February 2027
Hula Workshop with Kumu Hula Pele Kaio
Date: Thursday, February 11, 5-7:30 pm
Location: TBD (Ashland, Oregon).
Cost: $45. Pre-registration required.
We're excited to welcome Kumu Pele Kaio to the Rogue Valley for the first time! he will be offering a hula kahiko (ancient style) workshop in the traditions of Unukupukupu. This special opportunity will support dancers of all experience levels grow in their proficiency in hula and deepen in their understanding of ʻike Hawaiʻi.
All with prior hula experience are warmly welcome to attend.
To pay, please click green button below. You may also pay by cash, or check made out to Pele Kaio (bring the day of). If paying by cash or check, please email Kumu Andrea to register.
NEW students must fill out the Adult Registration & Liability Release Form here (scroll down below pay buttons to fill out the form.) If you have filled out the registration form before, you do not need to do it again. Mahalo!
* No one turned away due to finances. Please email kumuandrea@gmail.com for partial trade or sliding scale options.
About Kumu Pele
Pele Kaio, the youngest child of Lincoln Kaio and Kumu Hula Sissy Kaio, was born in Torrance, California, and raised in Carson, California. While his father hails from Lāʻia, Oʻahu, his mother's family, originally from Kaʻū, relocated to ʻAiea, Oʻahu, and later moved to California after World War II. After calling Hawaiʻi home for almost 20 years, Pele now lives in Honokaʻa with his wife Kēhau, daughter Lilinoe (Violet Ella), and son Kūhailimoe (Grayson Leo).
Pele is an ʻūniki ʻailolo (graduate) of Unukupukupu under the guidance of Dr. Taupōuri Tangarō. He holds an A.A.S. in Hula from Hawaiʻi Community College, a B.A. in Geography with a minor in Hawaiian Studies from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, and an M.A. in History & Culture from Union Institute & University.
Currently serving as the Kumu Hula of Unulau, a hālau hula based in Hilo and Waimea, Hawaiʻi, as well as Hālau O Lilinoe, with locations in California and Hawaiʻi. Pele is also an Associate Professor at Hawai’i Community College, where he teaches courses in Hula and Hawaiian Studies. Additionally, he serves as the high school hula teacher at Kanu O Ka ʻĀina Public Charter School in Waimea.
Hula Workshop with Kumu Pele
$45
October 2026
Ashland Hula Workshop with Kumu Andrea
Date: Sunday, October 4, 12-5 pm
Location: Oak Street Dance Studio, 1287 Oak St, Ashland. View map.
Cost: $65. Pre-registration required.
We're excited to welcome Kumu Andrea back to Ashland for a hula intensive! Kumu will teach an oli (chant) and hula kahiko (ancient style). This special opportunity will support dancers of all experience levels grow in their skill and proficiency.
All with prior hula experience are warmly welcome to attend.
To pay, please click green button below. You may also pay by cash, or check made out to Integral Dance (bring the day of). If paying by cash or check, please email Kumu Andrea to register.
NEW students must fill out the Adult Registration Form here (scroll down below pay buttons to fill out the form.) If you have filled out the registration form before, you do not need to do it again. Mahalo!
* No one turned away due to finances. Please email kumuandrea@gmail.com for partial trade or sliding scale options.
