Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 10, Number 7, 1 July 1993 — Lakes form Hālau Mele [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Lakes form Hālau Mele

A pair of Hawaiian culture experts has formed the Hawai'i Academy of Arts, Music, and Dance - Hālau Mele, whieh is offering classes in Hawaiian arts, language, hula, chant, 'ukulele, guitar, and stand-up bass. Hālau Mele is the creation of Kahauanu Lake, popular recording artist and renowned master of Hawaiian music, and John Keola Lake, celebrated kumu hula, educator, and chanter.

Classes are offered for eightweek sessions. The first set of classes began June 7, but new classes begin in August. Tuition is $120 per class, or $100 per class for students enrolled in more than one class. For more information on the academy's curriculum and schedule, eall 737-0302 or 737-0421. Hālau Mele is located in Honolulu at 1122 Koko Head Ave„ Suite 2.