Halau Keolakapuokalani

A quick recap of this year’s Ho’olau Kanaka! 🌺 Mahalo nui to everyone who came out to support!✨ Until next time!

Our Hālau is excited to be a part of the 9th Annual Ho’olau Kanaka !
Come join us for a day full of mele, hula, local crafts, ono food and more 🤙🏽 Whether you’re coming to shop, enjoy performances, or just soak in the vibes, this is an event you don’t want to miss!
📍 Moanalua Gardens
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
$20 Adults (12+) | $15 Keiki (5-11)
Craft Fair – 8:30am–5pm
Festival – 9am–5pm

✨ Bring your ohana, support local, and celebrate our culture together!
We’ll see you there! 🌺

Connecting through hula and serving smiles for generations Dr. Diane Paloma connects hula, heritage, and healthy smiles—honoring HDS’s roots with Hawaii Stevedores and the spirit of hula.

Details on enrollment coming soon 🌿

Drake (owner and founder), who once danced in the hālau, now teaches because of the invaluable lessons he gained. He believes that these teachings should never be lost, and by sharing his knowledge, he ensures that the legacy of hula continues for future generations.

“I began teaching hula even before officially opening my hālau, starting in the garage of my grandparents’ house in Aliamanu. What started as sharing hula with my ‘ohana soon grew to include friends, and as our hālau expanded, we moved from my own garage to Salt Lake District Park and eventually to where we are today.”

Hālau Keolakapuokalani Est. 2004

Hālau Keolakapuokalani honors the legacy of hula as a living expression of Hawaiian culture. Through mele, hula, and oli, we continue the work of our kūpuna — with respect, responsibility, and aloha.

🌺✨ E komo mai! We’ve rebranded and are excited to welcome you to our new website! 🎉 With a fresh new look and the same deep-rooted aloha, we’re ready for this next chapter.

Explore our site, stay connected, and join us as we continue to honor and share the traditions of hula. Mahalo for being part of our journey—this is just the beginning! 💛🌿

Visit us at halaukeolakapuokalani.com and let’s grow together!