Kumu Hula Shirley Kanemura Recca
Halau Hula `O Namakahulali performs under the direction of Kumu Hula Shirley Recca, who says, "It is a joy to teach students of all ages and skills the culture and heritage of Hawaii through ancient (kahiko), modern ('auwana), and hapa haole hula."
After many years as a solo dancer both here and abroad, Shirley Recca established Halau Hula `O Namakahulali in 1993. She began her hula studies with Puanani Alama as a child, performing her first ho'ike (show) with Aunty Genoa Keawe. Shirley has worked with many hula masters to add to her repertoire of ancient and modern hula, including Uncle George Holokai and Kimo Alama Keaulana. Kumu Recca has served as a judge of the 'auana division of the E Ho'i Mai Ka Piko Hula Competition.
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