Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu Presents its 20th Anniversary Celebration
WHAT: Patrick Makuakãne and his award-winning dance troupe, Nã Lei Hulu I Ka Wêkiu, celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a thrilling retrospective that pays tribute to the company's vast body of work by featuring some of their greatest and most popular dance pieces from the past two decades. This year, Nã Lei Hulu I Ka Wêkiu will present two distinct programs, one each weekend, highlighting a greater number of the troupe's favorite pieces.
The 20th Anniversary Celebration will feature traditional kahiko and contemporary 'auana hula, as well as hula mua, Nã Lei Hulu I Ka Wêkiu's trademark style of hula, which brings the ancient Hawaiian dance form into the modern realm by setting traditional hula movements to non-Hawaiian music. Among the pieces featured will be "Bow Down Mister," "Taupo Princess" and "Firemen's Hula," a spirited number featuring dancers who are also members of the San Francisco Fire Department.
WHEN: Saturday, October 15 & Saturday, October 22 at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 16 & Sunday, October 23 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Gala Benefit, featuring Lû'au Party and VIP seats - Saturday, October 22, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, Bay & Lyon Streets, San Francisco
TICKETS: Tickets are now on sale through City Box Office at 415.392.4400 or 800.407.1400 or at www.cityboxoffice.com. Tickets are also available at all Tickets.com locations.
Founded in 1985, Nã Lei Hulu I Ka Wêkiu ("the many feathered wreaths at the summit, held in high esteem") is committed to the preservation and education of the Hawaiian culture through hula. It has a performance group of about 40 dancers and offers classes to students in the beginning and intermediate levels. The organization holds educational workshops throughout the year in Hawaiian language, history, and arts and crafts.
For more information, call 415.647.3040 or visit www.naleihulu.org.