Hōkūle'a - Academy of Polynesian Arts, LLC.

Polynesian dance instruction for all ages. Dance performances are available to hire for private and public bookings.

Chicago's Premier Polynesian Dance Academy and Entertainment Company providing high quality classes with an intense focus on technique, choreography and ex*****on. Our Professional Entertainers are internationally award winning performers available for hire for various events and festivals. Call us today to register for a class or inquire about performance bookings.

Operating as usual

08/02/2024

Hōkūle'a Dancers THIS Sunday!
Join us at 5:00pm for a spectacular new show!





07/14/2024

Sundays on State! 1pm - We hope to see you here!

Photos from Hōkūle'a - Academy of Polynesian Arts, LLC.'s post 05/31/2024

Sharing the spirit of the islands today for Chicago's Department of Aviation on this last day of AAPI Heritage Month!

05/27/2024

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05/20/2024

Representing Hawai'i and Fr. Polynesia today AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration! 💙💙💙

Photos from Hōkūle'a - Academy of Polynesian Arts, LLC.'s post 05/19/2024

Representing the Pacific Islands today at Wrigley Field! 💙💙💙 LET'S GO CUBBIES!

05/11/2024

Only one week left to get your tickets!
Join us next Saturday as our dancers present the myths and legends of Polynesia!

05/10/2024

Final preparations and practices are underway for Myths & Legends on May 18th!
Tickets available now!

05/02/2024

Only a few weeks left to get your tickets for Myths & Legends!
Tickets available for 2:00pm and 6:00pm shows!

05/01/2024

It's AAPI Heritage Month and we're proud to use our platform responsibly for perpetuating Pacific Island cultures and traditions. Join us May 18th for a deep dove into Polynesia's Myths & Legends. www.dancehokulea.com



04/30/2024

It’s International Dance Day! Grateful to share the joy of dance with our students, audiences, and friends!




04/28/2024

The kids of Hōkūle'a are ready to hit the theater stage again at Myths & Legends on May 18th!
Tickets on sale now!

04/26/2024

Sharing the beauty of Polynesia with travelers at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this . See you back there again on May 31st to celebrate AAPI month.

04/17/2024

Tickets are on sale NOW!

We can’t wait to bring many of the myths and legends of Polynesia to you in our all new stage production on May 18th.

2:00pm and 6:00pm show times available, click the link in our profile to purchase your ticket today!

04/03/2024

Learn the dances of Tahiti, Hawai'i, and more!
Men's class is on Mondays at 7:00pm!

03/16/2024

Building friendships, memories, and confidence through Polynesian dance!
Visit our website to learn more about our weekly classes for kids and teens.

03/02/2024

Save the date!
Our new production show will be here before you know it. Stay tuned for details!

02/27/2024

Will we see you at in March?

Upcoming dates: 3/1, 3/8, 3/9, 3/16, and more!

02/21/2024

Our dancers are ready to bring the islands to you in Chicago parks, festivals, and private events!

02/17/2024

Challenge yourself to learn something new!

Our weekly classes allow students of all ages and experience levels to learn many of the dances, music, and traditions of the Polynesian islands.

02/07/2024

New students welcome!
Join our men's class on Monday nights to learn 'Ori Tahiti, Hula, and more!

01/23/2024

Warm up your winter with a little taste of the islands!
You can find our dancers performing weekly at !
Only a few dates left to reserve your spot to join us there this month on 1/27 or 1/31.

01/09/2024

Share your strength, passion, and creativity through Polynesian dance.
Registration for our men's class is open!

12/27/2023

Every new thing you try is a chance to grow and learn more about yourself.

No experience is necessary to register for our men's class to learn 'Ori Tahiti, Hawaiian Hula, and more!


12/20/2023

Building confidence and creating memories & friendships that last a lifetime!
Registration for a whole new year of kids and pre-teen classes is open now!

12/20/2023

You can find us performing weekly at ! Contact the restaurant to reserve your table for an upcoming Hōkūle'a show.

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12/13/2023

Ready to try something new in 2024? Registration for our men's class is open now!



12/04/2023

Private parties, fundraisers, and more! Our professional dancers are ready to bring authentic Polynesian entertainment to your next special event.
Visit our website or contact us for more booking information!

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Our Story

We are Chicago's Premier Polynesian Dance Academy and Entertainment Company providing high quality arts education with an intense focus on technique, authenticity and accuracy. We host continuing education workshops through our Te Mana Ora seminar series and our professional entertainers are internationally award winning performers available for hire in film, television, corporate events, park districts and street festivals. Contact us today for class registration or booking inquiries.

Videos (show all)

Celebrating 9 Years at Wheeling's Heritage Park Pavillion this Sunday. We hope to see you there for a spectacular new sh...
We're excited to be back in Wheeling this Sunday! Come out and see our largest, annual, outdoor show. 8/4 @ 5:00pm
Join us this Saturday at 1pm for a fun island experience with Hōkūle'a at Wicker Park Fest! Perfect for the whole family...
Sundays on State! 1pm - Hope to see you Here! 😎😁
Sundays on State! 1pm - We hope to see you here!
Hōkūleʻa Academy is celebrating 14 years of Polynesian Arts in Chicago! We're beyond blessed to continue to share authen...
Always a fun time at a Hōkūle'a Show
After a busy week of rehearsals, we are ready to bring Myths & Legends to the stage today!See you there!#dancehokulea #p...
Only one day left to get your tickets for Myths and Legends tomorrow!2:00pm and 6:00pm showtimes available!#dancehokulea...
Production week is here!Join us at 2:00 or 6:00pm this Saturday to see our full lineup of dancers in an all new show!Tic...
Students are working hard in the studio to bring the myths and legends of Polynesia to life at our theater show on May 1...
Memories from our last production show as we gear up for Myths and Legends on May 18th!Tickets on sale and selling fast!...

Location

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5180 N. Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL
60630
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