Gerilyn Kahealani Cherland has been practicing hula for the past 45 years. She studied under Kumu Lia Kamminga and received her title of Kumu on September 10, 2018. As a retired educator she enjoys watching her student learn proper hula technique as well as learning about the Hawaiian culture. Join her on Tuesdays at 5:30pm for the Beginner Class, 7 pm for the Intermediate class and Thursdays at 7 pm for an authentic cultural experience.

Hula is one of those dance styles that provide benefits in more than one area. It’s not only about the body; it impacts your mind and spirit, as well. Hula gets your heart rate up, but even better than that, it’s not a high-impact type of cardio that will hurt your joints. Although at times, it does call for fast-paced actions, it’s mostly about smooth and graceful movements.