Wow! Maya and Sawyer have been practicing all summer as late as 10pm, four times a week (during the last month) to prepare for the 2024 49th annual Keiki Hula Competition in Honolulu. They just finished the competition yesterday and are taking some well deserved rest. They placed in every one of the divisions they entered. Here are some highlights and videos.
Friday 07/26/24 Kahiko (Old Style Hula)
Maya – 2024 Keiki Hula Kahiko Kaikamahine – Hālau Kekuaokalā’au’ala’iliahi 07/26/24
Maya is on the far right side. Maya’s groupd received 3rd place for this dance among 17 competitors. https://youtu.be/hH0CejrU6F0
Sawyer – 2024 Keiki Hula Kahiko Kane – Hālau Kekuaokalā’au’ala’iliahi 07/26/24
Sawyer is in the middle right. Sawyer’s group received 1st place for this dance out of 5 competitors. https://youtu.be/P12VDLL1Px4
Saturday 07/027/24 Modern Hula
Maya – 2024 Keiki Hula Kaikamahine – Hālau Kekuaokalā’au’ala’iliahi 07/27/24
Maya is on the far right side. Maya’s group received 4th place for this dance out of 17 competitors.
Sawyer – 2024 Keiki Hula Kane – Hālau Kekuaokalā’au’ala’iliahi 07/27/24
Sawyer is in the middle right. Sawyer’s group received 2nd place for this dance out of 5 competitors .
