Hōkūle'a - Academy of Polynesian Arts, LLC.

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.

Building leaders on and off the stage! At Hōkūleʻa, dance is just the beginning. Our pre-teens and teens gain real-world...
07/31/2026

Building leaders on and off the stage!

At Hōkūleʻa, dance is just the beginning. Our pre-teens and teens gain real-world confidence, life skills, and national prestige through two incredible pathways:
🔹 KILO Program: Hands-on teacher assistant training & career pathways
🔹 NHSDA: Academic honors, community service & college resume prep

Give your dancer the ultimate head start to lead, grow, and shine!
🚨 Season 17 Registration is NOW OPEN! https://dancehokulea.com/classes

16 years ago, our founders Kawika & Ale took the stage in a small corner of the Wheeling Park District Aquatic Center wi...
07/30/2026

16 years ago, our founders Kawika & Ale took the stage in a small corner of the Wheeling Park District Aquatic Center with a bold vision. Today, standing on Wheeling's main Performance Pavilion stage, our academy's purpose is clearer, sharper, and stronger than ever and our dancers move in complete alignment with where we’re headed!

​As the academy embarks on Season 17, we carry that original spark forward with unmatched confidence. Gratitude to every Hōkūle'a dancer building this legacy and a warm welcome to all those ready to step into classes with us and join our community this September. The best is yet to come! ✨

06/12/2026

NĀ HŌKŪ: Stars of Polynesia is SOLD OUT! For all who purchased tickets, A Big Thank You for supporting arts and culture here in Chicago. If you were not able to attend this show, we will soon release our summer performancesthat we hope to see you at.

06/03/2026

Nā Hōkū, Our 10th Full Stage Production is Almost Sold Out!
Secure your seats now and join us for an incredible evening. Celebrate the Stars of Polynesia for One night Only. Once theye gone, they're gone!

Get your tickets here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dancehokulea/2091603

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5180 N. Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL
60630

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