Nâ Puakea O Ko'olaupoko is a school of Hula. In Hawaiian, we are called a Hula Hâlau. Our Kumu Kea is Pattye Kealohalani Wright. She founded Nâ Puakea O Ko'olaupoko in 1973. We are located in Kailua on the Island of O'ahu. Known as the "Windward Side, we are nestled beneath the rim of the Koolaus, just 30 minutes from Waikiki and Honolulu. Kumu Kea is a traditional Kumu Hula. This means she carries a hula lineage which is passed on to her students. Her kahiko (traditional style dance) teacher was Aunty Lani Kalama, also of Kailua. Aunty Lani's teacher was the reknowned Lokalia Montgomery known as the "teacher of teachers". Her 'auana (modern style dance) teacher was Bella Richards of Kailua, O'ahu. Aunty Bella came from the Hilo tradition of 'ai ha'a style dancing, characterized by a very deep bend of the knees. Our instruction is very specific and detailed. If you join us and find a difference from the style you have learned before, know that hula may be similar and different at the same time. Unique steps and movements are styles and not matters of right and wrong in the hula world.