Movemeant destination

MoveMEANT Destination is a travel program that explores socially and culturally important topics through dance/movement, land-based learning and community engagement. We aim to decolonize our artistic practices and realign ourselves with indigenous-centered healing, justice and restoration work.

SCHEDULE:
February 17th: Kualoa Beach Park / Intention Setting, Intro, Hoʻokupu (Offering), Hula
February 18th: Papahana Kuaola / Mauka (mountain / inland), Hula
February 19th: Location TBA / Makai (ocean), Hula
*Each day includes an intro, Hawaiian cultural lesson, and reflection.

Reserve your spot now!

Prices: 
Ages 18+
Early Bird: $100 per day before January 16th, 2024
Regular: $130 per day starting January 17th, 2024

Keiki (Up to 3 keiki)
Early Bird: $30 per day for up to 3 keiki before January 16th, 2024
Regular: $50 per day for up to 3 keiki starting January 17th, 2024
*Keiki must be accompanied by a registered adult

Payment is 100% refundable by December 31st, 2023, or 50% can be issued starting January 1st, 2024.

AHUPUAʻA

Ahupuaʻa is a Hawaiian term for a large traditional socioeconomic, geologic, and climatic subdivision of land. An ahupuaʻa extends from the mountains to the sea and generally includes one or more complete watersheds and marine resources.

Coordinated by Dancers Unlimited’s cultural advisor, Kumu ‘Auli’i Aweau, the 3-day retreat features hands-on learning activities with Hawaiian cultural practitioners, aloha ʻāina / land stewardship, Hula / Oli and healing sessions.

The focus on AHUPUAʻA will address the sustainability issues that affect all Hawaiian islands, which has led to disasters such as the wildfires in Lāhainā and Kula.

We will learn about the interconnectedness of the ʻāina (land), Kanaka / Kamaʻāina and malihini (visitors), and explore sustainable ways for a collective future rooted in indigenous practices. Our vision is to heal generational and personal trauma through healing our relationship with the space around us.

SAMPLE DAILY ITINERARY
9:00am - 1:00pm Land stewardship & Hula with Kumu ‘Auli’i
1:00pm-2:00pm Lunch (bring your own)
2:00pm-6:00pm Featured Hawaiian cultural activities

*All participants are invited to a complimentary orientation & welcome dinner on February 16th, 2024.

*MoveMEANT Destination is powered by Kangen Water. Bring a re-usable water bottle to replenish with alkaline water daily!