Jessica Whalen, center, practices their traditional Kahiko dance along with the rest of the dancers on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, at Washington High School in Parkland. KUOW Photo/Megan Farmer ...

Hālau Hula O Nā Pua O Hawai'i Nei is a hula school based out of Eugene, Oregon. Its instructor, Akiko Colton, is committed to creating a space that teaches Hawaiian culture through hula dance.

The past, present and future of hula. During the three-day event, Hula O Nā Keiki competitors performed the two overarching styles of hula. On Friday, they performed kahiko, a more traditional ...

In hula kahiko (ancient-style hula), there is a protocol for how the dance is presented to an audience. Typically, the kumu hula will oli (chant) to announce the entrance of his or her halau.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hula kahiko, we may be aware of that as is our traditional style of dance. Hula ʻauana, that also may be something we are familiar with as more a contemporary and modern dance.

”Individual hula dancers compete for the titles of Miss Keiki Hula and Master Keiki Hula on the first night of ... Hula Kahiko (Traditional Hula): Friday, July 26 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m ...

On Friday, they performed kahiko, a more traditional hula featuring oli (chant) ... In the early 20th century, hula dancers were sexualized and packaged for tourism and Hollywood.

The production company is looking for hula dancers proficient in both hula kahiko and hula auana styles. Interested applicants must register online by Thursday, March 13.

Dancers perform an ancient hula at the annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival in Hilo, Hawaii, in 2007. Tim Wright / AP file The stage is not the only place where Maui and Lahaina will be represented.

More than 500 of the state’s most talented hula dancers, ranging from ages 6 to 12, ... Hula Kahiko (Traditional Hula): Friday, July 26 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Hula Auana ...

Hula O Na Keiki is a children's hula competition that proves the art is far from dead. Hula was once banned in Hawaii, this competition fosters the next generation of dancers Skip to main content ...