Details
for this Retreat:
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
When
to Arrive at Kalani
Participants
plan to arrive from world wide destinations by 1:00
pm on Sunday January 24th at Hilo Airport so
you can easily make the first 4:00 pm class at Kalani (50
minute drive in the country). If you are coming from far
away and need to arrive the night before to spin off some
jet lag, we recommend you relax by staying at Naniloa Resort.
They have a free shuttle (4 minutes from the airport) with
a beautiful view of Hilo Bay, peaceful grounds and restaurants
in walking distance. Don’t
forget you don’t want to miss the first class!
Can husbands moms and other friends come with us on the retreat?
Yes. Because space is pre reserved and limited, they pay the
same as everyone else weather or not they want to dance or drum.
They eat , sleep, and enjoy the facilities, join us on field
trips, read, relax, swim and clap a lot! Many husbands and moms
have joined us over the years that did not do any belly dance,
but had the time of their life! We love having them! It's money
well spent for it's an experience unequaled to share with loved
ones. If the significant other would rather be golfing and is
not very supportive toward belly dance, a better solution is
to hook up with them after or before the retreat.
Local Islander Options
If you are a Big Island resident and want to participate
in full retreat but will drive back and forth and stay nights
at home. Early-Bird-Price $1,195 paid before Oct 1st 2009. Includes
Volcano Day excursion with group $1,300 at any point after. So
please register early.
What
to Bring (packing list!)
Neighborhood Temple Priestess are recognized
by an official costume. White on White. Each individual costume
is full of individual creativity. Something layered and shaped
(but careful not to look like you are in your underwear). All
my dancers comb thrift and yardage stores and are amazed how
they can pull together things very cheaply and beautifully. Think
textures like white silks, cotton gauze, crochet, embroidery,
lace, lattice, ties, piping, upholstery fabrics. Be creative
and use chain, coins and metal sparingly in your design. No sequins
please. We use these costumes for group work. We wear them when
we are officiating as a lead priestesses and candle dances. I’ll
make a list of classes it will be appropriate for and by no means
is it mandatory every class. We certainly love color and don’t
always wear the official costumes.
- Sea Faring Costume for the Sea faring Costume
contest
- 3 interesting 3-yard rectangular veils with
no coins or paillettes on them
- A sarong and bathing suit for the obstacle
course day and hula class
- A last "Performance Night" costume
- Sturdy shoes if you plan to hike on Lava
rock paths
- Layers are best because it can get cold at
night and up at the volcano
- Sports bras, hip scarves, and skirts
- Powerbelly Weight Belts (optional)
- A Dumbek and/or a Frame Drum
- A Dance Journal
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