Etua lopes biography of martin

          I continue my studies with Etua Lopes and George Naope, both of whom are considered to be living experts in Hawaiian culture.

        1. I continue my studies with Etua Lopes and George Naope, both of whom are considered to be living experts in Hawaiian culture.
        2. Etua Lopes, Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett & Vicky Holt Takamine who offered great insight to the Merrie Monarch judging process and what they are looking.
        3. Etua Lopes to teach Tahitian dancing.
        4. Haleaka Martin - ex officio.
        5. Etua Lopes, Kumu Hula Ray. Fonseca, Kumu Hula Iwalani Kalima and Kumu Hula Aloha Dalire.

          6. Etua Lopes to teach Tahitian dancing.!

          Huna not Hawaiian?

          Dear Haumana (students), Friends, and Fellow Teachers,

           

          I have received questions over the years regarding the use of the word Huna, and I wanted to address this.

          As most of you that have studied with me, or who have read my book know, I talk about this very early in my workshops and trainings; however, in some places (like Facebook), it may not be as clear.

           

          I studied with many teachers including the late Uncle George Na`ope (founder of the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival) who taught at our workshops for over 20 years.

          He had a saying, “A Ohe Pau Ko Ike I Kou Halau” (think not that all wisdom is in your school). I know that there is so much to learn, and I am only able to share my mana`o (wisdom) from my heart. Please realize that I know that I don’t know everything, and please also accept this Hawaiian saying to remember that not all wisdom is in any one school.

           

          One of the first things I address in my workshops and my book is the misuse of