Judges Spotlight: Kumu Nettie Armitage-Lapilio of Hālau Hula Kekaikuihala Kumu Hula Nettie Armitage-Lapilio, most affectionately called Aunty Nettie by Kumu Leato, is a native of Waiʻanae, Hawaiʻi and the Kumu Hula of Hālau Hula O Kekaikuihala. Hula has always been an integral part of her life ever since she was a young girl dancing for her mom. She most recently graduated from Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana’s Lei Hulu Hula School in Hula ʻŌlapa and Hula Pahu. With her hālau she has had many accolades and community involvement: 2006 – 2008 Ho’ike ‘Ike O Wai’anae (local talent competition) 2007 – 2008 Makaha Resort – Sunset In Makaha (dinner shows) 2009 Queen Lili’uokalani Children Center (groundbreaking ceremony) 2010 City & County of Honolulu Rapid Transit “Da Rail” (groundbreaking ceremony) 2010 – 2011 World Invitational Hula Festival “E Ho’i Mai i ka Piko Hula” 2011 Kapolei Christmas Light Parade and Center Stage 2012 Wai’anae Coast Rotary Club Christmas Parade Aunty Nettie shares her personal feelings & view on Hula: “Anyone can dance the hula, but very few dance the hula.” I’ve heard these words over a thousand times before while growing up with my mother and Kumu Hula, Lydia Kuuleialoha Kaiawe Saffrey Tripp Armitage. Mother always shared her love for hula, she would say, “Learn from the depth of your na’au (gutt) and dance from your soul.” I find myself saying the same things to my nā haumana (students). Hula is a BIG part of my LIFE. When asked to give some Words of Advice she says: Be happy and enjoy “life!” Aunty was also asked to share a Favorite ‘Ōlelo No’eau/Quote and Why: Kulia i ka nu’u - “strive to reach the summit.” We all must strive for personal best or excellence which means, we are responsible for what we learn and most importantly, we are responsible for what we do. These are the words and teachings of my parents and tutuma (grandma). “Learn well and teach well” that’s what I believe and practice.
Posted on: Sun, 22 Sep 2013 00:06:53 +0000
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