Hula Connection

Hula Connection offers Polynesian Music and Dance classes. Students learn basic language, songs, dance steps, motions, and meanings, and the program includes work with poi balls, Hawaiian hula, implements, Tahitian, and Samoan music and dance forms. It also offers private lessons.

Programs

• Polynesian Music and Dance classes — 2 to 100+ · Mondays 3:30 PM; Wednesdays private lessons by appointment; Thursdays 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM · Students learn basic language, songs, dance steps, motions, meanings. Includes work with poi balls, Hawaiian hula, implements, Tahitian, and Samoan music/dance forms.
• Private lessons — Wednesdays by appointment · Email or call to schedule.
• Ukulele — TBD · Email, text, or call for information.
• Tahitian drums — TBD · Email, text, or call for information.

At a glance

• General schedule: 2022 winter schedule: Mondays 3:30 PM Keiki Class (full), 4:30 PM Mini/Keiki (3 years-7 years), 5:30 PM Teens/Adults; Wednesdays private lessons by email or call; Thursdays 4:30 PM Intermediate Teens/Adults, 5:30 PM Mini Keiki, 6:30 PM Beginning Hula/Tahitian Teens/Adults. Also listed: Private lessons by email/text/call; Ukulele - TBD; Tahitian drums - TBD.

About the provider

Hula Connection was founded in 2003. Its stated goal is to help students learn about and share the aloha spirit, and respect for self and others through music, dance, and culture. The program has participated in festivals and parades including the OHANA Festival, Polynesian Festival, Tallships, Hawaiian Surf Club, San Clemente Ocean Festivals, Festival of Whales, Swallows Day, and Aliso Viejo Winter, and it performs for private events such as birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, weddings, and other special occasions.

Noncompetitive performance halau. Accepts all levels of students and allows all students to participate in community venues. Students who have graduated from high school and go off to college often return for summer classes. Family discount: 10% for sibling, parent. Military discount: $40 vs. $70. Senior citizen discount: $40. Single drop in class: $20. If a group of at least 4-8 is interested in learning, a new class can be arranged. COVID safety and precautions are mentioned in the source.

Last updated October 27, 2026.