November 6, 7
& 8 Waikïkï Shell
Results
1. KULUWAIMAKA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Päkahi
Käne/‘Ölelo Award in Hula ‘Ölapa
Kulu-wai-maka Ka-pihe-nui Pälea (aka James Pälea Kuluwaimaka), Ka‘ü, Hawai‘i:
chanter, composer, and teacher at royal courts, Kamehameha IV through Kaläkaua
dynasty. Composed “housewarming” chants, opening ‘Iolani Palace, 1881.
Presented to Käne soloists with the highest achievement in combined language
scores.
Hawai‘i Käne Soloist:
Nä ‘Öpio ‘O
Ko’olau
James Dela
Cruz – Kumu Hula
Byron Bringas
Honolulu,
O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
Visiting Käne Soloist:
Hälau Hula
Kaläkaua
Ekko Ma‘e-ma‘e-ka-pua-o-ka-hala Ota-Kumu Hula
Masao
Olikaleonahenahehoapili Takagi
Urasoe,
Okinawa
2. MARY KAWENA PÜKU‘I ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Päkahi
Wahine/‘Ölelo Award in Hula ‘Ölapa
Mary Abigail Kawena‘ula-o-kalani-ahi‘aka-ika-poli-o-pele-ka-wahine‘ai-honua
Wiggin, Ka‘ü, Hawai‘i: teacher, chanter, composer, writer, translator
lexicographer, 20th century’s foremost Hawaiian scholar. She has
published many books, among which is the Hawaiian Dictionary, completed in 1957
with Dr. Samuel Elbert. Mentor of hula exponents such as the late Lokälia
Montgomery, Mary Kawena Pükui is widely recognized as the premier source of the
Hawaiian culture. Her daughter, Pat Bacon, continues her work.
Presented to Wahine soloists with the highest achievement in combined language
scores
Hawai‘i Wahine Soloist:
Hälau O Ka
Hanu Lehua
Kamaka Kukona
– Kumu Hula
Gerilyn Snow
Emata
Kahului,
Maui, Hawai‘i
Visiting Wahine Soloist:
Kekaiulu Hula
Studio California
Kekaimoku
Yoshikawa – Kumu Hula
Linda
Kapualani Carlos
Torrance, California
3. EDITH KEKUHI KANAKA‘OLE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Hälau/‘Ölelo
Award in Hula ‘Ölapa
Edith Ke-kuhi-kuhi-pu‘u-one-o-nä-ali‘i-o-kohala Kaeao, Honomü, Hawai‘i: dancer,
chanter, singer, composer, translator, and poet. Noted scholar, teacher,
Hawaiian linguist, ethnobotanist, genealogist, and Polynesian historian. Founded
Hälau O Kekuhi. Her daughters, Pualani and Nälani, continue her work.
Presented to Hälau with the highest achievement in combined language scores.
Hawai‘i Hälau:
Hälau Nä Pua
Mai Ka Lani
Kale Pawai –
Kumu Hula
Kalihi, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
Visiting Hälau:
Kekaiulu Hula
Studio California
Kekaimoku
Yoshikawa – Kumu Hula
Torrance,
California
4. PUA HA‘AHEO ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Päkahi
Käne/Hula and ‘Ölelo Award in Hula ‘Ölapa and Hula ‘Auana
Samuel Pua Ha‘aheo, Lä‘ie, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i: chanter, teacher, one of the last
great male chanters born in the 19th century; regarded as one of the
most distinctive and influential teachers. Known for this deeper-than-usual
chanting voice and prowess with pahu, püniu, and ‘ili‘ili.
Presented to Käne soloist with the highest achievement in combined scores of the
traditional
and contemporary hula and language performance
Hawai‘i Käne Soloist:
Hälau Nä Pua
Mai Ka Lani
Kale Pawai –
Kumu Hula
Ramon
Ramos
Kalihi,
O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
5. LOKÄLIA MONTGOMERY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Päkahi Oli
Award
Lokälia Montgomery, well-known kumu hula and chanter studied with many notable
masters, among them Kawena Püku‘i. She was recognized for her clarity and vocal
resonance and expressiveness as a master chanter.
