Joining the Performance Group
Emerald 'Āina Hula Dancers
As an active consistent hula studies student, you'll also have the opportunity to perform with Emerald 'Āina Hula Dancers. Once you have danced for six consecutive months in the program you may be eligible to perform if interested. If you are interested after your three months of attending classes, please speak with Amanda. Not all hula studies students perform, but many are involved in different ways.
Performing with the group requires you to purchase your own attire, adornments, and any associated travel fees which are additional fees on top of the monthly program. We do get group discounts and try to keep the attire and adornments reasonable.
You'll also be expected and required to attend practices outside of class time and rehearsals for upcoming performances. Most of our performances at festivals are in the spring or summer. We occasionally do performances at assisted living facilities and for schools as well throughout the year. You can decide which type of performance you would like to do and which ones you might not want to. You have a choice when it comes to the types of performances you might do.
You will be required to attend practices outside of class time for whichever events you would like to do. If you do not attend practices, you will not be able to perform. The instructor has final say if you are able to perform certain dances as many factors are considered beyond technique. Outdoor festivals in the Coastal heat in particular are a factor in some dancers' abilities, health wise, to do especially with our faster hula numbers.
We may also have guest instructors or special workshops throughout the year with Kumu's for an additional fee that you'll be specially invited to as serious hula dancers!