Ohana Dance Group and Kūhai Hālau O Kaponookalani Pā ‘Ōlapa Kahiko

Ohana Dance Group and Kūhai Hālau O Kaponookalani Pā ‘Ōlapa Kahiko offers hula classes taught by Kumu Kaponookalani and ukulele taught by Uncle Andy. Current offerings include Hinahina (Keiki) for ages 5 to 9 on Saturdays from 8:45 am to 10:00 am, Kukui (Intermediate) on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Lokelani (Kūpuna) on Mondays from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Melia (Foundations) on Saturdays from 10:15 am to 12:00 pm, Lehua (Experienced) on Tuesdays from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, and ukulele on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Programs

• Hinahina (Keiki) — Ages 5 to 9 · Saturdays 8:45 am – 10:00 am · Taught by Kumu Kaponookalani. Hula and other classes are offered by donation.
• Kukui (Intermediate) — Tuesdays 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm · Taught by Kumu Kaponookalani. Hula and other classes are offered by donation.
• Lokelani (Kūpuna) — Mondays 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm · Taught by Kumu Kaponookalani. New students 10 and older will start in this class.
• Melia (Foundations) — Saturdays 10:15 am – 12:00 pm · Taught by Kumu Kaponookalani. Hula and other classes are offered by donation.
• Lehua (Experienced) — Adults & ‘opio · Tuesdays 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm · Taught by Kumu Kaponookalani. Hula and other classes are offered by donation.
• Ukulele — Wednesdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm · Taught by Uncle Andy. Hula and other classes are offered by donation.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

The mission of Ohana Dance Group is to share the stories and spirituality of the islands and its people through hula traditions and dances. The program is a non-profit 501(c)3, has received grants from the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, and has activities noted on its About page from 2008 through 2025. It has also performed for schools, churches, senior residences, libraries, festivals, veterans, community events, and education-based programs for children at Shriners and UC Davis Medical Center, Mustard Seed School, YMCA, schools, and community centers.

Classes are conducted on a donation basis. Students are requested to pledge $50 per month for adults, $45 per month for keiki and elders, and $25 monthly for ukulele. There is a $25 registration fee to start classes. No video recording is permitted at any class without permission from Kumu Kapono.

What families say

“The Ohana Dance Group’s efforts to preserve the native Hawaiian culture through practices and educational awareness are highly commendable. Mahalo for enriching the lives of those in your community through traditional native Hawaiian performing arts.” — Neil Abercrombie, Governor, State of Hawai`i, January 10, 2011

Last updated September 24, 2026.