Presented to the soloist (male or female) who displays these qualities.
Soloist/Oli:
Kekaiulu Hula
Studio California
Kekaimoku
Yoshikawa – Kumu Hula
Linda
Kapualani Carlos
Torrance,
California
6. MAIKI AIU ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Päkahi
Wahine/Hula and ‘Ölelo Award in Hula ‘Ölapa and Hula ‘Auana
Maiki Aiu: dancer, teacher, choreographer, and composer. Founded Hälau O Maiki
in 1946. The hälau is known for its training of haumäna in gentle mannerisms and
dance discipline. Aunty Maiki was also one of the Charter Founders of ‘Ahahui
Ka‘iulani established in 1975. Her daughters, Karen and Coline, carry on her
work.
Presented to Wahine soloist with the highest achievement in combined scores of
the traditional and contemporary hula and language performance.
Hawai‘i Wahine Soloist:
Hälau O Ka
Hanu Lehua
Kamaka Kukona
– Kumu Hula
Gerilyn Snow
Emata
Kahului, Maui, Hawai‘i
7. HENRY MÖ‘IKEHA O KAHIKI PÄ ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Päkahi
Käne/Hula and ‘Ölelo Award in Hula ‘Ölapa and Hula ‘Auana
Henry Mö‘ikeha O Kahiki Pä, Hilo, Hawai‘i: teacher, dancer, chanter, and
choreographer. “The young, in order to perpetuate the hula, must be encouraged
to research, communicate, meditate, and then dare to create – to express their
souls in their dance and oli (chant that is not danced to). ‘Onipa‘a nä mea
Hawai‘i apau… Hold fast to all things Hawaiian…” Founded Ka Pä Hula Manu. His
hänai (adopted) son, Mai-kahikina-pamai-kala, continues his work.
Presented to the visiting Käne soloist with the highest achievement in combined
scores of the traditional and contemporary hula and language performance.
Visiting Käne Soloist:
Hälau Nä Pua
Mai Ka Lani
Kale Pawai –
Kumu Hula
Lance
Sadumiano
Ilocos Norte, Philippines
8. ROSE KAPULANI JOSHUA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Combined
Hälau/Hula and ‘Ölelo Award in (1)Hula ‘Ölapa and (2)Hula ‘Auana
Rose Kapulani Joshua established the Magic Hula Studio in 1947. Her daughters,
Lorraine and Blossom, continue to teach modern and traditional hula in Waikïkï.
“There is nothing more uplifting than to see my haumäna going out into the
community and passing on the style of hula that was handed down to them.”
(1) Hula ‘Ölapa. Presented to the Combined Hälau with the highest achievement in
traditional hula and language performance.
Hawai‘i Hälau:
Hälau Nä Pua
Mai Ka Lani
Kale Pawai –
Kumu Hula
Kalihi, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
(2) Hula ‘Auana. Presented to the Combined Hälau with the highest achievement in
contemporary hula and language performance.
Hawai‘i Hälau:
Hälau Nä Pua
Mai Ka Lani
Kale Pawai –
Kumu Hula
Kalihi, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
9. KAU‘I ZUTTERMEISTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Käne Hälau/Hula and ‘Ölelo Award in (1)Hula ‘Ölapa and
(2)Hula ‘Auana
Kau‘i Zuttermeister, Kahana, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i: dancer, chanter, and teacher. She
taught the traditional hula of Hawai‘i for over sixty years. She was the niece
of Pua Ha‘aheo. Her daughter, Noenoelani, continues her work.
(1) Hula ‘Ölapa. Presented to the Käne Hälau with the highest achievement in
traditional hula and language performance.
Hälau Nä Pua
Mai Ka Lani
Kale Pawai –
Kumu Hula
Kalihi, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
(2) Hula ‘Auana. Presented to the Käne
Hälau with the highest achievement in contemporary hula and language
performance.
