Halau Hula O Na Pua O Pikapika Standards of Conduct
• Always behave respectfully in the Halau, its grounds towards haumana (students), and guest.
• The Halau is a grateful guest of the facility. Please treat the facility with respect at all times.
• Please learn the Halau ‘Oli (Chant) before entering and or starting of Halau. You may get a copy of the ‘Oli from the Alaka’i or Kumu.
• Please remove shoes before entering class. No shoes are to worn in the Halau.
• Please silence your cell phones
• Students will practice pa’a ka waha (if words are exiting your mouth, wisdom cannot come in). When Kumu or Alaka’i are speaking, quietly listen. Learn by observing.
• Hula Pa’u skirts must be treated with care and respect, Pa’u skirts are to be put on class and not worn to the Halau. Fold them carefully when putting them away. Students are responsible to supply their own Pa’u skirts, for more information on where and how to get your Pa’u please ask your Alaka’i or Kumu.
• Experienced hula dancers take their place at the front of the class, beginners and new comers line up behind unless requested to come forward.
• If permitted to visit a class that is not your own, remain quietly in the back of the class as you are a guest.
• During class, please hold your questions until Kumu or Alaka’i are finished teaching and ask if there are questions, Always ask question to your Kumu or Alaka’i , and not your fellow students in order to ensure you understand.
• If you wish to videotape a class in order to assist in learning, please obtain permission beforehand. Videotaping is for your use only and may not be distributed or shared without Kumu’s permission, or you may use our practice page on Facebook. Setting up cameras and videotaping cannot interrupt or create obstacles in class. It is not permitted to share choreography of any dance without permission from Kumu.
• Children are not permitted to run through or play on Halau grounds or to interrupt/disrupt classes.
• Be courteous to the class. If you are going to be late, let Alaka’i or Kumu know prior to class. If you cannot attend class, please contact the Alaka’i ahead of time. It is your kuleana (responsibility) to get any missed material or information to catch up. It is ok to text the Alaka’i or Kumu.
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