Betty Ann has danced hula all her life. Shewas first taught the hula by her mother
and later by the renowned Ida Namanu'okawa'a Wong, aka "Auntie Ida" in northern California.
Ida and Betty Ann
Ida Wong
Although Betty Ann was born in the Islands, she grew up in
California and has always honored her Hawaiian ancestry through the hula. She
detoured from dancing while she pursued a long career as a news reporter and producer and
raised three sons, but now, retired here in Sonoma with her husband, Craig
Scheiner, Betty Ann enjoys being able to share her love and knowledge of
Hawaiian dancing with others.
Activities and events are coordinated by a 10 member council
They are:
Betty Ann Ka'ihilani Bruno, Director and Chair Beth Heine, Executive Secretary Minta Giomi, Costumes Michael Sheffield, Mele Na Kapuna Joy Massa, Kokua and Ho'ike Linda Bodwell, Kokua and Costumes Diane Wardell-Tuel, Kokua Linda Gavron, Program Director, Vintage House and Liaison to Council Craig Scheiner, Photography, Webmaster and Tech
Betty Ann and Linda
Minta, Beth and Linda
Michael and Diane
Costumes
Linda and Minta are responsible for the costumes Hula Mai dancers and singers will wear for the June 25th ho'iki in the Grinstead Amphitheatre at the Sonoma Plaza. They must choose the fabrics that will be used, acquire it, and organize a team of Hula Mai seamstresses and seamster (Craig) to make the wardrobes. So far they have six or seven committed folks raring to sew.
Minta, Betty Ann, and Linda consider different fabrics
Hula classes resume Friday, September 17. No experience, no coconut shells, no grass skirts necessary. Beginning and returning students welcome. Give Linda Gavron, Program Director at Vintage House a call for more information at 707-996-0311.
