Position: Founder of Kapa Curious, Cultural Practitioner, Teaching Artist, Primary Instructor

Native Hawaiian Artist, Kekai Kahokukaalani Daunhauer was born on the island of Molokai and now resides on the island of Maui. Her family is filled with lei makers, hula dancers, woodcarvers, and kapa makers — all of which contributed to her great passion for Hawaiian culture and art. Kekai is constantly inspired by the idea that her Hawaiian ancestors were artists that fearlessly pushed for more colors, more patterns, and more creativity.

Kekai was a Teaching Artist at our 2024 Arts & Aina Explorations and brought her amazing skills and engaging cultural Arts techniques to the delight of all. Check it out here! To learn more about Kekaiʻs valuable offerings, go to: https://www.kapacurious.com/. You can contact Kekai at kapacurious@gmail.com.

Position: Teaching Artist, Actor/Director, Author/Scholar, Playwright, Storyteller

Dan brings an arsenal of skills and techniques to Teachers & to the classroom. Participants not only create engaging works of art, they build their own sense of personal artistry and understanding of purpose of art and and artistʻs purpose.

Participants not only create engaging works of art, they build their own sense of personal artistry and understanding of purpose of art and and artistʻs purpose. School based residencies enhance student creativity, build self-efficacy, develop critical thinking capacity and encourage students to become more socially adept, confident learners. 

Dan was also one of our Teaching Artists at our 2024 Arts & Aina Explorations and brought his talent and eas of teaching. Check it out here! To learn more about Danʻs work in Hawaiʻi and around the world, go to: https://www.danielakelin.com.

Position: Teaching Artist, Drummer, Professional Musician, Singer, Performer

Margie Heart performs & teaches music on Maui since 1985. She has performed regularly on guitar and vocals at the Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Westin and Hyatt Hotels, among others from solo to full band with Espresso, one of Hawaii’s premier corporate dance bands. As a seasoned percussionist and conguera, she is a member of the Drum Circle Facilitator’s Guild and is featured on the cover of her mentor, Arthur Hull’s book, “Drum Circle Facilitation, Building Community Through Rhythm, she has led rhythm circles for Hospice, Nike, the NFL, The Hawaii Tourism Authority, The Lobby Group with Mickey Hart from the Grateful Dead, the MACC, DOE and many others. She has been teaching her musical teamwork residency in Maui’s 4 upcountry elementary schools for over 15 years and before that taught with the Maui Dance Council for 20 years.

Click here for More About Margie. - and you can email her at: MargieHeart@hotmail.com