Hālau Makana

Hālau Makana offers Beginner Keiki Hula, Advanced Keiki Hula, Beginner Tamari'i 'Ori, Advanced Tamari'i 'Ori, Beginner Adult Hula, Advanced Adult Hula, Beginner Adult 'Ori, Advanced Adult 'Ori, Advanced Kpuna Hula, and Ori Solo Training. Beginner classes teach the basic steps of Hula or Ori Tahiti and some 4clelo Hawai'i or Reo Tahiti, with introductions to protocol and history through movement and music of Hawai9i; advanced classes focus on deeper cultural concepts, history, language, and more complex choreography.

Programs

• Beginner Keiki Hula — 10 years old and below · Wednesday 5pm · Students learn the basic steps of Hula and some 'Ōlelo Hawai'i, with an introduction to protocol and history through movement and music of Hawai’i.
• Advanced Keiki Hula — 10 years old and below; experience required · Students should have a thorough knowledge of cultural protocol and can execute specific basic Hula steps and gestures. The class dives deeper into cultural concepts, history, and language.
• Beginner Adult Hula — 11 years old and above · Monday 7pm · Students learn the basic steps of Hula and some 'Ōlelo Hawai'i, with an introduction to protocol and history through movement and music of Hawai’i.
• Advanced Adult Hula — 11 years old and above; experience required · Students should have a thorough knowledge of cultural protocol and can execute specific basic Hula steps and gestures. The class dives deeper into cultural concepts, history, and language.
• Advanced Kūpuna Hula — Experience required
• Beginner Tamari'i 'Ori — 10 years old and below · Monday 4pm
• Advanced Tamari'i 'Ori — 10 years old and below; experience required · Students build upon their knowledge of 'Ori Tahiti and Reo Tahiti and learn more complex choreography.
• Beginner Adult 'Ori — 11 years old and above · Wednesday 6pm
• Advanced Adult 'Ori — 11 years old and above; experience required · Students learn more complex 'Ori Tahiti steps, language, pehe, and cultural history, with more rigorous and complex choreography in a high-intensity, fast-paced setting.
• 'Ori Solo Training — All ages; experience required · Saturday 12pm-12:50pm · High-energy, fast-paced class focusing on strength, stamina, and freestyle dancing.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: Fall semester classes open to new students. New students start in beginners' classes, and auditions are held at the end of every session/semester for those interested in advanced classes. 'Ori Solo Training meets every Saturday from 12pm to 12:50pm and is drop-in based. Weekly classes are tuition-based.

About the provider

Hlau Makana's mission is to preserve Polynesian cultures through dance, art, and music and share these cultural art forms with anyone who has a desire to learn. The program notes that new students start in beginners' classes, auditions are held at the end of every session or semester for those interested in advanced classes, Ori Solo Training meets every Saturday from 12pm to 12:50pm and is drop-in based, and weekly classes are tuition-based.

No refunds or make-ups for missed classes at your own discretion. Students may join other classes within their same level. Students are automatically billed on the 1st of every month until a cancellation form is submitted. Harbor Bay Club policy: no spectators, no recording and no photos allowed, and no food or drink except water inside the studios.

Last updated October 6, 2026.