I am currently in sabbatical from Hula. Because of my ongoing health issues, I have not been going to my regular hula practice. I visit my kumu as much as I can to keep my hula skills up, talk story, and because she is such a cool person. Who else can explain hula using a Star Trek analogy - that's my kumu!
One Thursday evening, in one of my visits with her, while preparing for an upcoming workshop with Loea Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, she told me about an opportunity to teach and that I should consider doing it.
Me.... teaching hula? I have never thought about that possibility at this point in my hula career; after all I am still a youngster compared to those with years and years of experience. And I am not actively dancing with the halau right now. Sure, I'm an active student of Loea, but I am out of practice.
After some thought and consultation with my very supportive and understanding husband, I decided to explore this opportunity. I met with Ilima, and she is very excited to start a hula program in her studio which is just minutes away from my home. Long story short, I am starting a new adventure... new beginnings. And I can restart a weekly hula practice again.
Keep in mind, I do not consider myself a kumu, maybe more an alaka'i-in-training. I still have a lot to learn!
Let's start!
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