Stanford Makishi, Vice President of Programming at New York City Center for Fall For Dance NY, guides us through an enthralling conversation with one of Hawaii’s most esteemed Hula choreographers and educators, Kaleo Trinidad.
Stanford Makishi, Vice President of Programming at New York City Center for Fall For Dance NY, guides us through an enthralling conversation with one of Hawaii’s most esteemed Hula choreographers and educators, Kaleo Trinidad.
They talk about the history of Hula, the Merrie Monarch Festival, the sweet smell of sandalwood, and the central importance of story.
Kaleo's group from Honolulu, Ka Leo O Laka | Ka Hikina O Ka La, performs as part of a mixed evening in FFDN's ARISE: 2022 Signature Programme at Meridian Hall, on Oct 6-8.
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The 8th annual Fall for Dance North festival runs September 17th to October 8th 2022, with both free and ticketed in-person and digital events.
Kau Hea A Hiiaka by Kaleo Trinidad, performed by the renown Hula group Ka Leo O Laka is part of our Signature Program at Meridian Hall. These evenings will take dance enthusiasts on a journey through artforms and cultures with four dance pieces by four exciting dancemakers on the festival’s largest stage.
Visit ffdnorth.com for more info and tickets.
This episode of Mambo was produced by Johnny Spence and Kattie Laur, with help from Milana Glumicic.
Our theme music is by Johnny Spence.
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