Learn to Hula!
Learn to Hula!
Gwen Kennedy has been a Polynesian
dancer since the age of 2 1/2, appearing
on stage at Honolulu Harry’s Club Waikiki
in Chicago at the age of 3. Her career has
included working in the office as well as
performing for Hawaiian Airlines for ten
years. In 1983 she opened The Barefoot
Hawaiian, Inc., which is the home of a
150-member Polynesian show, a Hawaiian
Shop, and two dance studios focusing
exclusively on Polynesian dance.
Hula Honeys
Ages 4–7
Children learn the basic foot movement
and hand gestures of the Hawaiian Hula
appropriate for their age group. Hula is
“story telling” and dancers will tell the
tales of the ocean, the flowers and the fish
surrounding the Islands! ss
Min/Max: 5/25
Gwen Kennedy, Instructor
PLCC, MV 1 & 2
8 weeks
Wednesdays, 4:00–4:45pm 6/25–8/13
R: $64/NR: $72
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Parent/Child Hula
Ages 5+
With the basic foot movement and hand
gestures of the Hawaiian Hula, parents and
their children learn a hula dance that tells
about a fishing party down by the sea! ss
Min/Max: 5/25
Gwen Kennedy, Instructor
PLCC, Multi-purpose Rooms 1 & 2
8 weeks
Sundays, 2:00–3:00
6/22–8/10
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Hula Blossoms
Ages 8–13
At a bit faster pace, dancers learn to tell the
stories of Hawaii and its beauty using the
basic foot movements and hand gestures of
Hawaiian Hula! This class also incorporates
the dance of Tahiti – using the hips and feet
to dance to the drums! ss
Min/Max: 5/25
Gwen Kennedy, Instructor
PLCC, MV 1 & 2
8 weeks
Wednesdays, 5:00–6:00pm 6/25–8/13
R: $64/NR: $72
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Hula In Motion
Ages 14–16
Learn an up-tempo Hula, incorporating the
hand and foot movements, to tell a story
of going for a car ride around the islands.
This class also incorporates the dance of
Tahiti—using the hips and feet to dance to
the drums! ss
Min/Max: 5/25
Gwen Kennedy, Instructor
PLCC, MV 1 & 2
8 weeks
Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00pm
6/25–8/13
R: $64/NR: $72
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Polynesian Potpourri
Ages 16+
This class focuses on movement and
exercise, while doing dances from Tahiti
and Hawaii. Get ready to move to the island
beats, and learn how the feet, legs, hips,
waist, arms, and hands combine to make
this mix of Paradise! ss
Min/Max: 5/25
Gwen Kennedy, Instructor
PLCC, MV 1 & 2
8 weeks
Wednesdays, 7:00–8:00pm 6/25–8/13
R: $64/NR: $72
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Tutu (Grandma) Hula
Active Older Adults
Learn a soft, slow hula to the soothing
island sounds of Don Ho and Alfred Apaka.
You will tell the stories of the islands with
your hands a