Hālau Ho'okahi I Ka Hula

05/10/2026

Hau’oli Lā Mākuahine & Happy Mothers’ Day! 💐

Today we celebrate the mākuahine and kūpuna wāhine whose aloha, strength, and guidance continue to shape our communities and future generations.

From nurturing our keiki to carrying forward ʻike kūpuna and cultural traditions, your presence is deeply valued and appreciated every day.

This Mother’s Day, we also honor two of our beloved cultural practitioners, Lucia and Tyanna, and our Kumu Hula Nālani, whose dedication to both ʻohana and community reflects the spirit of aloha in action. We also honor all mothers in our student group, Hālau Ho’okahi I Ka Hula.

Happy Mothersʻ Day & Hau’oli Lā Mākuahine from all of us! 💐

05/07/2026

Congratulations to our nā haumāna: Evan and Hali on your graduations this month! 🎓

04/23/2026

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We are opening a selection process this Spring for experienced Hula & ‘Ori Tahiti dancers seeking to enter our advanced performance and competition group, Hālau Hula ‘O Kalikopuakalehua.

This opportunity is for those ready to take on a higher level of commitment, discipline, and kuleana, and to represent our Hālau in performance and competition around ka honua. Arizona location only at this time.

For more information, DM or email [email protected].

Kūlia I Ka Nu’u. 🌱

04/21/2026

Our new student orientation this past Saturday went so well, and we’re excited to welcome so many new faces into our Hālau. 💛

Sharing a special moment from our tamāri’i and taure’are’a (youth) at the Aloha Festival 2026, as they continue their journey in ‘ori Tahiti.

Some classes have already filled, but we still have space available in others. We’ll continue accepting new students as space allows through the end of August.

Come join us 🌺

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04/14/2026

This past Saturday at the Gilbert Global Village Festival, our lāhui showed up with pride.

Mahalo to our dancers, our musicians, and our community who came together in celebration and support. We are grateful for every opportunity to uplift and perpetuate the ʻike of our poʻe.



📷 Melesa Stewart

04/07/2026

Another chance to see us 🌺

If you missed our Aloha Festival sets last month, or just want to experience it again…

Hālau Ho’okahi I Ka Hula takes the World Stage this Saturday at 9:10am at the Gilbert Global Village Festival. 🌱

See you there! 🤙🏽

https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/special-events-and-permits/gilbert-global-village-festival

03/30/2026

We humbly welcome Amelia Butler to Arizona, where she will share ʻike from Aotearoa through a series of Māori workshops on Sunday, April 19th. 🌱

This is an invitation to gather, to learn, and to strengthen our connections across our oceanic cultures. All are welcome to join at our Hālau in Chandler. 🌊

📝 Register here:
https://www.learnmaoriabroad.com/event-details/maori-workshops-in-arizona

🎥 View Amelia’s TED Talk:
https://share.google/Jr5kPVbIfnzBJJkMn

As a Māori cultural practitioner, Amelia Butler introduces us to her Pepeha. And then takes us on an exquisite journey to her homeland, to experience what it...

03/28/2026

Every huaka’i begins with a single step.

Join us on April 18th for new student enrollment.
All experience levels, ages 5+
Hula at 2pm
‘Ori Tahiti at 3pm

Visit us at www.hulainarizona.com for address, class info and more. Be sure to send an email to our two Po’o Pua’a with your interest in registration at [email protected]

A space to learn, to honor culture, and to grow together. Whether you’re just starting or returning, there’s a place for you here. ❤️

PC 📷
Sam Paras
Kimi Buckles

03/25/2026

Hālau Ho’okahi I Ka Hula…together, we are one. ❤️

Mahalo to our nā haumāna (students), nā mea ho’okani pila (musicians), nā pu’ukani (singers) and everyone who endured the heat 🔥 with us to kāko’o, kōkua and share in the aloha at the Arizona Aloha Festival this past weekend.

Catch us next month at the Gilbert Global Village Festival on 4/11 at 9:10am on the World Stage. 🗓️

Mahalo nui! 🌺

PC 📷 Sam Paras
(Featuring our keiki dancers with “Ka Uluwehi O Kekai”)

10/14/2025