Hālau Hula ‘O Kalikopuakalehua

Hālau Hula ‘O Kalikopuakalehua 🌴Hawai’i & Arizona 🏜️
501c3 Nonprofit for Polynesian Cultural Arts -
DBA Hālau Hula ‘O Kalikopuakalehua under nonprofit Hālau Kalikopuakalehua

We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization for Polynesian cultural arts. Our mission is to perpetuate the cultures of Hawai‘i, Tahiti, Sāmoa, Tonga and Aotearoa (New Zealand) through their arts, music, dance, language and other beliefs and practices. Hālau Hula 'O Kalikopuakalehua is our DBA under Hālau Kalikopuakalehua. The multi-award-winning dancers of Hālau Hula 'O Kalikopuakalehua compete internat

ionally to share the cultures of Hawai‘i & Tahiti. Through our student group, Hālau Ho‘okahi I Ka Hula, we offer Polynesian classes for music & dance. For more information on classes, please visit www.hulainarizona.com

08/18/2026

When Hurricane Lala is here, but Kumu says, “Still get hula practice for ʻūniki in the morning.”

💨 …Can? 🌧️
💪🏽 Can. 🤙🏽

Our ʻōlapa had prepared for this day for years. We just didn’t plan on Hurricane Lala joining us. 😅

They arrived at Kumu’s hale on Thursday with a plan to puka, or ʻūniki, that weekend. With safety always our priority, they stayed focused, adapted to the circumstances, and continued their preparation.

Saturday became a day of staying in, practicing hula and weaving our wehi. We were fortunate to be safe and able to continue. Mahalo Ke Akua. 🙏🏽

We are incredibly proud of our ʻōlapa for meeting an unexpected challenge with strength, discipline and aloha. ❤️

Our hearts remain with everyone affected by the hurricane. Now, we work to help our islands recover. We p**e for all. 🙏🏽

08/09/2026

🔥 Before the battle, there was a challenge. ⚔️

Hālau Hula ‘O Kalikopuakalehua joined the haumāna of Hālau Ho‘okahi I Ka Hula to present a hula kāla‘au (pahūpahū) from the islands of Hawai’i. The hula comes from the lineage of Kumu Hula Al Barcarse, taught to his haumāna, Kumu Hula Lono ‘Ikuwā, who then passed it down to our Kumu.

From the mo‘olelo of Pele and Hi‘iaka, this mele takes us into Hi‘iaka’s 14-day journey from Moku O Keawe to Kaua‘i to retrieve Pele’s beloved, Lohi‘au.

As Hi‘iaka, Wahine’ōma‘o, and Pā‘ūopala‘e make their way through the forest of Pana‘ewa, they are confronted by the giant mo‘o Pana‘ewa and his minions, who refuse them passage.

But Hi‘iaka does not retreat.

She laughs at Pana‘ewa’s boastful words and answers him with a chant before the battle begins.

In this hula, our wāhine (red and yellow) represented Hi’iaka and her companions, while our kāne (black and yellow) represented Pana’ewa and his minions. We are honored to share the mo’olelo, and to carry the knowledge of our people forward.

This is one of the gifts of hula. 🌺

🎥 Indigenous Event Recordings

08/03/2026

A collection of highlight clips from Hālau Hula ʻO Kalikopuakalehua’s live ‘Ori Tahiti performance of our multi award winning 2025 Tahitian choreography piece, Te Fe’e. 🐙🔥

From the coral reef to the vast Pacific, this tumu pārau tells the story of the intelligence, strength, and beauty of the octopus.

Hidden beneath the intricate coral, the reddish orange fe’e patiently waits. Camouflaged and calculating, it emerges to hunt, using its powerful parrot like beak, reflected in our headpiece design, to crack open its prey. Its long tentacles flow with grace through the ocean before transforming into Fe’e Nui, the great octopus whose reach extends across the islands of the Polynesian Triangle.

🎶 Music by Mevina Liufau
🎥 Videography by Indigenous Event Recordings
💃🏻 Choreography & costumes by Nālani Kahoʻonei
📖 Tumu pārau: Te Fe’e 🐙

07/31/2026

Power. Precision. Endurance. 💪🏽

Every beat of the tōʻere demands control. Every step requires stamina. Every movement reflects countless hours of training and dedication.

The dancers of Hālau Hula ʻO Kalikopuakalehua continue to challenge themselves, honoring the traditions of French Polynesia through hard work, respect, and heart.

