Hālau Hula 'O Nāpunaheleonāpua

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We Are Hula

For over 30 years, Hālau Hula ʻO Nāpunaheleonāpua has been perpetuating Hawaiian Culture through the dance of hula to all age groups with studios in Hawaiʻi and Japan.

Hālau Hula O Nāpunahheleonāpua Dancer Erica Ann Leiʻala (Sacatropez) Ching

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Step into a Legacy

At Hālau Hula ʻO Nāpunaheleonāpua, we believe that to move forward, you must know your roots. We are honored to announce Open Enrollment under the exceptional leadership and grounded guidance of Kumu Hula Rich Pedrina and Kumu Hula Blaine Nohara.

This is where the sacred traditions of the past meet the dancers of the future. Whether you are looking to build grace, find your inner strength, or grow within a vibrant ‘ohana, there is a place in the circle for you. Come learn from teachers who are deeply rooted in excellence and dedicated to the growth of every haumāna.

Open Enrollment for Ages 6 & Up— Beginners to Experienced welcome!

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2025 Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition

Hālau Hula ʻO Nāpunaheleonāpua participated in the 2025 Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition that took place at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena. Our hālau entered in all the Divisions of Competition – Miss and Master, Kaikamahine and Keikikāne Kahiko and the Kaikamahine and Keikikāne ʻAuana Competitions.

We are proud to say that our our boys placed 3rd in both of the Keikikāne Hula Kahkio and the Keikikāne Hula ʻAuana Compettiions.

Below are the photos of our Keikikāne that were taken in the Divisions that they placed in.

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Introducing New Workshops

Hālau Hula ʻO Nāpunaheleonāpua is adding a new workshop to it’s list of classes offered to our Hula community.

Along with our regular hula classes for Keiki Hōlona – Beginners, Keikikāne, Kaikamāhime, Kāne, Wahine, Lokomaikaʻi, Kupuna and Zoom classes, we are proud to introduce Workshops for Kumu Hula and their hālau that do not have direct contact with Hawaiian Kumu Hula.

SHARING OUR ʻIKE / KNOWLEDGE

It is valuable to our hula lineage that what we bring to the hāumana is true to our Hawaiian culture

OUR KUMU HULA

Rich Pedrina

Kumu Hula Rich Pedrina has been teaching hula for about 30 years and has performed throughout the world.

He has taken his Hālau Hula ʻO Nāpunaheleonāpua to Merrie Monarch and The Keiki Hula Competitions and has performed worldwide with famous Hawaiian artists The Makaha Son’s, Theresa Bright, Holunape and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole.

OPEN CALL FOR HAUMANA

We are presently casting an Open Call for new dancers in all of our Hawaiʻi studios. Our Hālau follows all mandated guidelines and is offering Zoom classes Worldwide.

Kaikamahine and Keiki Kāne that are 6-12 years old can join our Keiki Hula dancers and Kāne, Wahine and Kūpuna that are 13 years and older are welcome to dance with us.

Call for more information at 808-247-0700 or use the below link..

Keiki Dancers

Boys and Girls ages 6-12 years old

Wahine and Kāne Dancers

Young men and women that are 13 years and older

Kahiko and ʻAuana Styles

Traditional and modern styles of dance

Lokomaikaʻi / Kūpuna

Any hula dancers over 35 years or older

HAWAIII NEWS NOW

Merrie Monarch Feature Story

Hālau Hula ʻO Nāpunaheleonāpua and Nā Kumu Hula Rich Pedrina was featured in a Hawaii News Now story from the 2021 Merrie Monarch Festival. Watch it the Hawaii News Now website using the link below.