Hula ‘Auana, less formal, modern hula, accompanied by song and the western influenced musical instruments like the ukulele and the guitar. This reel is a compilation of the Hula ‘Auana presented last night at the “Behind the Curtain: A Journey Through Hula” event hosted by @fairmontkealani Featured here are the Halua from Maui that participated in the Merrie Monarch Festival. @kamaka_kukona @halaukauluokala @keuaokaaualaialii It was insightful to hear the Kumu share about the incredible preparat

Hula Hālau ʻO Kamuela wins 1st place in Hula Kahiko at the 2023 Hula ʻOni Ē Hula Competition in Honolulu. I wrote their oli aloha for Ululani Nui and so happy to see and hear this amazing performance. Hoʻomaikaʻi nui @hulahalauokamuela @hulaoniehulafestival | Kalani Pe'a

Don't just do the Hula, Become the Dance. Outstanding performance 2001 The Miss Aloha Hula Competition Fisrt place winner Natasha K Oda with Halau o Ka Ua Kani Lehua Kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho. | Ae Luv Hula