Spend an evening with one of the Islands’ most important cultural treasures, a company of ten celebrated for its mastery of the hula dance and chant.
Kumu Hula N lani Kanaka’ole & Huihui Kanahele-Mossman, artistic directors
“Hula is a reflection of life. Hula is a way of telling history.” – Pua Kanaka‘ole
Halau O Kekuhi is celebrated for its mastery of the 'aiha'a style of hula (dance) and oli (chant). The 'aiha'a is a low-postured, vigorous style of hula that springs from the eruptive volcano goddess Pele and her sister goddess, Hi'iaka, characteristic of the creative forces on the island of Hawai’i.
The halau dates back to its founder Edith Kanaka’ole, one of the leaders of the Hawaiian cultural renaissance of the 1960’s and 1970’s. The halau's leadership and cultural heritage have been passed down through eight generations. Hawai’i's famous Merrie Monarch Festival takes place each year in Edith Kanaka’ole Stadium honoring her contributions to Hawaiian culture. The company of ten has earned national and international recognition for their art.
$39, $49, $100
Phone: 949-854-4646
Email: tickets@thebarclay.org
2018/04/21 - 2018/04/21
Irvine Barclay Theatre
4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
The nearest parking structure is at the corner of Campus and West Peltason, and is right next to the theater.
Please note that the parking structure is operated by UCI and not by Irvine Barclay Theatre.
$10 discounted pricing for Barclay performances - Inform attendant before paying
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We do not recommend parking in the shopping center across from the theater, as spaces are limited, and non-customer vehicles are subject to towing.