Hula - a practice in resource management: Snowbird Bento at TEDxManoa

Snowbird Puananiopaoakalani Bento is kumu hula for Ka Pa Hula o ka Lei Lehua, musician, and educator at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama. Snowbird 'uniki-ed from kumu hula Holoua Stender and was the runner-up for the title of Miss Aloha Hula in 2001. Fluent in Hawaiian, Snowbird teaches in the Elementary School at Kamehameha and has multiple classes in her hula halau from keiki to adults.
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[@Markaromanartist]

I won a trip to Hawaii back in 2003... I got to see a performance at our hotel, Pink Hawaiian. There were many dancers but one stood out so much to me because of the energy that she exudes. After the show I went to the side of the stage & waited for her to come offstage... by the way, that is waaaaay out of my character to do that. I stopped her & told her how mesmerizing she is & asked to take pictures with her. Then I said, "What is your name?" She said, Snowbird. And I've kept up with her career & passion ever since.

[@william7835]

That's why is very important to stay focused in the moment.. Forget about Yesterday and Tomorrow or the Future..

[@Elizabeth-ub9ph]

She says that hula is what she found confidence from and she found a passion for and a meaning , I am the same I am grateful to find hula and have a connection in my heart to it 💓

[@louisatei3466]

Eō Kumu Snowbird! I still believe you really should have your own TV show! Aloha.

[@haupuaea9031]

BRILLIANT!!!! Mahalo nui ia oe, e Snowbird, no keia mea waiwai loa...aloha nui!

[@zakhenry8954]

beautiful Auntie.