Kumu Hula Puna Dawson

Puna Kalama Dawson, a kumu hula (teacher source) of ancestral knowledge and royal lineage.

Traditional hula originated as a cosmic ritual and discipline, timed by the movement of the heavenly bodies, one with I'O (Spiritual Source), and deeply connected to the sacred manifestations of this creative force on earth, the sway of ocean waves, the fire of Pele and the breath of spirit in the winds, all expressions of aloha.

Hawaiian Hula is a beautiful, gracious dance that inspires femininity with the circular swaying movements of auana (modern hula) and power with the angular fiery style of kahiko (ancient hula). It provides gentle weight-bearing exercise that strengthens the bones, loosens the hips, improves posture, and creates a sunny disposition.

However hula is also a way of life based on aloha (unconditional love) and ohana (family) and it is these things - hula as life - that open the heart and create smiling faces as we dance. More than just a dance class, hula is about participation, sisterhood, and dancing praise.

Participating on Humanity Rising

Day 77 - Transforming Our Nuclear Legacy: Commemorating The 75th Anniversary Of Hiroshima

Day 168 - Friday January 22, 2021 Celebrating Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty "Entry into Force Day"