Halau Hula Ka Lehua Maukele
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Preserving Hawaiian Hula Traditions
“He kumu lehua muimuia i ka manu” — A lehua tree in bloom attracts birds — is the inspiration for the name and motto of Hālau Hula Ka Lehua Maukele.
Our Kumu
Kumu Hula Lehua Hawkins, a native Hawaiian raised in Southern California, who proudly traces her Hawaiian ancestry to Keauhou and Honaunau on Hawaii Island. Her hula journey began under the guidance of Tani Marsh and Kathy Jones. As she matured, she dedicated 20 years of formal studying with Kumu Hula Rolanda Valentin-Reese. In 2010, Lehua earned the title of Kumu through the ‘uniki ceremony, under the watchful eye by Master Kumu Hula Mae Kamāmalu Klein.
`olelo no`eau
Ku i ka mana - Stand firm in the traditions of those who nourished us. We are living reflections of our kūpuna, who fed and nurtured us, laying the foundation upon which we stand. In all that we do, we carry their legacy, representing those who came before us. With this honor comes the responsibility to preserve and