Kupa`a-Pacific Island Resources
presents
A Window To Polynesia
A Multi-Disciplinary Touring Performance of the Pacific
Experience the Aloha through traditional songs and dances of the South Pacific. Kupa`a artists and the Students of Ke Kula O Ka Pakipika, Kupa`a’s School of the Pacific, take you on a voyage that begins with the land of the long white clouds of New Zealand where the Maori style of Haka and Waiata flourishes today, to the traditional hula and mele of Hawai`i known all over the world, and finally, `Ori and Ote`a of Tahiti. The sounds of the drums demand your undivided attention as we share with you how traditions are kept alive today in a time of cultural diversity and global change.
Kupa`a I ka nohona Hawai`i a`e kulia I ka nu`u…`Imua!
Stand firm in the values and traditions of Hawai`i as we strive for excellence...Onward

For availability and more information contact:
Kupa`a-Pacific Island Resources
3159 West Argyle, Apt 3N, Chicago, IL 60625
773.654.1004
E-mail: Kupaakupaapir@gmail.com@gmail.com
www.kupaa-pacificislandresources.org

• A 45 minute live presentation in your gym or audition/multi-purpose room
• A Pre-Program Study Guide designed by Kupa`a-Pacific Island Resources
• Connections made to particular curricular areas include Language Arts, Social Science, Fine Arts, Geology, Astrology, Oceanography, and World Cultures
• Program includes opportunities for hands-on experience of various implements from Hawai`i and New Zealand, and audience participation of Tahiti for boys and girls
• Presenting teams of (2-4) Kupa`a Artists and/or Students-In-Training
• Up to 350 children in attendance

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Post-assessment of our Window To Polynesia touring performance given by the 8th grade students at Crestview Middle School
Huntington, Indiana 46750:

Gentleman,
The 8th grade core subject teachers at Crestview Middle School want to express our appreciation for the energetic, informative and entertaining program presented by these Pacific Island dancers and musicians. The narrative accompanying the program was especially effective and used a variety of learning styles. The use of ‘volunteer’ performers kept the students riveted and focused and was just good fun. During a later post-program discussion with the students, the teaching staff was amazed at the amount of information that the students had retained. 8th graders are a “tough sell” but this group of teacher-performers closed the deal impressively.

Sincerely,
Crestview 8th Grade Staff