November 6 - 8, 2008
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