Sunday, November 23rd at
the NDI Hiland Theater, 4800 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Hōʻike: THE LEGENDS OF PELE
THE VOLCANO GODDESS
Experience the epic journey of Pele as the dancers of Ka Lā Kapu share moʻolelo (stories) passed down through the generations.
2pm Local Vendor Gift Market (Interesting in being a vendor at the gift market? Apply today, space is limited! https://forms.gle/nV85mH1bfkcud1Vy7)
4pm Performance with Intermission, featuring the dancers of Ka Lā Kapu Polynesian Dance School
Early Bird Tickets: $25
After Oct. 1: $35
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Meet our TEAM:
Kellie Kalehua Villicano
Principal Instructor & School Owner
Aloha Kākou/’Ia ora na/Kia ora/Talofa! My name is Kellie Villicano. I have been dancing hula since 1994 and 'ori Tahiti since 1997. I was taught in Gardena, California from Kumu Hula, Kanani Kalama of Kanani Kalama Hula Studio whose lineage goes back to Puanani Alama in Honolulu, Hawai’i. I have competed twice in E Hula Mau hula competition in Irvine, CA and have performed every year in the annual Ho'olaule'a in Lawndale, CA. I continued my passion for Polynesian dance when I moved to New Mexico in 2005 by dancing in another local group, Hawaiian Pride, Rio Rancho. I started Ka Lā Kapu in 2014 to increase the diversity of Polynesian dancing and knowledge in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I continue to grow in my own education by attending hula and Tahitian workshops by world renown Kumu/Ra'atira, such as Adelina Hinemanea, Tiana Liufau, Mahealani Hirao-Solem, Moena Maiotui, Kuana Torres Kahele and Kau’i Dalire as well as staying connected with my kumu hula, Kanani Kalama for guidance and also to keep the lineage of her hula alive. I am excited to teach my knowledge and passion to my haumāna (students) and to share the aloha with our community.
Lehua Lopez
Master of Ceremonies & Culture Classes Instructor
Born and raised in Hawai‘i Nei, Lehua Lopez, a native Hawaiian cultural anthropologist, has been teaching classes in Hawaiian culture for more than 35 years. She is a gifted presenter and delights her audiences with mesmerizing stories and complex insights.
performERS
Stay tuned for class photos!