Rules For Halau Pomaika'ikeolahouoka'lani

The following rules will be adhered to by all members of the halau. The Kumu Hula shall have complete authority over the Halau. Additional rules can be added or withdrawn at the Kumu Hula's discretion.

1 Class will be held every Saturday.
   Keiki Classes - 12:45PM to 1:45PM
   Makua Classes - 2:00PM to 4:00PM

2 All dances taught for this Halau belongs to the Halau. No dances are to be shared,    shown or discussed outside of the Halau. All dances are designed and interpreted for    this Halau only. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

3 Scheduled class time is the start time, all Haumana will be at class at least 15 mins prior    to the scheduled time. Any Haumana who is late will sit out 15 minuets. at which time    they will then be allowed to participate.

4 Each Haumana is required to bring to each class
  A. A note book and pen
  B. Their Pa'u skirt
  C. All of their instruments

Notes are to be taken regularly covering culture, dance, language and history among other things - at any given time you will be tested on what has been taught up to that point.

5 The following shall be the only approved reasons for missing class.
   A. Work
   B. Sick
   C. Vacation
If you are going to miss class please call 24 hrs. before class.

6 It is required that every haumana practice one hour a day outside of class. The class is    not a place to practice but to learn.

7 Haumana's are not allowed to cut their hair as long as they are in the Halau.

8 There will be no murmuring, complaining, backbiting, fighting or foul language. Halau    sisters and brothers are to help, encourage and support each other.

9 It will be each haumana's responsibility to supply their own costumes, instruments,    haku's and lei's needed. You can either make them or have them made at your own        expense (see price list these items)

10 It is the responsibility of each haumana to have all costumes cleaned and pressed      before each performance. If costumes are not cleaned and pressed you can not      perform. All instruments shall be brought for the performance, if you do not have your      instruments then you will not perform.

11 Each Haumana will be required to have full makeup on for each performance. The      kumu will check to make sure that all dancers are uniform in appearance.

12 It will be at the sole discretion of the kumu which haumana's perform at the various      shows and to what monetary benefits each haumana will receive.

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::: Designed By: D.W.Patton :::