Ainsley Halemanu teaches hula, and na mea Hawai'i (the "things" and or "culture" of Hawai'i). A veteran performer of Hawaiian music, he is the respected kumu hula of the hula school "Ka Liko O Ka Palai," which means "the bud of the palai fern," a fern associated with hula and used in Hawaiian healing. A master chanter, dancer and teacher, Ainsley is also knowledgeable in the use of Hawaiian plants for healing, lei-making and decoration. This multi-talented treasure of Hawai'i is generous with his wisdom and experience.  I am fortunate to have him as a kumu and mentor. On the next page we share pictures of Ainsley Halemanu's halau (hula school), "Ka Liko O Ka Palai."