Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani, under the direction of kumu hula Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza, finished third at the annual Hula Oni E competition held over the weekend at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on O‘ahu. Based in Hanapepe, more than a hundred family
Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani, under the direction of kumu hula Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza, finished third at the annual Hula Oni E competition held over the weekend at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on O‘ahu.
Based in Hanapepe, more than a hundred family and friends made the trip to support the 21 dancers who participated in the weekend competition.
Madison Torres-Lopez was the halau’s entrant as a Kaikamahine soloist, her auana presentation of “E Huli Ho‘i Mai” pleasing the crowd with its fun and entertaining performance.
Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani finished third in both the kahiko and auana performances.
The dancers have been practicing since January and their hard work paid off with the third place finishes, states a release from the halau.
Halau Na Mamo‘o Pu‘uanahulu under the direction of kumu hula Sonny Ching picked up top honors for both kahiko and auana with kumu hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes leading Halau Ka La ‘Onohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e to second place in both categories.
Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani dancers taking the stage include Kaimalie Alquiza, Koanilea Alquiza-Kenney, Alana Bailey, Jayel Balaan, Jamelyn DeCosta-Caalim, Kamalei Estrella, Chyna Fernandez, Jaylin Gutierrez-Sablan, Jordyn Kahananui, Kaira Kelekoma, Kailee Nii, J-Cey Lyn Oligo, Jassy Lou Oligo, Victoria Perreira, Tiana Rita, Kaui Samio, Tavehi Tafiti, Taryn Taguma, Torres-Lopez, Lilinoe Wilson and Brittney Yoshida. Kamaluli“a Alquiza-Kenney was the kumu kokua.
