Hula Kahiko featuring Hālau Moanianilehua aʻo Pāhoa under the direction of Kini Kaʻawa
The Volcano Art Center’s Hula Kahiko program continues on Saturday, May 11th at 10:30am with a performance under the direction of Kumu Kini Kaʻawa. Selected students of Pāhoa Middle and High School will present hula and oli at Kaʻauea Kahua Hula at the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. These student are learning hula, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and other kanaka maoli practices and traditions. This year they will honor Mōʻi Lunalilo with selections honoring his life, his perspective and the places and people whom he adored. Additionally, the students will present hula that highlights the beauty of the Puna District.
This performance is part of a year-round series sponsored by the Volcano Art Center at the kahua hula (hula platform) near the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
The performance takes place, rain or shine, in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. National Park entrance fees apply. These free events are supported in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats, and arrive early as parking at the Visitor’s Center is limited, additional parking is available at the Steam Vents parking lot.
Although these events are free, park entrance fees apply.
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. To donate to the Hula Arts at Kīlauea programs or to find out more information please contact Emily C. Weiss at info@volcanoartcenter.org, visit www.volcanoartcenter.org or call 967-8222.
Volcano Art Center’s Hula Arts at Kīlauea performance series continues on Saturday, June 14th with a hula kahiko performance featuring Hālau Kauluola under the direction of Kumu Hula Noʻeau and Pōlanimakamae Kahakalau-Kalima. The performance begins at 10:30am in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. National Park entrance fees apply.
These free events are supported by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. Donations are welcome to continue future programs. The Volcano Art Center is a non-profit 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. Visit www.volcanoartcenter.orgor call 967-8222 for more information.
Hula Kahiko featuring Hālau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu under the direction of nā Kumu Hula, Kasie Puahala Kaleohano and Brandi Nohelani Barrett. The Volcano Art Center’s Hula Kahiko program continues on Saturday, July 12th at 10:30am with a performance by Hālau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu under the direction of nā Kumu Hula, Kasie Puahala Kaleohano and Brandi Nohelani Barrett. The performance is part of a year-round series sponsored by the Volcano Art Center at the kahua hula (hula platform) near the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. 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.
Hālau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu was founded in 2022 by nā Kumu Hula Kasie Puahala Kaleohano and Brandi Nohelani Barrett. The hālau, proudly located in Hilo, Hawai`i, and is dedicated to perpetuating the legacy of the late Kumu Hula, Johnny Lum Ho. Hālau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu has kaikamahine, keiki kāne, wahine, kāne and kupuna ranging in age from 4 to 80+ years old, serviced weekly through 18 differentclasses. Hālau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu has recently competed in the Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition in 2023 and 2024. They have also participated in and received top honors at the E Mālama Mau i ka Hula Keiki Competition held yearly in Hilo. Hālau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu focuses on providing haumāna with access to culture and language while instilling foundational values and skills. These include aloha, kuleana, hō`ihi, kūpa`a, lōkahi and others. The hālau is committed to instilling a genuine love for hula and the associated cultural practices while building strong, lifelong bonds. The hālau acknowledges the importance of and is extremely grateful for family and community support and looks forward to cultivating a new generation of lehua. The performance takes place in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, National Park entrance fees apply. These free events are supported in part by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
Although the event is free, park entrance fees apply.
Mahalo!
Hula Kahiko: Featuring Kumu hula Moses Kahoʻokele Crabbe with Halauolaokalani on September 13, 2025.
These free events are supported in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
Donations are welcome to continue future programs. The Volcano Art Center is a non-profit 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.
Hula Kahiko: Unuokeahi with kumu hula Stacey Kapuaikapoliopele Kaʻauʻa
Saturday, October 11th | 10:30am
Volcano Art Center’s Hula Arts at Kīlauea performance series resumes on Saturday, October 11th, with a presentation by Unuokeahi under the direction of kumu hula Stacey Kapuaikapoliopele Kaʻauʻa. The performance begins at 10:30am, and takes place in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Park entrance fees apply.
On the winter solstice of 2016, Unuokeahi opened her doors under the tutelage of kumu hula Kapua Kaʻauʻa, affectionately known as Kumu ʻAuʻa. ʻAuʻa underwent the ʻūniki rites in December 2014, led by her kumu Dr. Taupōuri Tangarō of Unukupukupu. It is with this that she was bestowed the title of kumu hula. The Unuokeahi traditions stem from the Kanakaʻole hula ʻaihaʻa traditions in Hilo.
Hālau Unuokeahi is made up of culturally sustainable members from various communities. Students who arrived at the hālau come to learn traditional and cultural leadership through moʻolelo, ritual, and environmental sustainability. Many of the students of Unuokeahi have reached or are reaching higher academic degrees, an essential piece for the journey of the hālau.
Along with Hālau Unuokeahi comes the Unuiti Hula Ensemble program from Ka ʻUmeke Kaʻeo Charter school in Keaukaha. Started by her kumu, Taupōuri, in the early 2000’s, Kumu ʻAuʻa continues this program throughout all 11-grade levels. Hula ʻaihaʻa, moʻolelo, and ritual are taught through the Hawaiian language medium. It is a rigorous program, requiring students to create, and manifest their hula world in every aspect. From making implements, gathering, fabrication, and ‘āina projects, to haku hula, these core learning accouterments are required of every student. Paired with academics, it makes it for a dynamic program.
This performance is part of a year-round series sponsored by the Volcano Art Center (VAC). VAC is pleased to resume the series which invites hula hālau from across Hawaiʻi to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform), located near the VAC Gallery in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats.
These family friendly, free events are supported in part by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. if you, your ‘ohana or business would like to support these wonderful programs please contact Emily Weiss at the Volcano Art Center. The Volcano Art Center is a non-profit 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.
Hula Kahiko at Volcano Art Center feat. Kumu Haʻamauliola Aiona with Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniʻopuʻu Public Charter School
The Volcano Art Center’s Hula Kahiko series continues on Saturday, November 8th at 10:30am with a performance by Kumu Haʻamauliola Aiona with Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniʻopuʻu Public Charter School.
He hoʻonui ʻike hoʻi kēia hōʻikeʻike a nā haumāna o Ke Kula ʻO Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu e hōʻike ana i nā moʻolelo o nā akua, nā aliʻi me nā kānaka poʻe makanui o Hawaiʻi e like me Iosepa Nāwahī kāne wahine aloha ʻo Emma Aʻima Aʻi Nāwahī. The 7th & 10th grade students of Ke Kula ʻO Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu will share famous stories of ancestral gods, famous chiefs, and significant role models such at Iosepa Nāwahī and his wife Emma Aʻima Aʻi Nāwahī in our performance at Kīlauea.
This performance is part of a year-round series sponsored by the Volcano Art Center. For the series, hula hālau from across Hawai‘i are invited to perform each month in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Limited parking. Additional parking at the Steam Vents parking lot.
The performance will take place in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (hula platform) in the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats. National Park entrance fees may apply.