On Wednesday night, Loganʻs kapa haka class had a showcase. Along with the higher level kapa haka class and a nice little "Hawaiian segment," they each had a 20 minute-ish slot to perform what they had learned throughout the semester. It was really cool! Ricky (Leoʻs bf) and I arrived at the concert chamber an HOUR before it was going to start. Talk about dedication. The doors opened at 6:40 and by that time, people were everywhere waiting to get inside. It was a pretty big event.
The first part featured a contemporary haka class where the art of haka was mixed with contemporary styles of dancing.... it was pretty interesting!
Next, Loganʻs beginning kapa haka class performed. Check it out :)
E Te Atua
E Ko Te Tui
E Noho Tuheitia
They did so good! Next, came the Taonga Pūoro section... treasured instruments. Majority of it sounded like birds or the winds. Very soft, subtle sounds resembling nature.
The Hawaiian section came next! Aunty Noenoe and Keao NeSmith each performed a hula. Keao performed a kahiko number in which he chanted for himself while he danced. Snapshots of lava and Pele were in the background. Aunty Noenoe performed Manu ʻOʻo with the vocal help of Logan, Kara, Kamakana, and Keao. It was beautiful! Then, as their "hana hou" number, they all danced Kauluwehi o Ke Kai, which they learned an hour before performance time :)
We ended the night by all going to celebrate at the Hilly bar. It was awesome! :)
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