Hula Hālau o kou lima nani e, has been thriving for 39 years. Kumu Hula Iwalani Kalima a student of Uncle George Naʻope.
The name of the hālau was given to me by my kumu: Hula Hālau O Kou Lima Nani E (School of loving hula hands). Our hula school is based in Keaukaha of Hilo HI. The ages of my students are 4 years old to Kupuna. We have done many performances and have competited in the Merrie Monarch Festival. Students learn Hula kahiko and Hula ʻAuana, Oli, Hua ʻOlelo, Hana Noʻeau. Keeping the hula in our lives is truly a wonderful life style. We are proud to share the hula with the world. It is the connection to Hawaiʻi. “E ola mau i ka hula” a me “Aʻoha pau ʻike kau hālau i hoʻokahi”
Situated on Kīlauea volcano the Volcano Art Center (VAC) promotes and perpetuates arts and culture. The dynamic location inspires the sharing of authentic Hula Kahiko performances as well as other arts and traditions of hula. VAC with support from Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is proud to announce free events which promote and perpetuate Native Hawaiian arts and culture. Join the Volcano Art Center on the second Saturday of each month for a free, live hula performance.
The presentation is presented authentically in an outdoor setting, rain or shine without electronic amplification. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats, and to arrive early as parking at the Visitor’s Center is limited, additional parking is available at the Steam Vents parking lot. The Volcano Art Center is a non-profit art and educational organization created in 1974 to promote, develop, and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai‘i’s people and environment through activities in the visual, literary, and performing arts.