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Remove Images Upfront News 2 Hula O Na Keiki Results by Jen Russo November 22, 2012 The 22nd annual Hula O Na Keiki hula competition held at the Ka'anapali Beach Hotel concluded earlier this month with more than 15 participating keiki. The competition hosted talented children aged five to 17 who competed for nearly $14,000 in cash and prizes. The contestants were entered as soloists or palua (boy and girl pairs), and performed their traditional or personal interpretations of kahiko (ancient) and auana (modern) hula styles. They were judged on their style of chanting, interpretation of dance and cultural relevance to their costume and adornment. They also had to undergo an interview with judges who asked about costume selection, dance and Hawaiian language. "We're thrilled to congratulate our 2012 Hula O Na Keiki winners and proud of all the children who took part in this year's competition," said Ka'anapali Beach Hotel GM Mike White, who is also a Maui County Councilman. "Hula O Na Keiki is an honored tradition that helps perpetuate and preserve different aspects of the Hawaiian culture that we love to share with our guests, community and family alike." Here are the winners: Overall Wahine Award Corrie-Lynn Kuuipo Okalani Montalvo, 16 Halau Kekuaokalaaualailiahi Na Kumu lliahi & Haunani Paredes Overall Kane Award Kamaehu Kamauliola Halaulani Kamalie Kawaa, 14 Halau Kekuaokalaaualailiahi Na Kumu Iliahi & Haunani Paredes Opio Wahine Hula 1st - Corrie-Lynn Kuuipo Okalani Montalvo, 16 Halau Kekuaokalaaualailiahi Na Kumu Iliahi & Haunani Paredes 2nd - Krysta Santos, 14 Halau Hula Kauluokala Kumu Uluwehi Guerrero 3rd - Noelle Guerrero, 16 Halau O Kaululauae Kumu Mikiala M. Lidstone Opio Kane Hula 1st - Kamaehu Kamauliola Halaulani Kamalie Kawaa, 14 Halau Kekuaokalaaualailiahi Na Kumu Iliahi & Haunani Paredes 2nd - Joby Kamaileokanaauao Faris, 15 Halau Hula O Kawaihoomalu Kumu Kukahoomalu Souza Keiki Wahine Hula 1st - Grace Golis-Bautista, 10 Joan S. Lindsey Hula Studio Kumu Joan S. Lindsey 2nd - Lahela Hookela Medina Maio, 11 Halau O Kaululauae Kumu Mikiala M. Lidstone 3rd - Aona Morita, 10 Ka Pa Haa O Napuaonipoa Kumu Kalani Naahienaena Poomaihealani Keiki Kane Hula 1st - Tannon Michael Kekupuloaokamililani Kim, 10 Joan S. Lindsey Hula Studio Kumu Joan S. Lindsey Overall Music Halau Kekuaokalaaualailiahi Na Kumu Iliahi & Haunani Paredes OLI AWARDS Opio Wahine Oli 1st - Corrie-Lynn Kuuipo Okalani Montalvo, 16 Halau Kekuaokalaaualailiahi Na Kumu Iliahi & Haunani Paredes 2nd - Kiini Kahaone Kaio-Perez, 16 Halau Hula O Kawaihoomalu Kumu Kukahoomalu Souza 3rd - Alexis Joan Lindsey Peterson, 17 Ka Pa Nani O Lilinoe Kumu Lilinoe Lindsey Opio Kane Oli 1st - Kamaehu Kamauliola Halaulani Kamalie Kawaa, 14 Halau Kekuaokalaaualailiahi Na Kumu Iliahi & Haunani Paredes 2nd - Joby Kamaileokanaauao Faris, 15 Halau Hula O Kawaihoomalu Kumu Kukahoomalu Souza Keiki Wahine Oli 1st - Grace Golis-Bautista, 10 Joan S. Lindsey Hula Studio Kumu Joan S. Lindsey 2nd - Lahela Hookela Medina Maio, 11 Halau O Kaululauae Kumu Mikiala M. Lidstone 3rd - Camille Kahealani Naeole, 11 Ka Pa Nani O Lilinoe Kumu Lilinoe Lindsey Keiki Kane Oli 1st - Tannon Michael Kekupuloaokamililani Kim, 10 Joan S. Lindsey Hula Studio Kumu Joan S. Lindsey PALUA AWARDS Opio Palua 1st - Kiini Kahaone Kaio-Perez & Joby Kamaileokanaauao Faris Halau Hula O Kawaihoomalu Kumu Kukahoomalu Souza Keiki Palua 1st - Grace Golis-Bautista & Tannon Michael Kekupuloaokamililani Kim Joan S. Lindsey Hula Studio Kumu Joan S. Lindsey COSTUME & ADORNMENT AWARDS (C&A) Keiki Kahiko (C&A) Tannon Michael Kekupuloaokamililani Kim, 10 Joan S. Lindsey Hula Studio Kumu Joan S. Lindsey Opio Kahiko (C&A) Kamaehu Kamauliola Halaulani Kamalie Kawaa, 14 Halau Kekuaokalaaualailiahi Na Kumu Iliahi & Haunani Paredes Keiki Auana (C&A) Tannon Michael Kekupuloaokamililani Kim, 10 Joan S. Lindsey Hula Studio Kumu Joan S. Lindsey Opio Auana (C&A) Corrie-Lynn Kuuipo Okalani Montalvo, 16 Halau Kekuaokalaaualailiahi Na Kumu Iliahi & Haunani Paredes Keiki Palua (C&A) Grace Golis-Bautista & Tannon Michael Kekupuloaokamililani Kim Joan S. Lindsey Hula Studio Opio Palua (C&A) Kiini Kahaone Kaio-Perez & Joby Kamaileokanaauao Faris Halau Hula O Kawaihoomalu Kumu Kukahoomalu Souza INTERVIEW AWARDS Keiki Interview Grace Golis-Bautista, 10 Joan S. Lindsey Hula Studio Kumu Joan S. Lindsey Opio Interview Corrie-Lynn Kuuipo Okalani Montalvo, 16 Halau Kekuaokalaaualailiahi Na Kumu Iliahi & Haunani Paredes