Kāpili Polynesian Dance and Music Workshops
Join us for Kāpili, February 17-18th, 2024 – Registration will open January 6th.
The Kāpili Polynesian Dance and Music Workshops are a community celebration!
Kapili is structured to encourage the student to go deeply into their chosen topic through directed study with a single master teacher for a full weekend of instruction.
We are honored and excited to bring together a community of culture-bearers who will guide you, the student, on a journey of artistic discovery.
- Beginning through advanced level workshops in Hula, ʻOri Tahiti, Hawaiian Music, Pūniu Construction, Hawaiian Feather Work, Tahitian Drumming, and Hawaiian Chant.
- Student Showcase
- Kanikapila
- Craft Fair
2024 Faculty
- Kawika Keikialiʻi Alfiche – I Leʻa I Ka Hula No Ka Hoʻopaʻa – The Musician and the Dancer
- Erik Boquiren – Tahitian Drumming
- Lani Cid-Iulio – Puamana
- Jade Makana Iulio – ʻOri Tahiti (ʻŌteʻa & ʻAparima)
- Kēhaulani Dinga – Construct and Dance With Your Own Pūniu
- Liko Puha – Oli Workshop
- Steven Kanahe Espaniola – Mele Hawaiʻi with ʻUkulele or Kī Hōʻalu Guitar
- Herman Tachera – Construct Your Own Kahili Paʻalima
Kāpili Polynesian Dance and Music Workshops Daily Schedule
Saturday
8:30 – 9:15: Check in
9:15 – 9:30: Group Warmup
9:30 – 9:45: Welcome and announcements
10:00 – 12:30: Morning session
12:30 – 2:00: Lunch & Kanikapila
2:00 – 4:30: Afternoon session
Sunday
9:15 – 9:30: Group Warmup
9:30 – 9:45: Announcements
10:00 – 12:30: Morning session
12:30 – 1:30: Lunch
1:30 – 2:30: Afternoon session
3:00 – 4:30 Hōʻike Pau Hana (Student Showcase)
Register for 2024 Kāpili Polynesian Dance and Music Workshops!
- To get started, visit the 2024 Kāpili Workshop Description Page.
- Make your selection for the workshop you want and either follow the link to register through Paypal OR simply print out, fill in these Registration Forms and mail.
For Individual Participants
: Download the Registration Form or fill out the online form.
For hālau rate:
Fill out the online Registration Form Hālau Rate.
Hālau Rate is available to groups registering 5 or more students from the same hālau.
$125 per participant ($150 through January 26th, 2024). To register for Hālau Rate, please fill out the online Registration Form Hālau Rate.
Individual Early-Bird REGISTRATION:
$135 (in effect through January 26th, 2024 – “Snail mail” applications must be received by this date.) No refunds after this date.
Regular Registration:
$160
*Questions? Want to receive updates? Contact us at info@mahea.com
Calling All Vendors! Join us for the 2024 Kāpili Craft Fair!
We are honored that the Kāpili Polynesian Dance and Music Workshops have been recognized by funding from the Alliance for California Traditional Arts Living Cultures Grants Program. We are also honored that the Center for International Dance is supported in part by a Civics Arts Grant from the City of Berkeley.
Our beautiful 2024 Kāpili Tee Shirt is complimentary to all participants with your application fee! Just include your size and pick it up at registration.
