Na Wai Ola

E Komo Mai!

Island Moves Family Center is a 4000 square foot facility in Cupertino, California, and is the general name chosen to house Sonny’s Place Hawaiian Shop, Island Moves Productions and Halau Na Wai Ola. The halau is under the direction of Kau`i Isa-Kahaku and has been in existence for over 11 years. Halau Na Wai Ola participates in several competitions, festivals and community events throughout the year and has traveled as far as Italy to perform. Our students range in age from three years to our kupuna (elders) and new students are accepted four times a year.

Sonny's Place Hawaiian Shop/Halau Na Wai Ola
10065 E. Estates Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014
408.873.9778

Aloha

A stands for akaha’i – kindness to be expressed with tenderness
L stands for lokahi – unity to be expressed with harmony
O stands for oluolu – agreeable to be expressed with pleasantness
H stands for ha’aha’a – humility to be expressed with modesty
A stands for ahonu’i – patience to be expressed with perserverance

Mission Statement
Kau`i Isa-Kahaku, 1997

TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT
on massive amounts of people’s lives through the Hawaiian art of the Hula, and the spirit of Aloha

TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE
unconditionally in order to continue to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture

TO TEACH MOTIVATING AND EDUCATIONAL CLASSES
in a positive learning environment as well as integrate precious life skills into the teaching process.

TO LEAD BY EXAMPLE
to truly integrate and live with ALOHA, to bring out the best in myself and others

TO SETTLE FOR NOTHING LESS THAN OUR PERSONAL BEST
in all aspects of our life

ALOHA KE AKUA!