Audience Location:
Hapuna Beach
Date and Time:
June 24, 2017 at 9am
Water Locale:
Hapuna Beach
Choreographer(s):
Angel Prince is a Director, Choreographer, Educator, and Performer. She is the director of the Kahilu Performing Arts Classes (KPAC) and the Artistic Director of Prince Dance Theatre. She holds a B.A. in Dance and Psychology from Hofstra University and a Masters degree in Tendencies of Contemporary Dance at the National University of Art in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Ms. Prince has taught all over Hawaii and had presented her work nationally and internationally. She is also a teaching artist for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.
As director of Prince Dance Theatre, a non-profit, Angel has created and presented work all over the country in both theatrical and educational settings. Que Suenes Con Las Angelitas, the company most recent work, critically acclaimed for its combination of dance and theatre, toured the state of Hawai訴 and showcased at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Angel worked with Jack Johnson痴 K?kua Hawaii Foundation to create the original musical Trash Heap, an educational story about the human eco footprint. Angel is a Tanne Award winner, and her company was recently mentioned in Rolling Stone Magazine for their participation in the Concert Across America to End Gun Violence.
History of Site and Related Water Issues:
On Hawaii Island we have watershed issues. Due to construction and cattle farming many of the trees and plants that would allow the water that falls to soak into the ground and return to the aquifer instead runs down to the ocean. In addition this water send debris into the ocean which then covers and kills the coral.
This site is important because it is along side the ocean which also receives runoff from the mountain.
Music:
Original music by Kumu Hula Leia Lawrence and original music composed by Mariano Gonzalez Calo.
The Performance:
The will be about 20 performers dancing on June 24th.
Part one will be performed by Leia Lawrence and her hula dancers.
Part two will be a contemporary piece by Prince Dance Theatre.
Part three will be danced by 20 dancers from both previous groups plus children and adults involved in the dance scene on the Big Island.
Environmental Impact:
Most of the work we do has an environmental focus. We believe that art can effect change and here on our island our environment is very important to us. We hope to bring people together and raise awareness to our local water issues.
The Kohala Center will be on site to provide information on local groups that work on our various water issues and how one can get involves.
Directions to the Site of Performance:
From Kona, take Highway 19 north. Make a left turn at the access road just before Mile Marker #69. Drive to the end of the road, make a left turn and then take an immediate right. Follow this road to the parking area.
Email for more information:
How can I get involved?
Email to participate
Local Website:
Other resources and links:
* www.kohalacenter.org
* Facebook account of Prince Dance Theatre