🎶 Music by Mevina Liufau
🎥 Videography by Indigenous Event Recordings

Māuruuru for following our journey. 🌺

07/27/2026

📣 Before anyone gets their bebadees 🩲 in a twist, it’s just a joke. 😜 📣

This video pokes fun at the stereotype that turning 30 means you suddenly can’t move anymore. As our dancers proved, age doesn’t always affect talent, strength, or ability. We are kānaka…we find a way. 💪🏽

Po’e hula: Moani, Malia, Tyanna, Ali, Lucia, Angelica, Tina

Disclaimer: No poʻe hula were harmed in the making of this wikiō, and any spiritual departures were purely fictional. 🤍

Music:
🎼 “He Mele No Ka Mauna Hu’ihu’i” - Nālani Kaho’onei
🎶 “Flying With Angels” - Na Leo Pilimehana
(Music clip from Instagram library)
🎼 “Stand As One” - Nālani Kaho’onei
(Music clip from Instagram library)

We warmly invite you to join us for an evening of community and hula in Hilo, Hawai’i. 🌺The ʻōlapa of Hālau Hula ʻO Kali...
07/27/2026

We warmly invite you to join us for an evening of community and hula in Hilo, Hawai’i. 🌺

The ʻōlapa of Hālau Hula ʻO Kalikopuakalehua will share hula kahiko (mele ali’i) from the lineage of Kumu Hula Maʻiki Aiu Lake.

Saturday Social is a celebration of our community, bringing together local food, artisans, small businesses, and live entertainment. Come enjoy the evening, support our local vendors, and spend a little time with us.

📍 Prince Kūhiō Plaza, Hilo, Hawaiʻi
🗓 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕓 Saturday Social: 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm
🌿 Hula Kahiko: 4:30 pm

Come gather with us as we celebrate hula, ʻike, and the enduring legacy of our kūpuna. 🌱

07/22/2026

Another special moment from “He Mele No Ka Mauna Huʻihuʻi”. ⛰️

This clip features one of the more challenging movements in hula. Like many aspects of hula, the name often depends on the lineage. ʻAʻohe pau ka ʻike i ka hālau hoʻokahi. Not all knowledge is learned in one school. 📝

We are honored to continue learning, preserving, and sharing the traditions passed down through our lineage, while recognizing the richness and diversity that exists throughout the hula community.

Mahalo for following along with our performances from Saturday Social at Prince Kūhiō Plaza on 7/11. We hope you enjoy this special clip. 🤍🌺

📍 Prince Kūhiō Plaza - Hilo, HI
🎶 He Mele No Ka Mauna Hu’ihu’i
Kumu: Nālani Kaho’onei
Dancers: Maika, Kainoa, Malia, Tyanna

07/20/2026

Nani Wale Ka Lau Oliva 🕊️🌿

A special moment from our performance at Saturday Social at Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo last weekend.

Composed by the late Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho and beautifully recorded by the late Darren Benitez, this mele tells the biblical story of Noah, the dove, and the olive leaf. It’s a timeless message of hope, faith, and resilience after the storm.

This hula ‘auana is presented with choreography by our Kumu Hula, Nālani Kahoʻonei, and performed by the ʻōlapa of Hālau Hula ʻO Kalikopuakalehua.

Mahalo nui loa for your continued support and for allowing us to share these stories through hula. We hope you enjoy this performance. 🤍🌺

Janaire and bills saturday_socials

07/17/2026

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A treasured legacy hula from the lineage of Kumu Hula Maʻiki Aiu Lake.

Our ʻōlapa, Malia, presenting a hula of King Kalākaua at the Kumukahi Hula Competition last year. Filmed from the side of the stage, this perspective offers a more personal glimpse into the moment, beyond the audience’s view.

It is a privilege to carry forward the ʻike and traditions passed down through generations, honoring both the Merrie Monarch and the enduring legacy of those who have preserved this art.

E ola mau ka hula. 🤍

🎥 Tamara Hight

07/16/2026

A mele from our performance in Hilo this past weekend. 🌴

ʻEā lā, ʻeā lā, ʻeā… i laila hoʻi…

From the high sea cliffs of Kahalekai and Kamaʻalewa on Kauaʻi, Hiʻiaka pauses on her journey to retrieve Lohiʻau. Gifted with far-sight, she gazes across the channels toward Hawaiʻi Island, watching over her beloved friend Hōpoe and wondering if Pele has kept her promise to protect all that Hiʻiaka left behind.

We’re grateful to share this hula, No Luna I Ka Halekai No Ka Ma’alewa, from the lineage of Kumu Hula Ma’iki Aiu Lake. Danced by the ‘ōlapa (Malia, Kainoa, Tyanna) of Hālau Hula ‘O Kalikopuakalehua under the direction of our Kumu Hula, Nālani Kaho’onei.

Mahalo to the organizers of Saturday Social at Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo, HI for the opportunity to share these treasured moʻolelo through hula. We hope you enjoy the clip of this performance. 🤍🌺

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