Performing & Visual Arts

Kaimuki: Ballet Program

Ballet: 8 years old through adult / Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 pm-5 pm, Saturdays 11:30 am -12:30 pm

Advanced Ballet: 8 years old through adult / Saturdays 12:30 pm -2 pm

Fee: $26/month

New Students: Adults and children 12 years and younger, accompanied by a parent/guardian, are advised to meet with the ballet instructor and participate in a complimentary lesson with no obligation before registering. Visit our branch Welcome Center to complete a waiver form prior to visiting the class.

Mililani Y: Ballet Program

Looking for ballet programs for your child? Our programs are open to children aged 3 to 12 years old and are designed to provide a fun and nurturing environment for your child to learn and grow. Enroll your child today and see the benefits of dance education firsthand!

Preschool Ballet: 3-5 years old / Saturdays, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Youth Ballet: 6 -12 years old / Wednesdays, 2 pm - 3:30 pm

Modern Contemporary Dance: 6 - 12 years / Thursdays, 4 pm - 5 pm

Mililani Y: Hula

Keiki Hula: 6 - 12 years old / Saturdays, 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Wahine Hula: 13 - 50 years old / Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Kupuna Hula: 18 years and older / Tuesdays, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Nu'uanu Y: Hawaiian Language, Hula, Ukulele

Hula Hui O Kapunahala - Hawaiian Studies, Hula, and Ukulele Program:
For ages 3 and older, experience a Hawaiian Studies program that incorporates hula, ukulele and Hawaiian language and singing for all ages under the direction of Kumu Hula Carolee Nishi.

Toddler Hula: 3 - 5 years old / Saturdays, 10 am - 10:30 am / $43/month
Keiki Hula: 6 - 13 years old / Saturdays, 11 am - 12 pm / $85/month
Opio Hula: 14 - 49 years / Saturdays, 1:30 pm - 3 pm / $85/month
Kupuna Hula: 50+ years old / Mondays, 5 pm - 6 pm / $85/month
If you need assistance with registration, please call our Service Center at 808-678-4296, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Parents will need attend an orientation to enroll their child. For more information, please call Nu'uanu Hawaiian Studies Office: 808-541-5279t

Nu'uanu Y: Visual Arts

Ikebana Classes

Sign-up for the Nu‘uanu YMCA Ikebana classes and learn the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Lead by instructor Junko Kim, licensed by Ikebana of the Sogetsu School.

When: Saturdays (5 Week Sessions), 9 am - 11 am
Where: Nu'uanu YMCA, 2nd floor Cooke Room
Who: All levels welcome. Minimum class size is 5 people.
Fees: Member - $100/session, Non-member - $120/session. Participants bring their own supplies, the instructor can assist with suggestions.

Windward Y: Ukulele

Adult Ukulele

When: Mondays, 11 am - 11:45 am
Where: Daybreak Church Lanai, adjacent to the Windward Y
Who: For ages 13 and older
Fees: FREE for all Y members
No registration required, simply join us on the Daybreak Church lanai Mondays at 11 am

Youth & Adult Programs

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