Hula

Hawaiian culture · dance · storytelling · tradition

Dancing with Purpose. Hula is not just about moving to music; it's a way to tell stories and share meanings through hand gestures and body movements that match the words of Hawaiian songs and chants.

Island Roots Run Deep. Hula was created and developed by Native Hawaiians who settled in the Hawaiian Islands, making it an important part of their culture and way of life for hundreds of years.

Chants and Songs Guide It. Hula dancers perform to either oli (traditional chants) or mele (songs), and every movement in the dance represents what the words are saying, like a moving picture that tells a story.

Hands Tell the Story. The hand movements in hula are incredibly detailed and meaningful, with each gesture representing something specific like waves, flowers, or emotions that help bring the song's words to life.