Teaching Artists
Kekai Daunhauer
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. As a product of that culture, Kekai wishes to do the same.
Kekai was one of our Teaching Artists at our 2024 Arts & Aina Explorations and brought her amazing skills and engaging cultural Arts techniques. 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.
Dan Kelin
Position: Teaching Artist, Actor/Director, Author/Scholar, Playwright, Storyteller
Dan is an extraordinary Teaching Artist who brings an arsenal of skills and techniques 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. School based residencies enhance student creativity, build self-efficacy, develop critical thinking capacity and encourage students to become more socially adept, confident learners.
His trainings focus on connecting teaching artistʻs creative work with effective classroom teaching practice. Teaching teachers to bring out their own art into the classroom to build student artistry and deepen student learning. Workshops focus on how to apply drama strategies to multiple situations and subject areas. Teachers develop the knowledge and skills to integrate drama strategies with classroom subjects.
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.
