Waikahe Lani Ma-Lie

Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie a me Halau Kahulaliwai is a Hawaiian hula halau based in Sacramento, California, led by Kumu Kalahikiola and Kumu Blaine and supported by alaka'i (student leaders). It teaches hula as a cultural practice rather than as a general dance-studio curriculum, describing itself as a shared hula journey dedicated to those who came before and to the generations to follow. Classes are grouped by age, gender and level and meet on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays: Papa Liko for kamali'i (children), Papa Melia for kaikamahine (girls), Papa Ikaika for kane (men), Papa Lehua for kupuna (elders), Papa 'Ilima for gracious ladies, and graded classes from Papa Hinahina (Beginner I) and Papa Kupukupu (Beginner II) through Papa Maile (Intermediate) to Papa Laua'e and Papa Mokihana at advanced level. New students enroll through an annual open-enrollment orientation each September. The halau performs publicly, has a record of competition awards, and is associated with the Loa'a Foundation.