Hälau Nä Pua
Mai Ka Lani
Kale Pawai –
Kumu Hula
Kalihi, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
10. HELEN DESHA BEAMER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Wahine
Hälau/Hula and ‘Ölelo Award in (1)Hula ‘Ölapa and (2)Hula ‘Auana
Helen Kapu-ai-lohia Desha Beamer, Honolulu, Hawai‘i: learned hula from her
mother, determined to please even the most puritanical critics, originated
graceful, smoother (minus hip-wiggle) “Beamer Method”. Taught hula 1902 to
1940’s at Hilo home. Prolific poetic composer; compositions include Keawaiki,
Lei Ka‘ahumanu, Kimo Hula, Ku‘u Lei Momi, and Kawohikükapulani.
(1) Hula ‘Ölapa. Presented to the Wahine Hälau with the highest achievement in
traditional hula and language performance.
Hawai‘i Hälau:
Kekaiulu Hula
Studio Hawai‘i
Blaine Ikaika
Dutro – Kumu Hula
Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
Visiting Hälau:
Kekaiulu Hula
Studio California
Kekaimoku
Yoshikawa – Kumu Hula
Torrance,
California
(2) Hula ‘Auana. Presented to the Wahine Hälau with the highest achievement in
contemporary hula and language performance.
Hawai‘i Hälau:
Kekaiulu Hula
Studio Hawai‘i
Blaine Ikaika
Dutro – Kumu Hula
Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
Visiting Hälau:
Kekaiulu Hula
Studio California
Kekaimoku
Yoshikawa – Kumu Hula
Torrance, California
11. EMMA KAPI‘OLANI SHARPE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Päkahi
Wahine/Hula and ‘Ölelo Award in Hula ‘Ölapa and Hula ‘Auana
Emma Kapi‘olani Farden, Lähaina, Maui, Hawai‘i: dancer, chanter, composer,
teacher, and member of famous family of musicians, dancers, and singers.
Instructor in ancient and modern hula since 1925. Composer of Leis, Hula O
Pakïpika, Nani ‘Ulupalakua, and other songs.
Presented to the visiting Wahine soloist with the highest achievement in
combined scores
of the traditional and contemporary hula and language performance.
Visiting Wahine Soloist:
Kekaiulu Hula
Studio California
Kekaimoku
Yoshikawa – Kumu Hula
Linda
Kapualani Carlos
Torrance, California
12. FARDEN FAMILY LANGUAGE AND MUSICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (Perpetual)
This award was established in commemoration of the 100th Wedding
Anniversary of Charles Kekua Farden and Annie Kaha-lopo-uli Farden in 1997.
Presented to the Musician(s) with the highest achievement in Hawaiian Language
and music in an ‘Auana performance.
Musician (s):
Hu‘i Park
Hula Studio
Kepo‘omaikalani Park – Kumu Hula
Takako
Furukawa
Osaka, Japan
“Ka Ua Kilihune”
13. ‘IOLANI LUAHINE OVERALL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Hälau/Hula and ‘Ölelo Award in Hula ‘Olapa and Hula ‘Auana
‘Iolani Luahine, Napo‘opo‘o, Hawai‘i: dancer, chanter, teacher, High Priestess
of the Hula, and for more than a generation regarded as the foremost exponent of
the ancient dance. Subject of two film documentaries: Ho‘olaule‘a-The
Traditional Dances (1961) and ‘Iolani Luahine-Hawaiian Dancer (1976).
Presented to the Hälau with the highest achievement in combined scores of the
traditional and contemporary hula and language performance.
Overall Achievement:
Nä ‘Öpio ‘O
Ko’olau
James Dela
Cruz – Kumu Hula
Käne‘ohe, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
14. GEORGE A.K. HOLOKAI ALOHA AWARD
This very special award is a gift of Aloha from Master Kumu Hula George Holokai.
This award is given to the individual or hälau that has demonstrated the truest
spirit of ALOHA and KÖKUA throughout the festival.
Kilohana
Silve – Kumu Hula
Hälau Hula O
Mänoa
Paris, France