Hālau Ka Lei Kukui Hi'ilani

Hālau Ka Lei Kukui Hi'ilani offers Hawaiian Hula Youth Level 1 for ages 2 and up, with an entry-level class on Saturdays from 12:10-1:00 PM. The program also lists Hawaiian Hula Youth Level 2, Hawaiian Hula Foundation, Hawaiian Hula Performance, Hawaiian Hula Worship, private hula lessons by appointment, City of San Marcos Community Center classes on Monday evenings, and Zoom hula classes on Wednesday evenings.

Programs

• Hawaiian Hula Foundation — teens/adults · Sat 8:40-10:00 AM; additional PM session 4:40-6:00 PM · Foundational class for ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, oli, mele, and hula. Required for all levels of adults and teens; preteens of Liko Kukui require instructor approval.
• Hawaiian Hula Performance — teens/adults · Sat 10:10-11:00 AM; additional PM session 6:10-7:00 PM · Choreography instruction in hula kahiko and hula ʻauana. Instructor approval required with concurrent enrollment in Hawaiian Hula Foundation.
• Hawaiian Hula Worship — all ages and levels · Sat 11:10 AM-12:00 PM · Free meetup open to the public and other hula groups with permission of their leaders for ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, oli, mele, hula, and Bible study.
• Hawaiian Hula Youth Level 1 — ages 2 and up · Sat 12:10-1:00 PM · Entry level class. Those desiring to participate in public performances are required to meet the monthly ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi requirements.
• Hawaiian Hula Youth Level 2 — Sat 1:10-2:00 PM
• Private Hula Lessons — By appointment · Individual and group private lessons at the studio for hālau and non-hālau members. For weddings, a minimum of 4 one-hour lessons is required.
• City of San Marcos Community Center Classes — those with or without experience · Monday evenings 7:00-8:00 PM · Non-hālau classes at San Marcos Community Center.
• Zoom Hula Classes — teens and adults · Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:30 PM · Non-hālau online classes via Zoom hosted by Hawaiian Hula International, including Hawaiian Hula Hoʻoleʻa (Hula For Fun) and Hawaiian Hula Hō'ikaika (Hula Strengthening).

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• General schedule: Saturday classes are listed for Hawaiian Hula Foundation, Hawaiian Hula Performance, Hawaiian Hula Worship, Hawaiian Hula Youth Level 1, and Hawaiian Hula Youth Level 2. Additional sessions are listed for Foundation and Performance in the afternoon/evening. Non-hālau classes are listed on Monday evenings and Wednesday evenings.

About the provider

The program was established in 2014. Its mission is to learn, preserve, and perpetuate cultural integrity in all aspects of Hawaiian hula, traditions, history, and language, and to honor and glorify Ke Akua in all He has given us. It participates in cultural events and performances throughout the year, including local festivals, cultural celebrations, church outreaches, and special showcases.

Last updated October 9, 2026.