Pacific Arts Academy Halau Hula a Kawika laua 'o Leinani

Pacific Arts Academy Halau Hula a Kawika laua 'o Leinani offers classes in hula, including both the ancient form of hula (Kahiko) and modern hula (Auana). Classes include Hula Basics with drills and repetitive hula steps, Kahiko, Auana, Oli, and ukulele. All students learn to greet each other in the Hawaiian language.

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday through Thursday and Saturday; all classes are 1 hour
• Price: $53.00 per month per student for 1 class per week; $73.00 per month per student for 2 classes per week; private group and individual lessons $50.00 per hour; payments are due at the beginning of every month; arrangements can be made to pay for several months in advance; family rates are available

Instruction is provided by Kumu Hula Leinani Viloria and Kawika Viloria. Beginning classes focus on basics and a slower breakdown of dances, while intermediate and advanced classes include basics, Kahiko, Auana, and Oli at a faster pace with more difficult movements. The program is well respected and highly involved in the Hawaiian community, and its dancers are involved in E Hula Mau. The halau performs annually at its own Hoike concert and has participated in a collaboration called He inoa no Kalakaua with the Kumu Hula Association of Southern California, featuring over 200 dancers from more than a dozen hula studios.

Pacific Arts Academy Halau Hula a Kawika laua 'o Leinani competes and has received several awards for hula, including high awards at the Ia 'Oe E Ka La Pleasanton Competition. It has been a member award recipient at the E Hula Mau Competition for 22 years, the Ia Oe E Kala Competition for 15 years, and the George Naope Kane Competition for 5 years. The program has been featured in Hawaii Magazine (July/August 2003) and the Diamond Bar Highlander (September 2, 2004).

Last updated March 13, 2026.