HAWAIIAN MUSIC AND DANCE COMES TO NEW YORK CITY WITH HAWAIIAN ARTIST

KAWIKA ALFICHE!

 

We are excited to announce world renowned Hawaiian Recording Artist & Kumu Hula (Hula Master), Kawika Alfiche to share with you an evening of traditional Ancient and Modern Music and Dance and more! Along with a live concert, Kawika will be teaching classes in Hawaiian Chant, Dance, `Ukulele and more!

 

Join us for this special one-night only event at Gibney Dance Center Union Square, on 890 Broadway (19th/20th) and feast your eyes on the beauty of Hawai`i through cultural dances, let the music and harmonies sing to your heart and be prepared for an enlightening evening of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music, story-telling and good ole fun! Hula and Chant Classes will be held at the Ripley Grier Studio on 520 8th Ave (36th/37th), Midtown Manhattan, NYC. See below for details.

 

CLASS INFO:

            RIPLEY GRIER STUDIO, 520 8th Ave (36th/37th), Midtown Manhattan, NYC

            February 2 (Fri), 2018,         7:00-9:00pm – Chant and Drum Class $30 / RM 16Q

            February 3 (Sat), 2018,         11-12pm Basic Hula Class $25 / RM16K

                                                            12:30-2:30pm Modern Hula Class $40 / RM16K

                                                            3-4pm Mele/`Ukulele Class $25 / RM16E

 

THE HAWAIIAN SHOW – LIVE PREVIEW:

            GIBNEY DANCE CENTER, 890 Broadway (19th/20th), Union Square, NYC

February 3, (Sat), 2018,        Doors 6:30pm, Show 7:00-8:30pm

Suggested Donation: $15 adv / $20 at the door

More Info: 1-917-972-2094 / eleia2000@gmail.com

            Hawaiian Arts & Crafts and music will also be available to purchase

 

   

 

 

THE GROUP

HA?lau o Keikiali`i (HK) is a traditional HA?lau Hula (Hula school) formed in 1994 who’s main focus is to educate the masses via Hawaiian music, dance, chant, language, story-telling, arts, crafts and more. HK has schools in San Francisco, Sacramento, Mexico and Japan.  HK travels throughout the globe to perform and teach classes and workshops in all aspects of Hawaiian Culture. Under the direction of their Kumu Kawika Keikiali`i Alfiche who is a Kumu Hula (Hula Master) who went through the traditional graduation process called `Uniki with his Kumu, Rae Kahikilaulani Fonseca who `Uniki from his Kumu, George Lanakilakeikiahiali`i Na`ope, both of Hilo Hawai`i. HK currently has 4 DVD’s published of Hula dramas which will available at the concert. One highlighted tour was in New York, HK has a very nice write up from the NY Times, please see attached.

 

THE ARTIST

Kumu Hula and Musical Artist Kawika Keikiali`i Alfiche has released 4 cd’s since 2005, 2 singles and a 5th cd on its way. Kawika is a songwriter, composer and enjoys arranging all of his music. You will hear the traditional Hawaiian music as well as a sound of today with songs written very recently. He tours throughout the globe sharing his music and hula.

For Interviews Contact: Kawika Alfiche / 415-531-7285 / kawikaalfiche@hotmail.com