an introduction to oli (Hawaiian chant).
Pre-registration required for all classes. To enroll, click the green button below, then select the Pay Now button with the correct class name/location, and fill out the registration form if you're new.
Studio Locations:
Ashland, Oregon: All classes held at Oak Street Dance Studio, 1287 Oak St, Ashland.
Kapa'au, Hawai'i: Classes are held at Kumu's private residence. Address and directions will be emailed to you after you register / pay.
Your Kumu: All classes are under the direction and guidance of our Kumu, Andrea Kamalani Luchese. Ashland classes are co-taught by our Alaka'i, Tia Lehua McLean & Lisa Bailey. In person Kapa'au classes are taught by Kumu Andrea.
Payment Policy: There will be no refunds or credits issued once you pay. No one turned away due to limited funds. Some partial scholarships are available for Ashland haumana, as funds are available in our non-profit Kapi'oanuenue. Work or other trades available with Kumu Andrea for Kapa'au students on an as-needed basis.
Questions? Please email Kumu Andrea.