Get Moving

Just go out there and explore dance/hula at your school, community and more:

Be a part of a Halau Hula (Hula School) near you
Attend Academy of Hawaii Arts Hula classes
Join a Dance Studio: Meet other aspiring dancers, take classes, and participate in local performances
Be on the lookout for dance events on ‘Oahu, Big Island, Lanai, Molokai, Kauai, and Maui
Not sure which type of dance you’re interested in? Try them all:
– Arthur Murray Dance Centers
– 247 Dance Force
– Samadhi Hawaii—Aerial Dancing
– Hot Salsa Hawaii—Salsa Dancing
– Chinese Lion Dance

Stay Focused

Focus on dance/hula, keep improving, and have fun as you set and fulfill goals:

Thinking of studying dance performance in college? High school classes to help you prepare include: theater arts, music, and music theory
University of Hawaii at Manoa’s dance program offers a broad curriculum that educates the mind and body of the dancer
Check out the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) and learn about the two basic types of Tahitian dances

Great minds think alike. Connect and work with other people who like dance/hula as you reach your dream:

Na Hula Festival started in 1941 in celebration of the artistry and grace of Hawai‘i’s premiere dance form. It focuses on preserving the ancient art of hula and is the longest-running noncompetitive event
Want to pursue your career in performing arts, dance, or hula? Look for opportunities in your community that help develop your physical skills, but also explore the history, theory, and science of your art. Gear up for a tough schedule of technique and choreography classes, long evenings in rehearsal, and academic classes.
Attend Hawaii’s premiere hula competition, the Merry Monarch Festival