Class Schedule
Winter Session 2025 starts January 6
Ashland, Oregon
Papa Pala'a - Community Hula - Beginners & All Levels Welcome!
11-Week Session ~ $180
Wednesdays, 5-6:30 pm | Jan 8-March 19 (Spring Session starts 3/31)
Pre-registration required.
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Papa 'Ekaha - Intermediate Kupuna Wahine & Kane 55+ (Ashland)
11-Week Session ~ $180
Mondays, 4-5:30 pm | Jan 6 - March 17 (Spring Session starts 3/31)
Pre-registration required.
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Papa Palapalai - Intermediate Wahine (Ashland)
11-Week Session ~ $180
Mondays, 6-7:30 pm | Jan 6 - March 17 (Spring Session starts 3/31)
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Hālawa, North Kohala, Hawai'i
Community Hula - Beginners & All Levels Welcome!
Feb 11 - May 6 (no class 3/18 for Spring Break)
12-Week Session ~ $195
Tuesdays, 5-6:30 pm
Pre-registration required.
This mixed-level class is for new students, beginners, and those who want to learn hula at a more relaxed pace, with ample repetition to reinforce skills and retention. Our students gain a strong foundation in hula basics, including steps, hula dances appropriate to this level in both kahiko and 'auana styles, and an introduction to oli (Hawaiian chant).
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Hula Basics for beginners and all new students
4-Week Session ~ $65
Tuesdays, 5-6:30 pm | January 7 - 28
Pre-registration required.
This 4-class series is designed to give haumana (students) an introduction to hula basics. You'll learn a Hawaiian chant for inspiration and a beginner level hula dance.
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Studio Locations:
Ashland, Oregon: Classes held at Studio Z, located at 280 E. Hersey #1 in Ashland. Turn into Hersey Business Park - Studio Z is the last row of buildings on the right, corner unit.
Hālawa, Hawai'i: Classes are held at Kumu's private residence. Address and directions will be emailed to you after you register / pay.
Your Kumu: All classes are under the direction and guidance of our Kumu, Andrea Kamalani Luchese. Ashland classes are co-taught by our Po'o Pua'a, Tia Lehua McLean & Lisa Bailey. Kumu Andrea will also teach portions of all classes at regular intervals with a virtual set-up in Studio Z (during your live, in-person classes with your on-site kumu Tia and Lisa). In person Hālawa classes are taught by Kumu Andrea.
Payment Policy: There will be no refunds or credits issued once you pay. No one turned away due to inability to pay. A limited # of partial scholarships are available for Ashland haumana, as funds are available in our non-profit Kapi'oanuenue. Work or other trades available with Kumu Andrea for Hālawa students on an as-needed basis.
Questions? Please email Kumu Andrea.