MANAIAKALANI
Choreography: Anthony Aiu with Kaina Quenga and Lehuanani DeFranco
Venue: Judson Church, New York City
Music: Traditional Oli, Pūoro Jerome Kavanagh, Te Vaka, Tamariki Poerani
Performers: Anthony Aiu, Lehuanani DeFranco, Kaina Quenga Chorus: Hōkū Meggett, Andrew Sahagun, Precious Sahagun, Mariette Strauss, Tristan Visconde, Maria Ycasiano
Costumes: Kaina Quenga, Anthony Aiu
We are constantly working to build our community stronger.
In continuing with our global harmony projects and relationship building efforts, we wanted to include dancers from different halau to participate in our process and work with us in creating a stronger community base in the Pacific Islander community in New York City. There is so much that is gained in working together in a creative capacity.
Rehearsing in New York City can be tricky and stressful. Whenever we get together, we do our best to decompress and enjoy creating art that is based in our heritage together. It’s what we do. This is our joy.
