Hula is a Polynesian dance form accompanied by chant (oli) or song (mele, which is related to the Fijian language "meke"). It was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians who originally settled there. The hula dramatizes or portrays the words of the oli or mele in a visual dance form. There are many sub-styles of hula, with the main two categories being Hula Auana and Hula Kahiko. Ancient hula, as performed before Western encounters with Hawaii, is called kahiko. It is accompanied by chant and traditional instruments. Hula, as it evolved under Western influence in the 19th and 20th centuries, is called auana (a word that means "to wander" or "drift"). It is accompanied by song and Western-influenced musical instruments such as the guitar, the ukulele, and the double bass. There are also two main positions of a hula dance either sitting (noho dance) or standing (luna dance). Some dances utilize both forms. Hula dancing is fun for the whole family. Individual Attention, and warm, friendly family environment. Teaching beginners to advanced levels from ages 2yrs through Adults.

Polynesian Hula Dance Class Schedule

• MONDAY 4:45PM-5:30PM HOKU (3yrs-7yrs)
• 5:30PM-6:30PM PUKA (8yrs+)
• Tuesday classes are offered through the City of Huntington Beach
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• TUESDAY 3:30PM-4:00PM TINY TOTS Hula (2yrs-4yrs)
• 4:00PM-4:45PM TOTS Hula (4yrs-7yrs)
• 5:00PM-6:00PM Polynesian Beginning (8yrs-12yrs)
• 6:30PM-7:30PM Adult Polynesian Beginning (13yrs-adult)
• 7:30PM-8:30PM Adult Polynesian Advanced (13yrs-adult)
• WEDNESDAY 10:00AM-11:00AM Ladies of TUPUA
• 11:30AM-12:00AM Beginner HOKU (3yrs-7yrs)
• 4:45PM-5:30PM TUPUA Jr. WARRIOR
• 5:30PM-6:30PM MOANA (teens)
• 6:30PM-7:30PM ALO & PE'A
• 7:30PM-8:30PM VAKA & PE'A (professional show)
• THURSDAY 5:00PM-6:00PM MANU (beginner adult)
• 6:00PM-7:00PM Ladies of TUPUA
• 7:00PM-8:00PM AMA (16yrs+)
• FRIDAY 3:00PM-4:00PM Private GROUP Instruction
• 4:00PM-5:00PM Private Instruction
• 5:00PM-6:00PM Private Instruction
• SATURDAY 8:30AM-9:30AM AMA CLASS
• 9:30AM-10:30AM ALO & PE'A
• 10:30AM-11:30AM VAKA & PE'A (professional show)
• SUNDAY 9:00AM-10:00AM Private Instruction
• 10:00AM-11:00AM Private Instruction
• 11:00AM-12:00PM Private GROUP Instruction