KAHEKILI

A unique historical and cultural experience!
Kumu Hula Hōkūlani Holt and hālau Pā'ū O Hi'iaka,
together with nā kumu hula Keali’i Reichel and Pali Ahue,
reconstruct the original hula drama Kahekili, which takes the audience into pre-contact Hawai'i through chant, kahiko (traditional hula), Hawaiian martial arts, and dramatic narrative.
Kahekili was one of Maui’s paramount chiefs, and his kingdom included all of the islands except Hawai'i Island. His influential rule provided the gateway for King Kamehameha the Great to eventually unify all of Hawai‘i.
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The chants and dances in Kahekili follow traditions and historical stylings, including ceremonies and cultural practices rarely performed on stage today.

Nationally recognized as an AMERICAN DANCE MASTERPIECE!*
Kahekili premiered on October 13 at Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater.
The program, commissioned by MACC and co-produced by MACC & Kauahea Inc., was made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts American Masterpiece: Dance Initiative, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts.

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KAHEKILI SCHEDULE (pdf)

May 8   
Presentation 1:30 pm, Hawaiian Hospitality Association Annual Conference
Honolulu, HI

May 25
Selected performance excerpts and discussion 2:00 pm
Great Hall, Four Season's Lodge at Koele, Lana‘i City, HI

June 21
Performance 7:00 pm, Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center,
Lihue, Kaua‘i, HI (Advance tickets available on Kauai thru June 20 at Hanalei Music in Hanalei, Bounty Music in Waipouli, Tropic Isle Music in Nawiliwili and Scotty's Music in Kalaheo. Tickets available at KCC-PAC box office day of show.)

Oct 11                                    
Performance 7:30 pm,  Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Kahului, Maui, HI  808-242-7469 (tickets on sale mid-August)

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* press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 6, 2006
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AWARDS $400,000 IN GRANTS SUPPORTING RECONSTRUCTION AND RESTAGING OF
SIGNIFICANT AMERICAN DANCE WORKS
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